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Introduced
03/08/2017
03/08/2017
In Committee
03/08/2017
03/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sell or exchange any or all interest of the United States in 30 tracts of National Forest System land in Georgia totaling approximately 3,841 acres. USDA may reserve any rights-of-way or other rights or interests in land sold or exchanged under this bill that is considered necessary for management purposes or to protect the public interest. USDA may not sell or exchange land under this bill for less than market value, as determined by an appraisal or through a competitive bid. The bill requires proceeds to be used for the acquisition of land for national forest purposes in Georgia.
AI Summary
This bill, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act, authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sell or exchange approximately 3,841 acres of National Forest System land in Georgia. The USDA may not sell or exchange the land for less than its market value, as determined by appraisal or competitive bid, and must use the proceeds to acquire additional land for national forest purposes in Georgia. The bill also allows the USDA to reserve rights-of-way or other interests in the land to protect the public interest and manage the land effectively.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 03/08/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/571/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s571/BILLS-115s571is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s571/BILLS-115s571is.pdf.pdf |
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