To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.
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Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy …
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Mr. Crane introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Directs Forest Service to convey approximately 5 acres of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest land to Navajo County, Arizona for Pinedale Cemetery expansion at no cost.
Who Benefits and How
Navajo County gains land for necessary cemetery expansion. Local community gains additional burial capacity. County avoids having to purchase or condemn federal land.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal government loses approximately 5 acres of National Forest System land. Forest Service handles administrative conveyance and survey.
Key Provisions
- Conveys existing 2.5-acre cemetery parcel and 2.5-acre expansion parcel
- County must request within 180 days of enactment
- Conveyance by quitclaim deed without consideration
- Not subject to CERCLA environmental requirements
- Valid existing rights preserved
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Conveys National Forest land in Arizona to Navajo County for cemetery expansion
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Facilitate local cemetery expansion through federal land transfer"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture through Forest Service Chief
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