HR 5277 · 100th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-09-13· Sponsored by Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into S.1693.(1988-09-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Omnibus National Parks and Public Lands Act of 1988 - Title I: Public Lands - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to take necessary actions to exchange specified lands with Phillips County, Montana, if the Secretary determines such exchange to be in the public interest. Disclaims any intent to enlarge or diminish the responsibility of any party under State or Federal law for proper management of such lands or for management or actions related to hazardous substances or materials located on such lands. Requires the Secretary to advise appropriate Federal, State, and county officials, prior to consummating the exchange, of any information the Secretary has concerning hazardous substances or materials located on such lands. Directs the Secretary to: (1) resurvey and prepare a new plat for the townsite of Veteran, Wyoming, to take into account the actual use of streets and alleys on such lands for designation as public reservations; and (2) patent such reservation lands to Goshen County. Provides for an exchange of forest lands between Farmington City, Utah, and the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the the Secretary of Agriculture, within three years of the date of en…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans