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US S59

US S59
Arapaho National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2019


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Introduced
01/08/2019
In Committee
01/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to adjust the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes. This bill adjusts the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in Colorado to incorporate approximately 92.95 acres of land described as lots 3, 4, 8, and 9. A lot may be included in the boundary's adjustment only after the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has obtained written consent for its inclusion from the owner of the lot. USDA shall include all federal land within the boundary in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area.

AI Summary

This bill adjusts the boundary of the Arapaho National Forest in Colorado to incorporate approximately 92.95 acres of land described as lots 3, 4, 8, and 9. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) can only include these lots in the boundary adjustment after obtaining written consent from the owner of each lot. The bill also requires the USDA to include all federal land within the adjusted boundary in the Bowen Gulch Protection Area. Additionally, the bill specifies that the adjusted boundaries of the Arapaho National Forest shall be considered the boundaries as they existed on January 1, 1965, for purposes of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The bill also maintains existing motorized access rights for owners of non-federal land within the adjusted boundary.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 01/08/2019)

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