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Public Law107th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1325Became Law

A bill to ratify an agreement between the Aleut Corporation and the United States of America to exchange land rights received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for certain land interests on Adak Island, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Aug 1, 2002)

Ratifies, confirms, and approves the "Agreement Concerning the Conveyance of Property at the Adak Naval Complex," dated September 20, 2000, and executed by the Aleut Corporation and the Departments of the Interior and the Navy. Permits modifications to the maps and legal descriptions of lands to be removed from the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) within the military withdrawal on Adak Island only upon agreement of all parties and notice to specified congressional committees. Requires the acreage conveyed to the United States to be at least 36,000 acres.

Provides that the Adak exchange lands shall be removed from the NWRS and shall not be considered as part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Treats lands and interests exchanged and conveyed by the United States pursuant to this Act as conveyances under ANCSA, except that receipt shall not constitute a sale or disposition of land or interests pursuant to such Act. Deems that the public easements for access to public lands and waters reserved pursuant to the Agreement satisfy ANCSA requirements.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire, on a willing seller basis, any land conveyed to the Corporation under the Agreement and this Act. Includes acquired lands in the NWRS.

Deems Department of Navy personal property that remains on Adak Island to be related to the real property and requires such personal property to be conveyed by such Department to the Corporation at no additional cost when the related real property is conveyed. Requires the Secretary to convey those lands identified in the Agreement as the former landfill sites to the Corporation without charge to its entitlement under ANCSA.

Treats any property, including appurtenances and improvements, received pursuant to this Act as not developed until it is actually occupied, leased, or sold by the Corporation or by a wholly owned development subsidiary to which it is transferred..

Provides that upon conveyance to the Corporation of the lands described in Appendix A of the Agreement, lands described in Appendix C will become unavailable for selection under ANCSA.

What just happenedOct 11, 2002

Became Public Law No: 107-239.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 11, 2002PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 107-239.

  2. Oct 11, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 107-239.

  3. Oct 11, 2002PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 11, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 30, 2002FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 30, 2002President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 24, 2002FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Sep 24, 2002FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6491-6492)

  9. Sep 24, 2002Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6491-6492)

  10. Sep 24, 2002FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1325.

  11. Sep 24, 2002FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6491-6492)

  12. Sep 24, 2002FloorH30300

    Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Sep 4, 2002IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  14. Sep 4, 2002IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  15. Sep 4, 2002IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Sep 4, 2002FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Sep 4, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Aug 1, 2002Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8013-8019; text: CR S8019)

  19. Aug 1, 2002Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8013-8019; text: CR S8019)

  20. Jun 26, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448.

  21. Jun 26, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. With written report No. 107-180.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jun 26, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. With written report No. 107-180.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jun 5, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. May 15, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. May 9, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-754.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  26. Aug 2, 2001IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  27. Aug 2, 2001IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 8/3/2001 S8742)

  28. Aug 2, 2001IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedAug 1, 200235
Ratifies, confirms, and approves the "Agreement Concerning the Conveyance of Property at the Adak Naval Complex," dated September 20, 2000, and executed by the Aleut Corporation and the Departments of the Interior and the Navy. Permits modifications to the maps and legal descriptions of lands to be removed from the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) within the military withdrawal on Adak Island only upon agreement of all parties and notice to specified congressional committees. Requires the acreage conveyed to the United States to be at least 36,000 acres.

Provides that the Adak exchange lands shall be removed from the NWRS and shall not be considered as part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Treats lands and interests exchanged and conveyed by the United States pursuant to this Act as conveyances under ANCSA, except that receipt shall not constitute a sale or disposition of land or interests pursuant to such Act. Deems that the public easements for access to public lands and waters reserved pursuant to the Agreement satisfy ANCSA requirements.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire, on a willing seller basis, any land conveyed to the Corporation under the Agreement and this Act. Includes acquired lands in the NWRS.

Deems Department of Navy personal property that remains on Adak Island to be related to the real property and requires such personal property to be conveyed by such Department to the Corporation at no additional cost when the related real property is conveyed. Requires the Secretary to convey those lands identified in the Agreement as the former landfill sites to the Corporation without charge to its entitlement under ANCSA.

Treats any property, including appurtenances and improvements, received pursuant to this Act as not developed until it is actually occupied, leased, or sold by the Corporation or by a wholly owned development subsidiary to which it is transferred..

Provides that upon conveyance to the Corporation of the lands described in Appendix A of the Agreement, lands described in Appendix C will become unavailable for selection under ANCSA.

Introduced in SenateAug 2, 200100
Ratifies, confirms, and approves the "Agreement Concerning the Conveyance of Property at the Adak Naval Complex ", executed by the Aleut Corporation and the Departments of the Interior and the Navy. Declares the provisions set forth in the Agreement to be obligations and commitments of the United States and the Corporation.

Provides that the Adak exchange lands shall be removed from the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) and shall not be considered as part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge or subject to laws pertaining to lands within such Refuge, including the conveyance restrictions imposed by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) for land in the NWRS.

Treats lands and interests exchanged and conveyed by the United States pursuant to this Act as conveyances under ANCSA, except that receipt shall not constitute a sale or disposition of land or interests pursuant to such Act.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire any land conveyed to the Corporation under the Agreement and this Act. Includes acquired lands in the NWRS.

Deems, for purposes of the transfer of property authorized by this Act, Department of Navy personal property that remains on Adak Island to be related to the real property and requires such personal property to be conveyed by such Department to the Corporation when the related real property is conveyed.

Requires the Secretary to convey those lands identified in the Agreement as the former landfill sites to the Corporation without charge to its entitlement under ANCSA.

Provides that, upon conveyance to the Corporation of certain lands described in the Agreement, specified other lands will become unavailable for selection under ANCSA.