[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 88 (Monday, July 10, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H4923-H4924]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PARK CITY, UTAH, LAND CONVEYANCE

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass 
the bill (H.R. 3462) to provide for the conveyance of the Bureau of 
Land Management parcels known as the White Acre and Gambel Oak 
properties and related real property to Park City, Utah, and for other 
purposes, as amended.
  The Clerk read as follows:

                               H.R. 3462

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SEC. 1. CONVEYANCE OF LAND BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 
                   TO PARK CITY, UTAH.

       (a) Land Transfer.--Subject to the conditions set forth in 
     subsections (b) and (c), and notwithstanding the planning 
     requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land 
     Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the 
     Secretary of the Interior shall convey within 180 days of 
     enactment of this Act, to Park City, Utah, all right, title, 
     and interest of the United States in and to two parcels of 
     real property located in Park City, Utah, that are currently 
     under the management jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land 
     Management and designated as parcel 8 (commonly known as the 
     White Acre parcel) and parcel 16 (commonly known as the 
     Gambel Oak parcel). The conveyance shall be subject to all 
     valid existing rights.
       (b) Deed Restriction.--The conveyance of the lands under 
     subsection (a) shall be made by a deed or deeds containing a 
     restriction requiring that the lands be maintained as open 
     space and used solely for public recreation purposes or other 
     purposes consistent with their maintenance as open space. 
     This restriction shall not be interpreted to prohibit the 
     construction or maintenance of recreational facilities, 
     utilities, or other structures that are consistent with the 
     maintenance of the lands as open space or its use for public 
     recreation purposes.
       (c) Consideration.--In consideration for the transfer of 
     the land under subsection (a), Park City shall pay to the 
     Secretary of the Interior an amount consistent with 
     conveyances to governmental entities for recreational 
     purposes under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as 
     the Recreation and Public Purposes Act; 43 U.S.C. 869 et 
     seq.).

     SEC. 2. SALE OF LANDS AT AUCTION.

       (a) Sale of Land.--Notwithstanding the planning provisions 
     of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and 
     Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Secretary 
     of the Interior shall, in accordance with that Act and other 
     applicable law, and subject to valid existing rights, offer 
     for sale within 180 days of enactment of this Act, any right, 
     title or interest in and to two parcels of real property 
     located in Park City, Utah, that are currently under the 
     management jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and 
     are designated as parcels 17 and 18 in the Park City, Utah, 
     area.
       (b) Method of Sale.--The sale of land under subsection (a) 
     shall be consistent with subsections (d) and (f) of section 
     203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 
     U.S.C. 1713) through a competitive bidding process and for 
     not less than fair market value.

     SEC. 3. DISPOSITION OF LAND SALES PROCEEDS.

       (a) In General.--All proceeds derived from the sale of the 
     lands described in this Act shall be deposited in a special 
     account in the treasury of the United States and shall be 
     available without further appropriation to the Secretary of 
     the Interior until expended for--
       (1) the reimbursement of costs incurred by the Bureau of 
     Land Management in implementing the provisions of this Act, 
     including surveys, appraisals, and compliance with applicable 
     Federal laws; and
       (2) environmental restoration projects on Bureau of Land 
     Management administered public lands within the Salt Lake 
     City Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management.
       (b) Investment of Special Account.--Any amounts deposited 
     in the special account shall earn interest in an amount 
     determined by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of 
     the current average market yield on outstanding marketable 
     obligations of the United States of comparable maturities, 
     and may be expended according to the provisions of this 
     section.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Radanovich) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. 
Pallone) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.


                             General Leave

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all 
Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks 
and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  Madam Speaker, H.R. 3462, introduced by Congressman Rob Bishop, 
instructs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Park City, Utah, 
approximately 110 acres of Bureau of Land Management lands. These lands 
are located within the corporate limits of Park City, Utah. Park City 
currently holds a 25-year Recreation and Public Purposes Act lease on 
these parcels, and once the land is transferred to the city, it will 
continue to be limited to recreation and open space uses. The City 
would also be required to satisfy all claims on the property.
  Consistent with its long-term management plan for sensitive lands, 
Park City has begun purchasing large blocks of open space and has 
placed those lands in conservation status. Park City recently approved 
a $20 million bond for the purchase of such lands.
  H.R. 3462 also directs the Bureau of Land Management to sell a parcel 
of land that has already been identified for disposal by its agency. 
This bill is supported by the community of Park City, Summit County, 
and several environmental and conservation organizations.
  I urge its passage.
  Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given permission to revise and extend his 
remarks.)
  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, as introduced, both the Bush 
administration and Democrats on the Resources Committee had serious 
concerns with several provisions of this legislation. However, 
important improvements were made to the bill during consideration by 
the Resources Committee.
  The conveyance authorized by this legislation will now include a deed 
restriction requiring the land to remain as open space for public 
recreation, will honor all valid existing rights in the parcels, and 
will be conveyed for fair market value.
  As it now stands, we will not oppose H.R. 3462.
  Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back 
the balance of my time.
  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, 
and I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by

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the gentleman from California (Mr. Radanovich) that the House suspend 
the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3462, as amended.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor 
thereof) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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