H.R. 2907, Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003

3.0.0 2907 2023-01-15T08:18:15Z 2023-01-15T08:18:15Z House H HR 2003-07-25 108 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2003-12-09T22:03:09Z hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii20 Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee Discharged from 2003-10-29T20:58:30Z Hearings by 2003-10-21T20:00:27Z Referred to 2003-07-27T14:01:04Z Reported by 2003-11-19T00:14:53Z Markup by 2003-10-29T20:58:42Z Referred to 2003-07-25T13:04:20Z H. Rept. 108-379 2003-12-09 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. IntroReferral 2003-11-19 Senate Received in the Senate. IntroReferral 2003-11-18 19:39:33 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2003-11-18 19:39:30 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 11/19/2003 H11460-11464) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2003-11-18 19:39:30 Passed/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) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2003-11-18 19:23:13 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2907. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2003-11-18 19:23:12 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 11/19/2003 H11460-11466) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2003-11-18 19:23:01 Mr. Souder moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2003-11-18 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 222. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00222 2003-11-18 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-379. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2003-11-18 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-379. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2003-10-29 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2003-10-29 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2003-10-29 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Discharged. Committee 2003-10-21 hsii20 Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Hearings Held. Committee 2003-07-27 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Executive Comment Requested from USDA. Committee 2003-07-27 hsii20 Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. Committee 2003-07-25 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2003-07-25 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1634-1635) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2003-07-25 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2003-07-25 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress R000574 Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1] Rick Renzi R AZ 1 N H000413 Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5] J. HAYWORTH R AZ D. 5 2003-07-25 True 2003-11-17T06:00:00Z H.R. 2907, Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/15006 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Resources on October 29, 2003</p> 2003-11-17T06:00:00Z H.R. 2907, Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/15006 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Resources on October 29, 2003 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 Real estate development Road construction Sports and Recreation Trails Transportation and Public Works Water Resources Development Water conservation Water rights Water use Wells Wildlife conservation Public Lands and Natural Resources

00 2003-07-25 Introduced in House 2003-09-02T18:31:28Z Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey 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, unrestricted, 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.

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 the wells 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 any other reason, such section shall be deleted from the exchange and an adjustment shall be made.

Requires the values of the land exchanged to be equal.

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.

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.

Directs the Secretary to convey certain land in Coconino County, Arizona, to the individual or entity that represents the majority of landowners with encroachments on the lot in exchange for the payment of a designated sum plus certain other costs.]]>

36 2003-11-18 Passed House amended 2004-03-03T16:25:29Z 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.

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.]]>

Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003 Display Title Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2003 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. Introduced in House IH 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 H House Referred in Senate 2003-12-09T05:00:00Z Engrossed in House 2003-11-18T05:00:00Z Reported in House 2003-11-18T05:00:00Z Introduced in House 2003-07-25T04:00:00Z 2003-12-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.