Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003
Latest action · Dec 9, 2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 25, 2003
- Passed HouseNov 18, 2003
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey by patent or quitclaim deed certain land in the Prescott, Coconino, and Kaibab National Forests, Arizona, and certain other land in Yavapai County, Arizona, to the Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership or the Northern Yavapai, L.L.C. (both referred to respectively as the "YLRP"), in exchange for land within the boundaries of the Prescott National Forest, Arizona.
Grants to the YLRP perpetual and nonexclusive easements that run with and benefit land transferred to the YLRP. Provides for the establishment of conservation easements on certain of the land transferred to the YLRP to conserve water in the Verde Valley, Arizona, and to minimize adverse water impacts from future development of the parcels.
Allows YLRP to subsequently convey all or part of specified parcels in Prescott National Forest to one or more successors-in-interest. Requires such a conveyance to include an agreement on the the amount of water for use on such conveyed parcel or part.
Reserves for the YLRP unrestricted easements and water rights for not more than three existing wells and related equipment on the land it is transferring to Federal control, with certain water rights from each existing or replacement well to be reserved for the United States.
Prescribes that if any part of either territory being transferred is unacceptable to the entity receiving it due to the presence of hazardous materials or certain other reasons, such section shall be deleted from the exchange and an adjustment shall be made.
Requires the YLRP to convey to the cities of Flagstaff, Williams, and Camp Verde and to certain summer camps in Arizona parts or all of acquired parcels of Federal land located near such cities and summer camps.
(Sec. 5) Requires the values of the land exchanged to be equal.
(Sec. 6) Revokes any public orders withdrawing any of the Federal land from appropriation or disposal as necessary for the implementation of this Act. Withdraws the Federal land from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining and mineral leasing laws and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, until the date of the exchange. Requires the United States to bear the costs or other responsibilities or requirements associated with land surveys, title searches, archeological and cultural surveys and salvage, removal of encumbrances, and curing title deficiencies necessary to bring the Federal land into a condition where it is acceptable for exchange.
(Sec. 7) Prescribes that the land acquired by the United States shall become part of the Prescott National Forest and shall be managed to maintain its present character and natural values. Sets forth certain rules for such land pertaining to: (1) grazing; (2) roads; (3) water improvements; and (4) timber harvesting. Provides for reciprocal easements between the United States and YLRP for ingress, egress, and utilities across, over, and through certain routes in the exchanged lands.
(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to convey to an individual or entity that represents the majority of landowners with encroachments on a specified lot by quitclaim deed a parcel of land that is located in Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. Requires the acquiring individual or entity to pay specified consideration.
(Sec. 9) Requires compensation, under provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, to persons holding grazing permits for land transferred into private ownership under this Act.
(Sec. 10) Directs the Secretary to convey to an individual or entity that represents the majority of landowners with a lease on the lot by quitclaim deed a parcel of land that is approximately 4.87 acres and is located in Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. Requires the acquiring individual or entity to pay specified consideration.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 25, 2003.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-AZ | J. D. Hayworth | Original | Jul 25, 2003 |
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Natural Resources Committee | Referred Jul 25, 2003Markup Oct 29, 2003Reported Nov 19, 2003 |
| Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee | Referred Jul 27, 2003Hearings Oct 21, 2003Discharged Oct 29, 2003 | |
| Senate | Energy and Natural Resources Committee | Referred Dec 9, 2003 |
Actions 18
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 9, 2003Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Nov 19, 2003Received in the Senate.
- Nov 18, 2003Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-379.
- Nov 18, 2003Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 222.
- Nov 18, 2003Mr. Souder moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Nov 18, 2003Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 11/19/2003 H11460-11466)
- Nov 18, 2003DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2907.
- Nov 18, 2003Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 11/19/2003 H11460-11464)
- Nov 18, 2003Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Oct 29, 2003Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Discharged.
- Oct 29, 2003Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Oct 29, 2003Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Oct 21, 2003Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- Jul 27, 2003Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
- Jul 27, 2003Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
- Jul 25, 2003Introduced in House
- Jul 25, 2003Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1634-1635)
- Jul 25, 2003Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H11460–H11466Text printed H11460–H11464 | Eni F. H. Faleomavaega D-AS, J. D. Hayworth R-AZ, Mark E. Souder R-IN, Rick Renzi R-AZ | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E1634 | Rick Renzi R-AZ | Jul 25, 2003 |
Research
What has been written about this bill: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
Committee report
Congressional Budget Office cost estimates 2
- Nov 17, 2003H.R. 2907, Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Resources on October 29, 2003</p>
- Nov 17, 2003H.R. 2907, Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Resources on October 29, 2003
Printed hearings 2
Hearings whose printed record names this bill, newest first: hearings on it, and wider hearings where it came up.
| Number | Hearing | Committee | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial No. 108-70 | H.R. 2907 AND H.R. 324760 pages | Natural Resources Committee | Oct 21, 2003 |
| S. Hrg. 108-196 | ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR TIMBER; LAND EXCHANGE IN ARIZONA; PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES PROGRAM; AND VALLES CALDERA PRESERVATION ACT52 pages | Energy and Natural Resources Committee | Sep 11, 2003 |
Titles 3
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To provide for a land exchange in the State of Arizona between the Secretary of Agriculture and Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003
- Short Titles as Passed House
- Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals
- Arizona
- Compensation (Law)
- Conservation easements
- Easements
- Emergency Management
- Energy
- Environmental Protection
- Fire prevention
- Forest management
- Forest roads
- Geothermal resources
- Grazing
- Habitat conservation
- Hunting
- Infrastructure
- Land transfers
- Law
- Licenses
- Logging
- Mining leases
- National forests
- Outdoor recreation
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Real estate development
- Road construction
- Sports and Recreation
- Trails
- Transportation and Public Works
- Water conservation
- Water Resources Development
- Water rights
- Water use
- Wells
- Wildlife conservation
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 9, 2003Referred in Senate
- Nov 18, 2003Reported in House
- Nov 18, 2003Engrossed in House
- Jul 25, 2003Introduced in House
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