HR 5513 · 107th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Prescott and San Isabel National Forests Land Exchange Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-10-01· Sponsored by Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate.(2002-11-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Yavapai Ranch Land Exchange Refinement Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land in the Prescott, Coconino, and Kaibab National Forests, Arizona, to the Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership or the Northern Yavapai, L.L.C. (both referred to respectively as the "YLRP"), in exchange for land within the boundaries of the Prescott National Forest, Arizona. Grants to the YLRP perpetual, unrestricted, and nonexclusive easements that run with and benefit land transferred to the YLRP. Requires the YLRP to execute, record, and amend two declarations it made with regard to water and the future development of lands in the Prescott National Forest. Reserves for the YLRP unrestricted easements and water rights for not more than three existing wells and related equipment on the land it is transferring to Federal control, with certain water rights from the wells to be reserved for the United States. Prescribes that if any part of either territory being transferred is unacceptable to the entity receiving it due to the presence of hazardous materials or any other reason, such section shall be deleted from the exchange and an adjustment shall be made. Requires the values …

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans