Spearfish Canyon and Bismarck Lake Land Exchange Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 14, 2016)
Spearfish Canyon and Bismarck Lake Land Exchange Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA), if South Dakota conveys to it four parcels of specified nonfederal lands, comprising 1,954 acres, to convey to South Dakota in exchange 1,468 acres known as the "Spearfish Canyon Area" and 524 acres known as the "Bismarck Lake Area" in the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota.
The values of the federal and nonfederal lands to be exchanged shall be equal.
USDA shall complete any environmental analyses required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 regarding the land exchange carried out under this bill.
The nonfederal lands acquired by USDA shall be added to and administered as part of the forest.
The federal lands acquired by South Dakota shall be managed by it for public recreation uses and the conservation of natural resources.
What just happenedSep 22, 2016
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-509.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 14, 2016
- Sep 22, 2016Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-509.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate