S. 1719

Wasatch-Cache National Forest Land Conveyance Act of 2010

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Calendar No. 529

111th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 1719

[Report No. 111–259]

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

August 5, 2010

Reported by Mr. Bingaman, with an amendment

Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic

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.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Wasatch-Cache National Forest Land Conveyance Act of 2010.

2.

Definitions

In this Act:

(1)

Federal land

The term Federal land means the following 3 parcels of National Forest System land located in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in the incorporated boundary of the Town:

(A)

A parcel of land occupied by the administration building of the Town pursuant to Forest Service special use permit SLC102708.

(B)

A parcel of land occupied by the public service building of the Town pursuant to Forest Service special use permit SLC102708.

(C)

A parcel of land occupied by the water service building of the Town pursuant to Forest Service special use permit SLC102707.

(2)

Secretary

The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.

(3)

Town

The term Town means the town of Alta, Utah.

3.

Conveyance of Federal land to Alta, Utah

(a)

In general

Subject to subsection (b) and valid existing rights, 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 Federal land.

(b)

Conditions

(1)

Use of Federal land

As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a), the Town shall use the Federal land only for public purposes consistent with the applicable special use permit described in section 2(1).

(2)

Deed and reversion

The conveyance under subsection (a) shall be by quitclaim deed, which shall provide that the Federal land shall revert to the Secretary, at the election of the Secretary, if the Federal land is used for a purpose other than a purpose provided under paragraph (1).

(3)

Acreage

(A)

In general

The boundaries of the Federal land conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Town, subject to the condition that the Federal land conveyed may not exceed a total of 2 acres.

(B)

Survey and legal description

The exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land shall be determined, in accordance with subparagraph (A), by a survey approved by the Secretary.

(4)

Costs

The Town shall pay each administrative cost of the conveyance under subsection (a), including the costs of the survey carried out under paragraph (3).

(5)

Additional terms and conditions

The conveyance under subsection (a) shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require.

August 5, 2010

Reported with an amendment