II Calendar No. 267 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 213 [Report No. 109–166] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2005 Mr. Bingaman (for himself and Mr. Domenici) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources October 27, 2005 Reported by Mr. Domenici, with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
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Short title
This Act may be cited as the Rio Arriba County Land Conveyance Act.
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Definitions
In this Act: (1)
County
The term County means the County of Rio Arriba, New Mexico. (2)
Map
The term map means the map entitled Alcalde Proposed Land Transfer and dated September 23, 2004. (3)
Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
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Conveyance of land to rio arriba county, new mexico
(a)
In general
Subject to subsection (c), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the County, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land (including any improvements to the land) described in subsection (b). (b)
Description of land
The land referred to in subsection (a) consists of approximately 150.86 acres of land located on the Sebastian Martin Land Grant in the vicinity of Alcalde, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, as depicted on the map. (c)
Conditions
(1)
In general
The land conveyed under subsection (a) shall be treated as public land for the purposes of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.) (2)
Consideration
The amount of consideration for the conveyance of land under subsection (a) shall be determined by the Secretary consistent with section 2(a) of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (43 U.S.C. 869–1(a)). (3)
Agreement
Before conveying the land under subsection (a), the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the County that indemnifies the United States from all liability of the United States arising from the land conveyed.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Rio Arriba County Land Conveyance Act.
2.
Definitions
In this Act: (1)
County
The term County means the County of Rio Arriba, New Mexico. (2)
Map
The term map means the map entitled Alcalde Proposed Land Transfer and dated September 23, 2004. (3)
Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
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Conveyance of land to rio arriba county, new mexico
(a)
In general
Subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall convey to the County, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land (including any improvements to the land) described in subsection (b). (b)
Description of land
The land referred to in subsection (a) consists of approximately 171 acres of land located on the Sebastian Martin Land Grant in the vicinity of Alcalde, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, as depicted on the map. (c)
Reversion
If any portion of the land conveyed under subsection (a) ceases to be used for public purposes the land shall, at the option of the Secretary, revert to the United States. (d)
Conditions on sales
If the County sells any portion of the land conveyed to the County under subsection (a)— (1)the amount of consideration for the sale shall reflect fair market value, as determined by an appraisal; and (2)the County shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the gross proceeds of the sale, for use by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management in the State of New Mexico, without further appropriation. (e)
Costs
The County shall pay any costs associated with the conveyance of land under subsection (a).
October 27, 2005 Reported with an amendment