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Introduced
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
In Committee
02/10/2017
02/10/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convey certain federal land in two phases to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority in exchange for certain nonfederal land. Before completing each phase of the land exchange, USDA shall complete any necessary land surveys and required pre-exchange clearances, mitigation activities, and approvals related to: threatened and endangered species, cultural and historic resources, wetland and floodplains, and hazardous materials. Upon acquisition by USDA, the nonfederal land shall become part of Tongass National Forest, and shall be withdrawn from: entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and disposition under the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to convey certain federal land in two phases to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority in exchange for certain non-federal land. The federal land will become part of the Tongass National Forest, and the non-federal land acquired by the government will be protected from entry, mining, and mineral leasing. The bill sets out requirements for the land exchange, including conducting necessary land surveys and reviews, equalizing the land values, and reserving research easements on some of the federal land. The purpose of the exchange is to preserve scenic areas in southeastern Alaska while creating economic opportunities in more remote parts of the state.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. (on 02/10/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/513/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr513/BILLS-115hr513ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr513/BILLS-115hr513ih.pdf.pdf |
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