To provide for a land exchange in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
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Passed HouseReported by Mr. Boozman, without amendment
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Authorizes exchange of 17.5 acres of federal land for 36.7 acres of non-federal land at Lake Winnibigoshish in Chippewa National Forest, with Big Winnie Land and Timber, LLC.
Who Benefits and How
Forest Service gains net 19+ acres. Private party gains access to desired parcel. National forest consolidated.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Secretary must complete exchange within 1 year of offer. Reserves road easement.
Key Provisions
- Federal parcel: ~17.5 acres
- Non-federal parcel: ~36.7 acres
- Exchange within 1 year of offer
- Road easement reserved for National Forest access
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Authorizes land exchange in Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Consolidate national forest lands through exchange"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Big Winnie Land and Timber, LLC
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