Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act

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Bill Number

S 569

Introduced

Mar 3, 2021

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

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Topics

Forests, forestry, trees Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Land transfers Mining Pollution liability Public Lands and Natural Resources South Dakota

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Summary

Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act

This bill provides for a land conveyance to South Dakota.

Specifically, if South Dakota submits an offer to the Forest Service to acquire approximately 266 acres of National Forest System land within the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Boundary for its market value, the Forest Service shall convey such land to South Dakota.

Any proceeds received by the Forest Service from the conveyance shall be (1) deposited in a specified fund for the exchange of lands, and (2) available to the Forest Service for the maintenance and improvement of land or administration facilities in the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota.

Actions

Jan 19, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.
Jan 19, 2022

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 117-55.
Nov 18, 2021

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jun 16, 2021

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Mar 3, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 3, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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