To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill transfers approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest land (the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site in the Tonto National Forest, Arizona) from the federal government to Gila County. The land must be used to provide recreational and other services to military veterans.
Who Benefits and How
Gila County, Arizona receives federal land at no cost (without consideration) via quitclaim deed, allowing the county to establish veteran services facilities. Veterans of the Armed Forces will gain access to dedicated recreational and service facilities on this land. The local community may benefit from increased veteran services infrastructure.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Gila County must pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including surveys and any required environmental analysis. The county is restricted to using the land only for veteran services - if the land ceases to be used for this purpose, it may revert to the United States at the Secretary's discretion.
Key Provisions
- Transfers 232.9 acres of National Forest System land to Gila County without payment
- Land must be used exclusively for providing services to veterans
- County pays all conveyance costs including surveys and environmental reviews
- Federal government waives liability covenants under CERCLA
- Land may revert to federal ownership if not used for veteran purposes
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Conveys approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land in the Tonto National Forest to Gila County, Arizona for the purpose of providing recreational and other services to veterans of the Armed Forces.
Key Policy Areas
Public Lands, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
Conveys approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land in the Tonto National Forest to Gila County, Arizona for the purpose of providing recreational and other services to veterans of the Armed Forces.
Policy Domains
Section 1 - Conveyance of Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona
Identified Gains
- Gila County, Arizona
- Veterans of the Armed Forces
- Local community
Identified Costs
- U.S. Forest Service
- Federal taxpayers
Sponsors
Mark Kelly
D-AZ | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Mr. Kelly (for himself and Ms. Sinema) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Gila County, Arizona
Gila County, Arizona faces effects in multiple directions
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_county"
- → Gila County, Arizona
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Gila County, Arizona
The map entitled Pleasant Valley Admin Site Proposal and dated September 24, 2021
The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service
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