Spearfish Canyon and Bismarck Lake Land Exchange Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (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 happenedAug 4, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 14, 2016
- Aug 4, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House