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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 3, 2015Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1214

National Forest Small Tracts Act Amendments Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 16, 2015)

National Forest Small Tracts Act Amendments Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Small Tracts Act (the Act) to permit the sale, exchange, or interchange under such Act of National Forest System (NFS) lands the sale or exchange of which is not practicable under any other authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) which have a value determined to be not more than $500,000.

Includes as those lands permitted to be sold, exchanged, or interchanged under the Act:

  • parcels of 40 acres or less which are determined to be physically isolated, to be inaccessible, or to have lost their National Forest character;
  • parcels of 10 acres or less which are not eligible for conveyance under such Act, but which are encroached upon by permanent habitable improvements for which there is no evidence that the encroachment was intentional or negligent; and
  • parcels used as a cemetery, a landfill, or a sewage treatment plant under a special use authorization issued by the USDA.

Allows the sale, exchange, or interchange of a cemetery that is expected to reach capacity within 10 years to include, in the USDA's sole discretion, up to 1 additional acre abutting the permit area to facilitate the expansion of that cemetery.

Requires any proceeds under this Act to be deposited in the special fund established under the Sisk Act and made available for:

  • the acquisition of land or interests in land for administrative sites for the NFS in the state from which the amounts were derived;
  • the acquisition of land or interests in land for inclusion in the NFS in that state, including those which enhance opportunities for recreational access;
  • the performance of deferred maintenance on administrative sites for the NFS in that state or other deferred maintenance activities in that state which enhance opportunities for recreational access; and
  • the reimbursement of the USDA for costs incurred in preparing a competitive sale conducted under the authority of the Act.

What just happenedSep 17, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2](R-NV)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Sep 17, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  2. Sep 16, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 495). (text: CR H5995)

  3. Sep 16, 2015FloorH38310

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

  4. Sep 16, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 495).(text: CR H5995)

  5. Sep 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6003-6004)

  6. Sep 16, 2015FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Sep 16, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1214.

  8. Sep 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5995-5996)

  9. Sep 16, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Jun 8, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 100.

  11. Jun 8, 2015DischargeH12300

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  12. Jun 8, 2015Committee5500

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  13. Jun 8, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-140, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 8, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-140, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Apr 30, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Apr 30, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Apr 30, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Apr 29, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Mar 23, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  20. Mar 16, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

    Forestry Subcommittee
  21. Mar 3, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

    Agriculture Committee
  22. Mar 3, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

  23. Mar 3, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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
  24. Mar 3, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Mar 3, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 16, 201536

National Forest Small Tracts Act Amendments Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Small Tracts Act (the Act) to permit the sale, exchange, or interchange under such Act of National Forest System (NFS) lands the sale or exchange of which is not practicable under any other authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) which have a value determined to be not more than $500,000.

Includes as those lands permitted to be sold, exchanged, or interchanged under the Act:

  • parcels of 40 acres or less which are determined to be physically isolated, to be inaccessible, or to have lost their National Forest character;
  • parcels of 10 acres or less which are not eligible for conveyance under such Act, but which are encroached upon by permanent habitable improvements for which there is no evidence that the encroachment was intentional or negligent; and
  • parcels used as a cemetery, a landfill, or a sewage treatment plant under a special use authorization issued by the USDA.

Allows the sale, exchange, or interchange of a cemetery that is expected to reach capacity within 10 years to include, in the USDA's sole discretion, up to 1 additional acre abutting the permit area to facilitate the expansion of that cemetery.

Requires any proceeds under this Act to be deposited in the special fund established under the Sisk Act and made available for:

  • the acquisition of land or interests in land for administrative sites for the NFS in the state from which the amounts were derived;
  • the acquisition of land or interests in land for inclusion in the NFS in that state, including those which enhance opportunities for recreational access;
  • the performance of deferred maintenance on administrative sites for the NFS in that state or other deferred maintenance activities in that state which enhance opportunities for recreational access; and
  • the reimbursement of the USDA for costs incurred in preparing a competitive sale conducted under the authority of the Act.
Reported to House amended, Part IJun 8, 201518

National Forest Small Tracts Act Amendments Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Small Tracts Act (the Act) to permit the sale, exchange, or interchange under such Act of National Forest System (NFS) lands the sale or exchange of which is not practicable under any other authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) which have a value determined to be not more than $500,000.

Includes as those lands permitted to be sold, exchanged, or interchanged under the Act:

  • parcels of 40 acres or less which are determined to be physically isolated, to be inaccessible, or to have lost their National Forest character;
  • parcels of 10 acres or less which are not eligible for conveyance under such Act, but which are encroached upon by permanent habitable improvements for which there is no evidence that the encroachment was intentional or negligent; or
  • parcels used as a cemetery, a landfill, or a sewage treatment plant under a special use authorization issued by the USDA.

Requires any proceeds under this Act to be deposited in the special fund established under the Sisk Act and made available for:

  • the acquisition of land or interests in land for administrative sites for the NFS in the state from which the amounts were derived;
  • the acquisition of land or interests in land for inclusion in the NFS in that state, including those which enhance opportunities for recreational access;
  • the performance of deferred maintenance on administrative sites for the NFS in that state or other deferred maintenance activities in that state which enhance opportunities for recreational access; and
  • the reimbursement of the USDA for costs incurred in preparing a competitive sale conducted under the authority of the Act.
Introduced in HouseMar 3, 2015

National Forest Small Tracts Act Amendments Act of 2015

Amends the Small Tracts Act to permit the sale, exchange, or interchange under such Act of National Forest System (NFS) lands the sale or exchange of which is not practicable under any other authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) which have a value determined to be not more than $500,000.

Includes as those lands permitted to be sold, exchanged, or interchanged under such Act: (1) parcels of 40 acres or less which are determined to be physically isolated, to be inaccessible, or to have lost their National Forest character; (2) parcels of 10 acres or less which are not eligible for conveyance under such Act, but which are encroached upon by permanent habitable improvements for which there is no evidence that the encroachment was intentional or negligent; or (3) parcels used as a cemetery, a landfill, or a sewage treatment plant under a special use authorization issued by the USDA.

Requires any proceeds under this Act to be deposited in the special fund established under the Sisk Act and made available for: (1) the acquisition of land or interests in land for administrative sites for the NFS in the state from which the amounts were derived; (2) the acquisition of land or interests in land for inclusion in the NFS in that state, including those which enhance opportunities for recreational access; and (3) the performance of deferred maintenance on administrative sites for the NFS in that state or other deferred maintenance activities in that state which enhance opportunities for recreational access.

National Forest Small Tracts Act Amendments Act of 2015 — Informed