HR 622 108th Congress

To provide for the exchange of certain lands in the Coconino and Tonto National Forests in Arizona, and for other purposes.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 108-190.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to certain private land owners specified lands in the Tonto National Forest in exchange for the conveyance by such land owners of certain lands adjacent to the Montezuma Castle National Monument and certain lands within the Coconino National Forest. Requires that the values of Federal and non-Federal lands be equalized.Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to certain private land owners specified lands northeast of Payson, Arizona in exchange for the conveyance by such land owners of certain lands within the Tonto National Forest. Requires that the values of Federal and non-Federal lands be equalized.Directs the Secretary, prior to any conveyance under this Act, to conduct the necessary land surveys and preexchange clearances, reviews, and approvals relating to threatened and endangered species, cultural and historic resources, wetlands and floodplains, and hazardous materials. Requires the Secretary to delete from either exchange any portion of Federal lands that cannot be transferred for any reason thereof.Provides that the land acquired by the Secretary become part of the Tonto or Coconino National Forest, as appropriate. Transfers the land adjacent to the Montezuma Castle National Monument to the jurisdiction of the National Park Service and incorporates it in the Montezuma Castle National Monument.

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on August 26, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to certain private land owners specified lands in the Tonto National Forest in exchange for the conveyance by such land owners of certain lands adjacent to the Montezuma Castle National Monument and certain lands within the Coconino National Forest. Requires that the values of Federal and non-Federal lands be equalized. Directs the Secretary to convey to certain private land owners specified lands northeast of Payson, Arizona, in exchange for the conveyance by such land owners of certain lands within the Tonto National Forest. Requires that the values of Federal and non-Federal lands be equalized. Terminates all special use cabin permits on the Federal land upon execution of the exchange. Directs the Secretary, prior to any conveyance under this Act, to conduct the necessary land surveys and preexchange clearances, reviews, and approvals relating to threatened and endangered species, cultural and historic resources, wetlands and floodplains, and hazardous materials. Requires the Secretary to delete from either exchange any portion of Federal lands that cannot be transferred for any reason thereof. Transfers the land adjacent to the Montezuma Castle National Monument to the jurisdiction of the National Park Service and incorporates it in the Montezuma Castle National Monument.

This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 5, 2003. However, because action occurred on the measure, the summary has been expanded.) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to certain private land owners specified lands in the Tonto National Forest in exchange for the conveyance by such land owners of certain lands adjacent to the Montezuma Castle National Monument and certain lands within the Coconino National Forest. Requires that the values of Federal and non-Federal lands be equalized. Directs the Secretary to convey to certain private land owners specified lands northeast of Payson, Arizona, in exchange for the conveyance by such land owners of certain lands within the Tonto National Forest. Requires that the values of Federal and non-Federal lands be equalized. Terminates all special use cabin permits on the Federal land upon execution of the exchange. Directs the Secretary, prior to any conveyance under this Act, to conduct the necessary land surveys and preexchange clearances, reviews, and approvals relating to threatened and endangered species, cultural and historic resources, wetlands and floodplains, and hazardous materials. Requires the Secretary to delete from either exchange any portion of Federal lands that cannot be transferred for any reason thereof. Transfers the land adjacent to the Montezuma Castle National Monument to the jurisdiction of the National Park Service and incorporates it in the Montezuma Castle National Monument.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to certain private land owners specified lands in the Tonto National Forest in exchange for the conveyance by such land owners of certain lands adjacent to the Montezuma Castle National Monument and certain lands within the Coconino National Forest. Requires that the values of Federal and non-Federal lands be equalized. Directs the Secretary to convey to certain private land owners specified lands northeast of Payson, Arizona, in exchange for the conveyance by such land owners of certain lands within the Tonto National Forest. Requires that the values of Federal and non-Federal lands be equalized. Terminates all special use cabin permits on the Federal land upon execution of the exchange. Directs the Secretary, prior to any conveyance under this Act, to conduct the necessary land surveys and preexchange clearances, reviews, and approvals relating to threatened and endangered species, cultural and historic resources, wetlands and floodplains, and hazardous materials. Requires the Secretary to delete from either exchange any portion of Federal lands that cannot be transferred for any reason thereof. Transfers the land adjacent to the Montezuma Castle National Monument to the jurisdiction of the National Park Service and incorporates it in the Montezuma Castle National Monument.

Actions

2003-12-19T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 108-190.

2003-12-19T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 108-190.

2003-12-19T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2003-12-19T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2003-12-12T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2003-12-12T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2003-12-08T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2003-12-08T00:00:00

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H12866)

2003-12-08T00:00:00

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H12866)

2003-12-08T00:00:00

Mr. Renzi asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H12866)

2003-11-25T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2003-11-24T00:00:00

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15865-15872; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15870 )

2003-11-24T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15865-15872; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15870 )

2003-08-26T00:00:00

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 261.

2003-08-26T00:00:00

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/29/03 legislative day 07/21/03 with amendments. With written report No. 108-137.

2003-08-26T00:00:00

2003-07-23T00:00:00

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

2003-06-12T00:00:00

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.

2003-04-02T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2003-04-01T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2003-04-01T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2533-2534)

2003-04-01T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2533-2534)

2003-04-01T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 622.

2003-04-01T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2533-2534)

2003-04-01T00:00:00

Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2003-02-12T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

2003-02-06T00:00:00

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E150-151)

2003-02-05T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

2003-02-05T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2003-02-05T00:00:00

Introduced in House

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To provide for the exchange of certain lands in the Coconino and Tonto National Forests in Arizona, and for other purposes.

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