To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federal land to the City of The Dalles, Oregon.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill transfers approximately 150 acres of federal forest land from Mount Hood National Forest to the City of The Dalles, Oregon. The land is intended for municipal water supply infrastructure and related public purposes. The transfer is made at no cost for the land itself.
Who Benefits and How
- City of The Dalles receives 150 acres of valuable land at no purchase cost, enabling expansion of water infrastructure
- The Dalles residents benefit from improved municipal water supply capacity and potentially lower infrastructure costs
- Municipal water utility gains land for water supply facilities without paying market value
Who Bears the Burden and How
- City of The Dalles must pay all administrative costs including surveys and any required analyses
- U.S. Forest Service loses 150 acres from Mount Hood National Forest land holdings
- Federal taxpayers receive no compensation for the land transfer, though the city covers administrative costs
Key Provisions
- Land must be used for public purposes including municipal water supply and infrastructure
- If the land stops being used for public purposes, it reverts back to the federal government
- City has 1 year from enactment to submit a written request for the conveyance
- Conveyance is subject to valid existing rights of third parties
- City pays all costs associated with the transfer (surveys, etc.)
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
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land in Mount Hood National Forest to the City of The Dalles, Oregon for municipal water supply and related infrastructure.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Transfer federal forest land to municipal government for water infrastructure development"
Likely Beneficiaries
- City of The Dalles, Oregon
- The Dalles residents (water supply)
- Municipal water utility
Likely Burden Bearers
- U.S. Forest Service (loses 150 acres of Mount Hood National Forest)
- City of The Dalles (pays conveyance costs)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_city"
- → City of The Dalles, Oregon
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
City of The Dalles, Oregon
Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service
The map entitled 'The Dalles Conveyance Parcel A' dated November 4, 2024
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