II 112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1687 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 12, 2011 Mr. Bingaman (for himself and Mr. Udall of New Mexico) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To adjust the boundary of the Carson National Forest, New Mexico.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act of 2011.

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Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment

(a)

In general

The boundary of the Carson National Forest in the State of New Mexico is adjusted to incorporate the approximately 4,990 acres of land generally depicted as “Miranda Canyon Boundary” on the map entitled Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment and dated September 21, 2010. (b)

Land and Water Conservation Fund

For purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 4601–9), the boundaries of the Carson National Forest, as modified under subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the Carson National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965.