I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3640 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 13, 2011 Mr. Denham (for himself and Mr. Farr) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire not more than 18 acres of land and interests in land in Mariposa, California, and for other purposes.

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Yosemite national park land acquisition

(a)

Acquisition

The Secretary of the Interior may acquire not more than 18 acres of land and interests in land near the junction of highways CA–49 and CA–140 in Mariposa, California. (b)

Prohibition on acquisition by eminent domain

The Secretary may not acquire property under this section by eminent domain. (c)

Planning and administration

The Secretary— (1)shall administer land or interests in land acquired under this section as part of Yosemite National Park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; and (2)may partner with Mariposa County regarding land use planning related to land and interests in land acquired under this section.