II 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1719 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2009 Mr. Bennett (for himself and Mr. Hatch) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To provide for the conveyance of certain parcels of land to the town of Alta, Utah.

1.

Conveyance

(a)

Definitions

In this Act: (1)

National Forest System land

The term National Forest System land means the parcels of National Forest System land that— (A)are located— (i)in sec. 5, T. 3 S., R. 3 E., Salt Lake meridian; (ii)in, and adjacent to, parcels of land subject to special use permit SLC102708, the authority of which expires on December 30, 2026; (iii)in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Salt Lake County, Utah; and (iv)in the incorporated boundary of the town of Alta, Utah; and (B)consist of approximately 2 acres (including appurtenances). (2)

Secretary

The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (3)

Town

The term Town means the town of Alta, Utah. (b)

Conveyance

As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the Town, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the National Forest System land. (c)

Survey

(1)

In general

In accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3), the exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land shall be determined by a survey approved by the Secretary. (2)

Maximum area

The acreage of the National Forest System land determined under paragraph (1) may not exceed 2 acres. (3)

Cost

The Town shall pay each cost arising from a survey described in paragraph (1). (d)

Use of National Forest System land

As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (b), the Town shall use the National Forest System land only for public purposes. (e)

Reversionary interest

In the deed to the Town, the Secretary shall provide that the National Forest System land shall revert to the Secretary, at the election of the Secretary based on the best interests of the United States, if the National Forest System land is used for a purpose other than a public purpose. (f)

Additional terms and conditions

With respect to the conveyance under subsection (b), the Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.