HR 5118 · 102th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Utah Schools and Lands Improvement Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-05-07· Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]· House

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Latest: Message on Senate action sent to the House.(1992-10-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Utah Federal Lands Exchange Act of 1992 - Declares certain lands in Utah to be part of the Navajo Indian Reservation upon the completion of the conveyance and acceptance of title by the United States and the State of Utah pursuant to this Act. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire such lands through exchange of Federal lands. Directs the Secretary to send a list of lands to be offered for exchange to San Juan County, Utah. Prohibits such land from being offset against State lands exchanged pursuant to this Act. Bars the Secretary from offering any Federal lands or interests within the boundaries of designated wilderness areas, units of the National Park System, Indian reservations, Department of Defense withdrawals, areas under consideration for wilderness designation, or other Federal mineral interests withdrawn from mineral leasing. Prohibits the use of land acquired by the County for the dumping or storage of nuclear or hazardous waste. Declares certain lands in Utah to be part of the Goshute Indian Reservation. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to acquire such lands through exchange of Federal lands. Transfers lands under this Act without cost to th…

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