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Introduced
11/19/2015
11/19/2015
In Committee
07/13/2016
07/13/2016
Crossed Over
04/04/2016
04/04/2016
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Gulf Islands National Seashore Land Exchange Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to convey to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 approximately 1.542 acres of real property located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Jackson County, Mississippi, in exchange for a parcel of 2.161 acres. The values of the parcels of real property to be exchanged are deemed to be equal. Interior shall require the Post to cover Interior's costs to carry out the land exchange or to reimburse Interior for them. If Interior collects amounts from the Post in advance of incurring the actual costs, it shall refund to the Post any amount in excess of those costs. Land and interests acquired by the United States by this Act shall be administered as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Interior shall modify the boundaries of the Gulf Islands National Seashore to reflect such land exchange upon its completion.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to exchange approximately 1.542 acres of land within the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Mississippi for a 2.161-acre parcel owned by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5699. The exchange is intended to be of equal value, with any discrepancies to be resolved through a cash payment or adjustments to the acreage. The VFW Post will be responsible for covering or reimbursing the Department of the Interior for all costs associated with the land exchange, including surveys and administrative expenses, with any excess funds collected being refunded. The land acquired by the United States will become part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, and the Seashore's boundaries will be officially updated to reflect the completed exchange.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611. (on 09/06/2016)
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