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S. 1240Became Law

Timpanogos Interagency Land Exchange Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 24, 2002)

Title I: Timpanogos Interagency Land Exchange - (Sec. 104) Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) to exchange specified Federal lands for non-Federal lands in the Salt Lake Meridian, Utah.

Requires the Secretary to determine that title to the non-Federal land is acceptable based on Federal land acquisitions approval standards.

Directs that the fair market value of the non-Federal land and the improvements on it shall be determined by an appraisal that is approved by the Secretary and conforms with the standards in the publication entitled "Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions." Requires that each parcel of Federal land in the exchange be appraised separately, and that the values shall not be affected by the unit rule in the appraisal standards.

Authorizes the Secretary to make or accept a cash equalization payment in excess of 25 percent of the total value of the lands or interests being transferred from Federal ownership.

Provides that the property conveyed to the United States shall become part of the Uinta National Forest, and that for purposes of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the boundaries of the national forest as adjusted by this Act shall be considered to be the boundaries as of January 1, 1965. Directs the Secretary to manage the acquired lands in accordance with the Weeks Act and other laws (including regulations) that apply to National Forest System (NFS) land.

(Sec. 105) Directs the Secretary to deposit any cash equalization funds received in the fund established under the Sisk Act, for use in acquiring land and interests in land for administrative sites within Utah and land for the NFS.

(Sec. 106) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to construct a visitor's center and administrative facility on the non-Federal land acquired. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service and the Director of the National Park Service, respectively, to occupy, operate, and maintain such facility.

(Sec. 107) Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Utah Public Lands Artifact Preservation - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make a grant to the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, to pay the Federal share (not to exceed 25 percent) of the costs of construction of a new facility for the Museum. Authorizes appropriations.

Title III: Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve Boundary Adjustment - Amends the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Act of 1992 to adjust the boundaries of the Salt River Bay Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

What just happenedDec 6, 2002

Became Public Law No: 107-329.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 6, 2002PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 107-329.

  2. Dec 6, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 107-329.

  3. Dec 6, 2002PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 6, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 25, 2002FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 25, 2002President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 20, 2002ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the amendment of the House to the Senate bill by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11651-11652; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR 11/19/2002 S11651-11652)

  9. Nov 20, 2002NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the amendment of the House to the Senate bill by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11651-11652; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR 11/19/2002 S11651-11652)

  10. Sep 25, 2002Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  11. Sep 24, 2002FloorH38310

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

  12. Sep 24, 2002FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6489-6490)

  13. Sep 24, 2002Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6489-6490)

  14. Sep 24, 2002FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1240.

  15. Sep 24, 2002FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6488-6491)

  16. Sep 24, 2002FloorH30300

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

  17. Sep 23, 2002CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.

  18. Sep 23, 2002CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-669.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Sep 23, 2002Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-669.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Sep 12, 2002CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Sep 12, 2002CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Sep 4, 2002IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Sep 4, 2002FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  24. Sep 4, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  25. Aug 1, 2002Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8013-8019; text as passed Senate: CR S8014-8015)

  26. Aug 1, 2002Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8013-8019; text as passed Senate: CR S8014-8015)

  27. Jun 25, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.

  28. Jun 25, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-178.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  29. Jun 25, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-178.

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

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

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

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  32. Nov 27, 2001Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-373.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  33. Jul 25, 2001IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  34. Jul 25, 2001IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8222)

  35. Jul 25, 2001IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedSep 24, 200236
Title I: Timpanogos Interagency Land Exchange - (Sec. 104) Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) to exchange specified Federal lands for non-Federal lands in the Salt Lake Meridian, Utah.

Requires the Secretary to determine that title to the non-Federal land is acceptable based on Federal land acquisitions approval standards.

Directs that the fair market value of the non-Federal land and the improvements on it shall be determined by an appraisal that is approved by the Secretary and conforms with the standards in the publication entitled "Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions." Requires that each parcel of Federal land in the exchange be appraised separately, and that the values shall not be affected by the unit rule in the appraisal standards.

Authorizes the Secretary to make or accept a cash equalization payment in excess of 25 percent of the total value of the lands or interests being transferred from Federal ownership.

Provides that the property conveyed to the United States shall become part of the Uinta National Forest, and that for purposes of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the boundaries of the national forest as adjusted by this Act shall be considered to be the boundaries as of January 1, 1965. Directs the Secretary to manage the acquired lands in accordance with the Weeks Act and other laws (including regulations) that apply to National Forest System (NFS) land.

(Sec. 105) Directs the Secretary to deposit any cash equalization funds received in the fund established under the Sisk Act, for use in acquiring land and interests in land for administrative sites within Utah and land for the NFS.

(Sec. 106) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to construct a visitor's center and administrative facility on the non-Federal land acquired. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service and the Director of the National Park Service, respectively, to occupy, operate, and maintain such facility.

(Sec. 107) Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Utah Public Lands Artifact Preservation - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make a grant to the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, to pay the Federal share (not to exceed 25 percent) of the costs of construction of a new facility for the Museum. Authorizes appropriations.

Title III: Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve Boundary Adjustment - Amends the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Act of 1992 to adjust the boundaries of the Salt River Bay Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

Passed Senate amendedAug 1, 200235
Timpanogos Interagency Land Exchange Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) to exchange specified Federal lands for non-Federal lands in the Salt Lake Meridian, Utah.

Requires the Secretary to determine that title to the non-Federal land is acceptable based on Federal land acquisitions approval standards.

Directs that the fair market value of the non-Federal land and the improvements on it shall be determined by an appraisal that is approved by the Secretary and conforms with the standards in the publication entitled "Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions." Requires that each parcel of Federal land in the exchange be appraised separately, and that the values shall not be affected by the unit rule in the appraisal standards.

Authorizes the Secretary to make or accept a cash equalization payment in excess of 25 percent of the total value of the lands or interests being transferred from Federal ownership.

Provides that the property conveyed to the United States shall become part of the Uinta National Forest, and that for purposes of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the boundaries of the national forest as adjusted by this Act shall be considered to be the boundaries as of January 1, 1965. Directs the Secretary to manage the acquired lands in accordance with the Weeks Act and other laws (including regulations) that apply to National Forest System (NFS) land.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to deposit any cash equalization funds received in the fund established under the Sisk Act, for use in acquiring land and interests in land for administrative sites within Utah and land for the NFS.

(Sec. 7) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to construct a visitor's center and administrative facility on the non-Federal land acquired. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service and the Director of the National Park Service, respectively, to occupy, operate, and maintain such facility.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 25, 200201
Timpanogos Interagency Land Exchange Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) to exchange specified Federal lands for non-Federal lands in the Salt Lake Meridian, Utah.

Requires the Secretary to determine that title to the non-Federal land is acceptable based on Federal land acquisitions approval standards.

Directs that the fair market value of the non-Federal land and the improvements on it shall be determined by an appraisal that is approved by the Secretary and conforms with the standards in the publication entitled "Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions." Requires that each parcel of Federal land in the exchange be appraised separately, and that the values shall not be affected by the unit rule in the appraisal standards.

Authorizes the Secretary to make or accept a cash equalization payment in excess of 25 percent of the total value of the lands or interests being transferred from Federal ownership.

Provides that the property conveyed to the United States shall become part of the Uinta National Forest, and that for purposes of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the boundaries of the national forest as adjusted by this Act shall be considered to be the boundaries as of January 1, 1965. Directs the Secretary to manage the acquired lands in accordance with the Weeks Act and other laws (including regulations) that apply to National Forest System (NFS) land.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to deposit any cash equalization funds received in the fund established under the Sisk Act, for use in acquiring land and interests in land for administrative sites within Utah and land for the NFS.

(Sec. 7) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to construct a visitor's center and administrative facility on the non-Federal land acquired. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service and the Director of the National Park Service, respectively, to occupy, operate, and maintain such facility.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateJul 25, 200100
Timpanogos Interagency Land Exchange Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to exchange specified Federal lands for non-Federal lands in the Salt Lake Meridian, Utah.

Provides that: (1) the property conveyed to the United States shall become part of the Uinta National Forest; and (2) any cash equalization funds received by the United States shall be available for the acquisition of land for administrative sites in Utah and for the National Forest System.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to construct and bear responsibility for construction costs of a facility to house the administrative office of the Pleasant Grove Ranger District of the Uinta National Forest and the visitor center and administrative office of the Timpanogos Cave National Monument, which shall be occupied, operated, and maintained jointly by the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior.

Timpanogos Interagency Land Exchange Act — Informed