HR 1012 · 97th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain lands in Mesa County, Colorado, to Ute Water Conservancy District, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1981-01-22· Sponsored by Rep. Brown, Hank [R-CO-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.(1981-02-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of the Interior to sell specified lands in Mesa County, Colorado, to the Ute Water Conservancy District for fair market value less any enhancement brought to the land by the District. Authorizes the Secretary to determine whether payment shall be by cash or a land exchange of equivalent value. Authorizes the District to fill the Jerry Creek Reservoir in view of the critical shortage of precipitation on certain Colorado watersheds.…

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