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16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–102 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–102. Land exchanges, C. M. Otley and Otley Brothers
(a) C. M. Otley exchange
(1) Exchange authorized
For the purpose of protecting and consolidating Federal lands within the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, the Secretary may carry out a land exchange with C. M. Otley to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain parcels of land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Steens Mountain, Oregon, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, consisting of a total of approximately 3,845 acres in exchange for the private lands described in paragraph (2).
(2) Receipt of non-Federal lands
As consideration for the conveyance of the Federal lands referred to in paragraph (1) and the disbursement referred to in paragraph (3), C. M. Otley shall convey to the Secretary a parcel of land in the headwaters of Kiger gorge consisting of approximately 851 acres, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, for inclusion in the Wilderness Area and the no livestock grazing area as appropriate.
(3) Disbursement
Upon completion of the land exchange authorized by this subsection, the Secretary is authorized to make a disbursement to C.M. Otley, in the amount of $920,000.
(b) Otley Brothers exchange
(1) Exchange authorized
For the purpose of protecting and consolidating Federal lands within the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, the Secretary may carry out a land exchange with the Otley Brother’s, Inc., to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain parcels of land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Steens Mountain, Oregon, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, consisting of a total of approximately 6,881 acres in exchange for the private lands described in paragraph (2).
(2) Receipt of non-Federal lands
As consideration for the conveyance of the Federal lands referred to in paragraph (1) and the disbursement referred to in subsection (3), the Otley Brother’s, Inc., shall convey to the Secretary a parcel of land in the headwaters of Kiger gorge consisting of approximately 505 acres, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, for inclusion in the Wilderness Area and the no livestock grazing area as appropriate.
(3) Disbursement
Upon completion of the land exchange authorized by this subsection, the Secretary is authorized to make a disbursement to Otley Brother’s, Inc., in the amount of $400,000.
(c) Completion of conveyance
The Secretary shall complete the conveyances of the Federal lands under subsections (a) and (b) within 70 days after the Secretary accepts the lands described in such subsections.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VI, § 602, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1671.)
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–103 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–103. Land Exchange, Tom J. Davis Livestock, Incorporated
(a) Exchange authorized
For the purpose of protecting and consolidating Federal lands within the Wilderness Area, the Secretary may carry out a land exchange with Tom J. Davis Livestock, Incorporated, to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain parcels of land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Steens Mountain, Oregon, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, consisting of a total of approximately 5,340 acres in exchange for the private lands described in subsection (b).
(b) Receipt of non-Federal lands
As consideration for the conveyance of the Federal lands referred to in subsection (a) and the disbursement referred to in subsection (c), Tom J. Davis Livestock, Incorporated, shall convey to the Secretary a parcel of land consisting of approximately 5,103 acres, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, for inclusion in the Wilderness Area.
(c) Disbursement
Upon completion of the land exchange authorized by this section, the Secretary is authorized to make a disbursement to Tom J. Davis Livestock, Incorporated, in the amount of $800,000.
(d) Completion of conveyance
The Secretary shall complete the conveyance of the Federal lands under subsection (a) within 70 days after the Secretary accepts the lands described in subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VI, § 603, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1672.)
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–104 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–104. Land exchange, Lowther (Clemens) Ranch
(a) Exchange authorized
For the purpose of protecting and consolidating Federal lands within the Cooperative Management and Protection Area, the Secretary may carry out a land exchange with the Lowther (Clemens) Ranch to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain parcels of land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management in the vicinity of Steens Mountain, Oregon, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, consisting of a total of approximately 11,796 acres in exchange for the private lands described in subsection (b).
(b) Receipt of non-Federal lands
As consideration for the conveyance of the Federal lands referred to in subsection (a) and the disbursement referred to in subsection (d), the Lowther (Clemens) Ranch shall convey to the Secretary a parcel of land consisting of approximately 1,078 acres, as depicted on the map referred to in section 460nnn–105(a) of this title, for inclusion in the Cooperative Management and Protection Area.
(c) Treatment of grazing
Paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 460nnn–23(e) of this title, relating to the effect of the cancellation in whole of the grazing permit for the Fish Creek/Big Indian allotment in the Wilderness Area and reassignment of use areas as described in paragraph (3)(D) of such section, shall apply to the land exchange authorized by this section.
(d) Disbursement
Upon completion of the land exchange authorized by this section, the Secretary is authorized to make a disbursement to Lowther (Clemens) Ranch, in the amount of $148,000.
(e) Completion of conveyance
The Secretary shall complete the conveyance of the Federal lands under subsection (a) within 70 days after the Secretary accepts the lands described in subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VI, § 604, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1672.)
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–105 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–105. General provisions applicable to land exchanges
(a) Map
The land conveyances described in this part are generally depicted on the map entitled “Steens Mountain Land Exchanges” and dated September 18, 2000.
(b) Applicable law
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the exchange of Federal land under this part is subject to the existing laws and regulations applicable to the conveyance and acquisition of land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management. It is anticipated that the Secretary will be able to carry out such land exchanges without the promulgation of additional regulations and without regard to the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of title 5.
(c) Conditions on acceptance
Title to the non-Federal lands to be conveyed under this part must be acceptable to the Secretary, and the conveyances shall be subject to valid existing rights of record. The non-Federal lands shall conform with the title approval standards applicable to Federal land acquisitions.
(d) Legal descriptions
The exact acreage and legal description of all lands to be exchanged under this part shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary. The costs of any such survey, as well as other administrative costs incurred to execute a land exchange under this part, shall be borne by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VI, § 605, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1673.)
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–121 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–121. Authorization of appropriations
Except as provided in sections 460nnn–91(c) and 460nnn–122 of this title, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VII, § 701, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1673.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 106–399, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1655, known as the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000, which is classified generally to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 460nnn of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 460nnn–122 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460nnn–122. Use of land and water conservation fund
(a) Availability of fund
There are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 from the land and water conservation fund established under section 200302 of title 54 to provide funds for the acquisition of land and interests in land under section 460nnn–24 of this title and to enter into nondevelopment easements and conservation easements under subsections (b) and (c) of section 460nnn–42 of this title.
(b) Term of use
Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 106–399, title VII, § 702, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1673; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(5), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3264.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted “section 200302 of title 54” for “section 460l–5 of this title”.
16 U.S.C. § 460ooo (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ooo. Definitions
For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) Conservation Area
The term “Conservation Area” means the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area established by section 460ooo–3(a) of this title.
(2) Acquisition Planning District
The term “Acquisition Planning District” means the Sonoita Valley Acquisition Planning District established by section 460ooo–1(a) of this title.
(3) Management plan
The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Conservation Area.
(4) Public lands
The term “public lands” has the meaning given the term in section 1702(e) of title 43, except that such term shall not include interest in lands not owned by the United States.
(5) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 106–538, § 1, Dec. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 2563.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ooo–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ooo–1. Establishment of the Sonoita Valley Acquisition Planning District
(a) In general
In order to provide for future acquisitions of important conservation land within the Sonoita Valley region of the State of Arizona, there is hereby established the Sonoita Valley Acquisition Planning District.
(b) Areas included
The Acquisition Planning District shall consist of approximately 142,800 acres of land in the Arizona counties of Pima and Santa Cruz, including the Conservation Area, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Sonoita Valley Acquisition Planning District and Las Cienegas National Conservation Area” and dated October 2, 2000.
(c) Map and legal description
As soon as practicable after December 6, 2000, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map and legal description of the Acquisition Planning District. In case of a conflict between the map referred to in subsection (b) and the map and legal description submitted by the Secretary, the map referred to in subsection (b) shall control. The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such map and legal description. Copies of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and in the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management in Arizona.
(Pub. L. 106–538, § 2, Dec. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 2563.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ooo–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ooo–2. Purposes of the Acquisition Planning District
(a) In general
The Secretary shall negotiate with land owners for the acquisition of lands and interest in lands suitable for Conservation Area expansion that meet the purposes described in section 460ooo–3(a) of this title. The Secretary shall only acquire property under this subchapter pursuant to section 460ooo–6 of this title.
(b) Federal lands
The Secretary, through the Bureau of Land Management, shall administer the public lands within the Acquisition Planning District pursuant to this subchapter and the applicable provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), subject to valid existing rights, and in accordance with the management plan. Such public lands shall become part of the Conservation Area when they become contiguous with the Conservation Area.
(c) Fish and wildlife
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State of Arizona with respect to fish and wildlife within the Acquisition Planning District.
(d) Protection of State and private lands and interests
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as affecting any property rights or management authority with regard to any lands or interest in lands held by the State of Arizona, any political subdivision of the State of Arizona, or any private property rights within the boundaries of the Acquisition Planning District.
(e) Public lands
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as in any way diminishing the Secretary’s or the Bureau of Land Management’s authorities, rights, or responsibilities for managing the public lands within the Acquisition Planning District.
(f) Coordinated management
The Secretary shall coordinate the management of the public lands within the Acquisition Planning District with that of surrounding county, State, and private lands consistent with the provisions of subsection (d).
(Pub. L. 106–538, § 3, Dec. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 2564.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 94–579, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2743, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1701 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of Title 43 and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 460ooo–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ooo–3. Establishment of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
(a) In general
In order to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the unique and nationally important aquatic, wildlife, vegetative, archaeological, paleontological, scientific, cave, cultural, historical, recreational, educational, scenic, rangeland, and riparian resources and values of the public lands described in subsection (b) while allowing livestock grazing and recreation to continue in appropriate areas, there is hereby established the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in the State of Arizona.
(b) Areas included
The Conservation Area shall consist of approximately 42,000 acres of public lands in the Arizona counties of Pima and Santa Cruz, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Sonoita Valley Acquisition Planning District and Las Cienegas National Conservation Area” and dated October 2, 2000.
(c) Maps and legal description
As soon as practicable after December 6, 2000, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map and legal description of the Conservation Area. In case of a conflict between the map referred to in subsection (b) and the map and legal description submitted by the Secretary, the map referred to in subsection (b) shall control. The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such map and legal description. Copies of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and in the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management in Arizona.
(d) Forest lands
Any lands included in the Coronado National Forest that are located within the boundaries of the Conservation Area shall be considered to be a part of the Conservation Area. The Secretary of Agriculture shall revise the boundaries of the Coronado National Forest to reflect the exclusion of such lands from the Coronado National Forest.
(Pub. L. 106–538, § 4, Dec. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 2564.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ooo–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ooo–6. Land acquisition
(a) In general
(1) Priority to conservation easements
In acquiring lands or interest in lands under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to such acquisitions in the form of conservation easements.
(2) Private lands
The Secretary is authorized to acquire privately held lands or interest in lands within the boundaries of the Acquisition Planning District only from a willing seller through donation, exchange, or purchase.
(3) County lands
The Secretary is authorized to acquire county lands or interest in lands within the boundaries of the Acquisition Planning District only with the consent of the county through donation, exchange, or purchase.
(4) State lands
(A) In general
The Secretary is authorized to acquire lands or interest in lands owned by the State of Arizona located within the boundaries of the Acquisition Planning District only with the consent of the State and in accordance with State law, by donation, exchange, or purchase.
(B) Consideration
As consideration for the acquisitions by the United States of lands or interest in lands under this paragraph, the Secretary shall pay fair market value for such lands or shall convey to the State of Arizona all or some interest in Federal lands (including buildings and other improvements on such lands or other Federal property other than real property) or any other asset of equal value within the State of Arizona.
(C) Transfer of jurisdiction
All Federal agencies are authorized to transfer jurisdiction of Federal lands or interest in lands (including buildings and other improvements on such lands or other Federal property other than real property) or any other asset within the State of Arizona to the Bureau of Land Management for the purpose of acquiring lands or interest in lands as provided for in this paragraph.
(b) Management of acquired lands
Lands acquired under this section shall, upon acquisition, become part of the Conservation Area and shall be administered as part of the Conservation Area. These lands shall be managed in accordance with this subchapter, other applicable laws, and the management plan.
(Pub. L. 106–538, § 7, Dec. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 2567.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Land Exchange and Conservation in Arizona
text: For provisions relating to land exchange and conservation in southeastern Arizona, see section 539p of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 460ooo–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ooo–7. Reports to Congress
(a) Protection of certain lands
Not later than 2 years after December 6, 2000, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the most effective measures to protect the lands north of the Acquisition Planning District within the Rincon Valley, Colossal Cave area, and Agua Verde Creek corridor north of Interstate 10 to provide an ecological link to Saguaro National Park and the Rincon Mountains and contribute to local government conservation priorities.
(b) Implementation of this subchapter
Not later than 5 years after December 6, 2000, and at least at the end of every 10-year period thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the implementation of this subchapter, the condition of the resources and values of the Conservation Area, and the progress of the Secretary in achieving the purposes for which the Conservation Area is established as set forth in section 460ooo–3(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–538, § 8, Dec. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 2568.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ppp–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ppp–1. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) The term “public lands” has the meaning stated in section 1702(e) of title 43.
(3) The term “conservation area” means the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area established pursuant to section 460ppp–2 of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title I, § 125 [§ 3]], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–229, 2763A–354.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ppp–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ppp–2. Establishment of the conservation area
(a) Establishment and purposes
In order to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the unique and nationally important historical, cultural, paleontological, scenic, scientific, biological, educational, wildlife, riparian, wilderness, endangered species, and recreational values and resources associated with the Applegate-Lassen and Nobles Trails corridors and surrounding areas, there is hereby established the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in the State of Nevada.
(b) Areas included
The conservation area shall consist of approximately 797,100 acres of public lands as generally depicted on the map entitled “Black Rock Desert Emigrant Trail National Conservation Area” and dated October 3, 2001.
(c) Maps and legal description
As soon as practicable after December 21, 2000, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map and legal description of the conservation area. The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subchapter, except the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such map and legal description. Copies of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title I, § 125 [§ 4]], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–229, 2763A–354; Pub. L. 107–63, title I, § 135(a), Nov. 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 443.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2001—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–63 substituted “October 3, 2001” for “July 19, 2000”.
16 U.S.C. § 460ppp–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ppp–4. Withdrawal
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands within the conservation area and all lands and interests therein which are hereafter acquired by the United States are hereby withdrawn from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, from operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and from the minerals materials laws and all amendments thereto.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title I, § 125 [§ 6]], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–229, 2763A–355.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ppp–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ppp–5. No buffer zones
The Congress does not intend for the establishment of the conservation area to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around the conservation area. The fact that there may be activities or uses on lands outside the conservation area that would not be permitted in the conservation area shall not preclude such activities or uses on such lands up to the boundary of the conservation area consistent with other applicable laws.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title I, § 125 [§ 7]], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–229, 2763A–356.)
16 U.S.C. § 460ppp–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460ppp–7. Authorization of appropriations
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title I, § 125 [§ 9]], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–229, 2763A–357.)