Congress 108 - HR 622 - 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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Agriculture and Food Arizona California Commemorations Grazing Housing and Community Development Land transfers Land use Law Licenses National forests National monuments Public Lands and Natural Resources

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(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.

Actions

Dec 19, 2003

Became Public Law No: 108-190.
Dec 19, 2003

Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2003

Presented to President.
Dec 8, 2003

Mr. Renzi asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H12866)
Dec 8, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2003

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H12866)
Dec 8, 2003

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)
Nov 25, 2003

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 24, 2003

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15865-15872; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15870 )
Nov 24, 2003

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 )
Aug 26, 2003

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 261.
Aug 26, 2003

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.
Jul 23, 2003

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jun 12, 2003

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.
Apr 2, 2003

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 1, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 1, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2533-2534)
Apr 1, 2003

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2533-2534)
Apr 1, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 622.
Apr 1, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2533-2534)
Apr 1, 2003

Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 12, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Feb 6, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E150-151)
Feb 5, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb 5, 2003

Introduced in House

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