Resolution Copper shall select an appraiser to con-
duct appraisals of the Federal land and non-Federal 
land in compliance with the requirements of section 
254.9 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. 
(2) REQUIREMENTS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in 
subparagraph (B), an appraisal prepared under 
this subsection shall be conducted in accordance 
with nationally recognized appraisal standards, 
including— 
(i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards 
for Federal Land Acquisitions; and 
(ii) the Uniform Standards of Profes-
sional Appraisal Practice. 
(B) FINAL
APPRAISED
VALUE.—After the 
final appraised values of the Federal land and 
non-Federal land are determined and approved 
by the Secretary, the Secretary shall not be re-
quired to reappraise or update the final ap-
praised value— 
(i) for a period of 3 years beginning on 
the date of the approval by the Secretary of 
the final appraised value; or 
(ii) at all, in accordance with section 
254.14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regula-
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tions (or a successor regulation), after an 
exchange agreement is entered into by Reso-
lution Copper and the Secretary. 
(C) IMPROVEMENTS.—Any improvements 
made by Resolution Copper prior to entering 
into an exchange agreement shall not be included 
in the appraised value of the Federal land. 
(D) 
PUBLIC
REVIEW.—Before 
consum-
mating the land exchange under this Act, the 
Secretary shall make the appraisals of the land 
to be exchanged (or a summary thereof) available 
for public review. 
(3) APPRAISAL
INFORMATION.—The appraisal 
prepared under this subsection shall include a de-
tailed income capitalization approach analysis of the 
market value of the Federal land which may be uti-
lized, as appropriate, to determine the value of the 
Federal land, and shall be the basis for calculation of 
any payment under section 6. 
(e) EQUAL VALUE LAND EXCHANGE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The value of the Federal land 
and non-Federal land to be exchanged under this Act 
shall be equal or shall be equalized in accordance with 
this subsection. 
(2) SURPLUS OF FEDERAL LAND VALUE.— 
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(A) IN GENERAL.—If the final appraised 
value of the Federal land exceeds the value of the 
non-Federal land, Resolution Copper shall— 
(i) convey additional non-Federal land 
in the State to the Secretary or the Sec-
retary of the Interior, consistent with the re-
quirements of this Act and subject to the ap-
proval of the applicable Secretary; 
(ii) make a cash payment to the 
United States; or 
(iii) use a combination of the methods 
described in clauses (i) and (ii), as agreed 
to by Resolution Copper, the Secretary, and 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
(B) AMOUNT OF PAYMENT.—The Secretary 
may accept a payment in excess of 25 percent of 
the total value of the land or interests conveyed, 
notwithstanding section 206(b) of the Federal 
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 
U.S.C. 1716(b)). 
(C) DISPOSITION AND USE OF PROCEEDS.— 
Any amounts received by the United States 
under this subparagraph shall be deposited in 
the fund established under Public Law 90–171 
(commonly known as the ‘‘Sisk Act’’; 16 U.S.C. 
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484a) and shall be made available, in such 
amounts as are provided in advance in appro-
priation Acts, to the Secretary for the acquisi-
tion of land for addition to the National Forest 
System. 
(3) SURPLUS
OF
NON-FEDERAL
LAND.—If the 
final appraised value of the non-Federal land exceeds 
the value of the Federal land— 
(A) the United States shall not make a pay-
ment to Resolution Copper to equalize the value; 
and 
(B) the surplus value of the non-Federal 
land shall be considered to be a donation by Res-
olution Copper to the United States. 
(f) OAK FLAT WITHDRAWAL AREA.— 
(1) PERMITS.—Subject to the provisions of this 
subsection and notwithstanding any withdrawal of 
the Oak Flat Withdrawal Area from the mining, min-
eral leasing, or public land laws, the Secretary, upon 
enactment of this Act, shall issue to Resolution Cop-
per— 
(A) if so requested by Resolution Copper, 
within 30 days of such request, a special use per-
mit to carry out mineral exploration activities 
under the Oak Flat Withdrawal Area from exist-
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ing drill pads located outside the Area, if the ac-
tivities would not disturb the surface of the Area; 
and 
(B) if so requested by Resolution Copper, 
within 90 days of such request, a special use per-
mit to carry out mineral exploration activities 
within the Oak Flat Withdrawal Area (but not 
within the Oak Flat Campground), if the activi-
ties are conducted from a single exploratory drill 
pad which is located to reasonably minimize vis-
ual and noise impacts on the Campground. 
(2) CONDITIONS.—Any activities undertaken in 
accordance with this subsection shall be subject to 
such reasonable terms and conditions as the Secretary 
may require. 
(3) TERMINATION.—The authorization for Reso-
lution Copper to undertake mineral exploration ac-
tivities under this subsection shall remain in effect 
until the Oak Flat Withdrawal Area land is conveyed 
to Resolution Copper in accordance with this Act. 
(g) COSTS.—As a condition of the land exchange under 
this Act, Resolution Copper shall agree to pay, without com-
pensation, all costs that are— 
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(1) associated with the land exchange and any 
environmental review document under subsection (j); 
and 
(2) agreed to by the Secretary. 
(h) USE OF FEDERAL LAND.—The Federal land to be 
conveyed to Resolution Copper under this Act shall be avail-
able to Resolution Copper for mining and related activities 
subject to and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, 
and local laws pertaining to mining and related activities 
on land in private ownership. 
(i) INTENT OF CONGRESS.—It is the intent of Congress 
that the land exchange directed by this Act shall be con-
summated not later than one year after the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
(j) ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE.—Compliance with 
the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act 
of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) under this Act shall be 
as follows: 
(1) Prior to commencing production in commer-
cial quantities of any valuable mineral from the Fed-
eral land conveyed to Resolution Copper under this 
Act (except for any production from exploration and 
mine development shafts, adits, and tunnels needed to 
determine feasibility and pilot plant testing of com-
mercial production or to access the ore body and tail-
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ing deposition areas), Resolution Copper shall submit 
to the Secretary a proposed mine plan of operations. 
(2) The Secretary shall, within 3 years of such 
submission, complete preparation of an environ-
mental review document in accordance with section 
102(2) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4322(2)) which shall be used as the 
basis for all decisions under applicable Federal laws, 
rules and regulations regarding any Federal actions 
or authorizations related to the proposed mine and 
mine plan of operations of Resolution Copper, includ-
ing the construction of associated power, water, trans-
portation, processing, tailings, waste dump, and other 
ancillary facilities. 
SEC. 5. CONVEYANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF NON-FEDERAL 
LAND. 
(a) CONVEYANCE.—On receipt of title to the Federal 
land, Resolution Copper shall simultaneously convey— 
(1) to the Secretary, all right, title, and interest 
that the Secretary determines to be acceptable in and 
to— 
(A) the approximately 147 acres of land lo-
cated in Gila County, Arizona, depicted on the 
map entitled ‘‘Southeast Arizona Land Exchange 
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and Conservation Act of 2013–Non-Federal Par-
cel–Turkey Creek’’ and dated February 2013; 
(B) the approximately 148 acres of land lo-
cated in Yavapai County, Arizona, depicted on 
the map entitled ‘‘Southeast Arizona Land Ex-
change and Conservation Act of 2013–Non-Fed-
eral Parcel–Tangle Creek’’ and dated February 
2013; 
(C) the approximately 149 acres of land lo-
cated in Maricopa County, Arizona, depicted on 
the map entitled ‘‘Southeast Arizona Land Ex-
change and Conservation Act of 2013–Non-Fed-
eral Parcel–Cave Creek’’ and dated February 
2013; 
(D) the approximately 640 acres of land lo-
cated in Coconino County, Arizona, depicted on 
the map entitled ‘‘Southeast Arizona Land Ex-
change and Conservation Act of 2013–Non-Fed-
eral Parcel–East Clear Creek’’ and dated Feb-
ruary 2013; and 
(E) the approximately 110 acres of land lo-
cated in Pinal County, Arizona, depicted on the 
map entitled ‘‘Southeast Arizona Land Exchange 
and Conservation Act of 2013–Apache Leap 
South End’’ and dated February 2013; and 
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(2) to the Secretary of the Interior, all right, 
title, and interest that the Secretary of the Interior 
determines to be acceptable in and to— 
(A) the approximately 3,050 acres of land 
located in Pinal County, Arizona, identified as 
‘‘Lands to DOI’’ as generally depicted on the 
map entitled ‘‘Southeast Arizona Land Exchange 
and Conservation Act of 2013–Non-Federal Par-
cel–Lower San Pedro River’’ and dated Feb-
ruary 2013; 
(B) the approximately 160 acres of land lo-
cated in Gila and Pinal Counties, Arizona, iden-
tified as ‘‘Lands to DOI’’ as generally depicted 
on the map entitled ‘‘Southeast Arizona Land 
Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013–Non- 
Federal Parcel–Dripping Springs’’ and dated 
February 2013; and 
(C) the approximately 940 acres of land lo-
cated in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, identified 
as ‘‘Lands to DOI’’ as generally depicted on the 
map entitled ‘‘Southeast Arizona Land Exchange 
and Conservation Act of 2013–Non-Federal Par-
cel–Appleton Ranch’’ and dated February 2013. 
(b) MANAGEMENT OF ACQUIRED LAND.— 
(1) LAND ACQUIRED BY THE SECRETARY.— 
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(A) IN GENERAL.—Land acquired by the 
Secretary under this Act shall— 
(i) become part of the national forest 
in which the land is located; and 
(ii) be administered in accordance 
with the laws applicable to the National 
Forest System. 
(B) BOUNDARY REVISION.—On the acquisi-
tion of land by the Secretary under this Act, the 
boundaries of the national forest shall be modi-
fied to reflect the inclusion of the acquired land. 
(C) LAND
AND
WATER
CONSERVATION 
FUND.—For purposes of section 7 of the Land 
and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 
U.S.C. 4601–9), the boundaries of a national for-
est in which land acquired by the Secretary is 
located shall be deemed to be the boundaries of 
that forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. 
(2) LAND ACQUIRED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE 
INTERIOR.— 
(A) SAN PEDRO NATIONAL CONSERVATION 
AREA.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The land acquired 
by the Secretary of the Interior under sub-
section (a)(2)(A) shall be added to, and ad-
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ministered as part of, the San Pedro Na-
tional Conservation Area in accordance 
with the laws (including regulations) appli-
cable to the Conservation Area. 
(ii) MANAGEMENT
PLAN.—Not later 
than 2 years after the date on which the 
land is acquired, the Secretary of the Inte-
rior shall update the management plan for 
the San Pedro National Conservation Area 
to reflect the management requirements of 
the acquired land. 
(B) DRIPPING SPRINGS.—Land acquired by 
the Secretary of the Interior under subsection 
(a)(2)(B) shall be managed in accordance with 
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and applicable 
land use plans. 
(C) LAS
CIENEGAS
NATIONAL
CONSERVA-
TION AREA.—Land acquired by the Secretary of 
the Interior under subsection (a)(2)(C) shall be 
added to, and administered as part of, the Las 
Cienegas National Conservation Area in accord-
ance with the laws (including regulations) appli-
cable to the Conservation Area. 
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(c) SURRENDER OF RIGHTS.—In addition to the con-
veyance of the non-Federal land to the United States under 
this Act, and as a condition of the land exchange, Resolu-
tion Copper shall surrender to the United States, without 
compensation, the rights held by Resolution Copper under 
the mining laws and other laws of the United States to com-
mercially extract minerals under Apache Leap. 
SEC. 6. VALUE ADJUSTMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED STATES. 
(a) ANNUAL PRODUCTION REPORTING.— 
(1) REPORT REQUIRED.—As a condition of the 
land exchange under this Act, Resolution Copper shall 
submit to the Secretary of the Interior an annual re-
port indicating the quantity of locatable minerals 
produced during the preceding calendar year in com-
mercial quantities from the Federal land conveyed to 
Resolution Copper under section 4. The first report is 
required to be submitted not later than February 15 
of the first calendar year beginning after the date of 
commencement of production of valuable locatable 
minerals in commercial quantities from such Federal 
land. The reports shall be submitted February 15 of 
each calendar year thereafter. 
(2) SHARING REPORTS WITH STATE.—The Sec-
retary shall make each report received under para-
graph (1) available to the State. 
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