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Introduced
08/06/2020
08/06/2020
In Committee
08/06/2020
08/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to La Paz County, Arizona, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of the Interior, after receiving a request from La Paz County, Arizona, to convey approximately 4,800 acres of identified land managed by the Bureau of Land Management to the county. Interior shall exclude from the conveyance any federal land that contains significant cultural, environmental, wildlife, or recreational resources. As a condition of the conveyance, La Paz County and any subsequent owner shall make good faith efforts to avoid disturbing tribal artifacts; minimize impacts on tribal artifacts if they are disturbed; coordinate with the Colorado River Indian Tribes Tribal Historic Preservation Office to identify artifacts of cultural and historic significance; and allow tribal representatives to rebury unearthed artifacts at, or near, where they were discovered. The federal land is withdrawn from the operation of U.S. mining and mineral leasing laws.
AI Summary
This bill, the La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 4,800 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management to La Paz County, Arizona, upon the county's request. The conveyance is subject to valid existing rights and terms and conditions determined necessary by the Secretary, excluding any land with significant cultural, environmental, wildlife, or recreational resources. As a condition of the conveyance, the county and any subsequent owner must make good faith efforts to avoid and minimize impacts on tribal artifacts, coordinate with the Colorado River Indian Tribes Tribal Historic Preservation Office, and allow tribal representatives to rebury any unearthed artifacts. The federal land is also withdrawn from U.S. mining and mineral leasing laws, and the county must pay the fair market value and all related costs for the conveyance.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. (on 09/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4475/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4475/BILLS-116s4475is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4475/BILLS-116s4475is.pdf.pdf |
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