(b)(3): Provided, That, except for the east 1⁄2 of sec.
10, T3S R8E, the Secretary shall not convey to the
Corporation the lands on the Gallatin National For-
est identified as the ‘‘Wineglass Tract’’ on the map
entitled ‘‘Wineglass Tract,’’ dated September 1994,
unless the Secretary finds that measures are in place
to protect the scenic, wildlife, and open space values
of the Wineglass Tract. Such finding shall be con-
tained in the document referenced in paragraph
(b)(3).
(3) AGREEMENT.—A document entitled ‘‘Brand
S/Forest Service Land Exchange Specifications,’’
shall be jointly developed and agreed to by the Cor-
poration and the Secretary. Such document shall de-
fine the non-Federal and Federal lands to be ex-
changed, and shall include legal descriptions of such
lands and interests therein, along with any other
agreements. Such document shall be transmitted,
upon completion, to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources of the United States Senate and
the Committee on Natural Resources of the United
States House of Representatives and shall not take ef-
fect until 60 days after transmittal to both Commit-
tees.
(4) CONFLICT.—In case of conflict between the
maps referenced in paragraph (b)(1) and the docu-
ment referenced in paragraph (b)(3), the maps shall
govern.
(c) TITLE.—
(1) REVIEW OF TITLE.—Within sixty days of re-
ceipt of title documents from the Corporation, the Sec-
retary shall review the title for the non-Federal lands
described in paragraph (b) and determine whether—
(A) applicable title standards for Federal
land acquisition have been satisfied or the qual-
ity of title is otherwise acceptable to the Sec-
retary;
(B) all draft conveyances and closing docu-
ments have been received and approved;
(C) a current title commitment verifying
compliance with applicable title standards has
been issued to the Secretary; and
(D) the Corporation has complied with the
conditions imposed by this title.
(2) CONVEYANCE OF TITLE.—In the event the
title does not meet Federal standards or is otherwise
unacceptable to the Secretary, the Secretary shall ad-
vise the Corporation regarding corrective actions nec-
essary to make an affirmative determination. The
Secretary, acting through the Secretary of the Inte-
rior, shall effect the conveyance of lands described in
paragraph (b)(2) not later than ninety days after the
Secretary has made an affirmative determination.
(d) RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC ACCESS.—The Secretary
is directed, in accordance with existing law, to improve
legal public access to Gallatin National Forest System
lands between West Pine Creek and Big Creek.
SEC. 203. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
(a) MAPS AND DOCUMENTS.—The maps referred to in
section 202(b)(1) shall be subject to such minor corrections
as may be agreed upon by the Secretary and the Corpora-
tion. The maps and document described in section 202(b)
(1) and (3) shall be on file and available for public inspec-
tion in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
(b) NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—All lands conveyed to the
United States under this title shall be added to and
administered as part of the Deerlodge or Gallatin Na-
tional Forests, as appropriate, and shall be adminis-
tered by the Secretary in accordance with the laws
and regulations pertaining to the National Forest
System.
(2) WILDERNESS STUDY AREA ACQUISITIONS.—
Until Congress determines otherwise, lands acquired
within the Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilder-
ness Study Area pursuant to this title shall be man-
aged by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Sec-
retary of the Interior, as appropriate, so as to main-
tain the presently existing wilderness character and
potential for inclusion in the National Wilderness
Preservation System.
(c) VALUATION.—The values of the lands and interests
in lands to be exchanged under this title and described in
section 202(b) are deemed to be of approximately equal
value.
(d) LIABILITY FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES.—
(1) The Secretary shall not acquire any lands
under this title if the Secretary determines that such
lands, or any portion thereof, have become contami-
nated with hazardous substances (as defined in the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensa-
tion, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601)).
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
the United States shall have no responsibility or li-
ability with respect to any hazardous wastes or other
substances placed on any of the lands covered by this
title after their transfer to the ownership of another
party, but nothing in this title shall be construed as
either diminishing or increasing any responsibility or
liability of the United States based on the condition
of such lands on the date of their transfer to the own-
ership of another party.
Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘An Act to approve
the Montana Water Rights Compact as a State program
for the regulation of groundwater adjacent to Yellowstone
National Park, and for other purposes.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives November 15,
1993.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.
HR 1137 RS——2
HR 1137 RS——3