To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Transfers approximately 5 acres of National Forest land to Navajo County, Arizona, for Pinedale Cemetery expansion, and approximately 10.6 acres to Apache County, Arizona, for the Alpine Cemetery and proposed townsite. Both conveyances are made without payment, by quitclaim deed, subject to the counties paying survey and environmental analysis costs.
Who Benefits and How
Navajo County and Apache County, Arizona, benefit from acquiring federal land at no cost for cemetery use and community purposes. Local residents in the Pinedale and Alpine areas benefit from expanded cemetery capacity. The communities gain local control over these parcels.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The U.S. Forest Service loses approximately 15.6 acres of National Forest System land. The counties bear costs of surveys and environmental analyses required by federal law. If the land is used for non-cemetery purposes, it reverts to federal ownership.
Key Provisions
- Conveys ~5 acres to Navajo County for Pinedale Cemetery expansion (180-day request window)
- Conveys ~10.6 acres to Apache County for Alpine Cemetery and townsite (365-day request window)
- Both conveyances made without consideration (free)
- Counties pay survey and environmental analysis costs
- Land reverts to U.S. if not used as cemeteries
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Conveys parcels of National Forest System land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Navajo County and Apache County, Arizona, for use as cemeteries, without consideration and subject to reversion if used inconsistently.
Key Policy Areas
Public Lands, Local Government
Primary Purpose
Conveys parcels of National Forest System land within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Navajo County and Apache County, Arizona, for use as cemeteries, without consideration and subject to reversion if used inconsistently.
Policy Domains
National Forest Land Conveyance to Arizona Counties
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Navajo County, Arizona
- Apache County, Arizona
- Pinedale and Alpine community residents
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- U.S. Forest Service (land loss)
- Navajo County (survey costs)
- Apache County (survey costs)
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsor: Mr. Gosar
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Mr. Crane introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Apache County, Arizona, Navajo County, Arizona
Alpine community residents, Pinedale community residents
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service
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