Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-4301
Sponsor: Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Animals
Canals
Easements
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Environmental Protection
Federal aid to water resources development
Government liability
Government trust funds
Habitat conservation
Infrastructure
Irrigation
Land transfers
Law
Leases
Missouri River development
Pipelines
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public schools
Real estate appraisal
Reservoirs
South Dakota
Transportation and Public Works
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2005 - Deauthorizes the Blunt Reservoir feature of the Oahe Irrigation Project authorized as part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program.
 
Allows preferential leaseholders (original landowners or descendants, or operators of the land at the time of purchase) of parcels of the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal an option to purchase from the Commission of Schools and Public Lands of South Dakota the land they lease. Sets terms for such purchases. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey all preferential lease parcels not purchased by the leaseholder to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks, to be used for mitigating the wildlife habitat that was lost as a result of the development of the Pick-Sloan project.
Directs the Secretary to convey to the Department the nonpreferential leased parcels and unleased parcels of the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal, to be used for mitigating the wildlife habitat that was lost as a result of the development of the Pick-Sloan project. 
Requires the state of South Dakota to accept certain conditions of conveyance, including that it receives the land conveyed in "as is" condition. 
Authorizes the Commission, with the Department's concurrence, to allow a person to exchange other land in South Dakota for a nonpreferential lease parcel or unleased parcel at Blunt Reservoir or Pierre Canal.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2005 - Deauthorizes the Blunt Reservoir feature of the Oahe Irrigation Project authorized as part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program.
 
Allows preferential leaseholders (original landowners or descendants, or operators of the land at the time of purchase) of parcels of the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal an option to purchase from the Commission of Schools and Public Lands of South Dakota the land they lease. Sets terms for such purchases. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey all preferential lease parcels not purchased by the leaseholder to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks, to be used for mitigating the wildlife habitat that was lost as a result of the development of the Pick-Sloan project.
Directs the Secretary to convey to the Department the nonpreferential leased parcels and unleased parcels of the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal, to be used for mitigating the wildlife habitat that was lost as a result of the development of the Pick-Sloan project. 
Requires the state of South Dakota to accept certain conditions of conveyance, including that it receives the land conveyed in "as is" condition. 
Authorizes the Commission, with the Department's concurrence, to allow a person to exchange other land in South Dakota for a nonpreferential lease parcel or unleased parcel at Blunt Reservoir or Pierre Canal. 
Authorizes appropriations.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: 
Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act of 2006 - Deauthorizes the Blunt Reservoir feature of the Oahe Unit, James Division, authorized as part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program.
 
Allows preferential leaseholders of parcels of the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features an option to purchase the land they lease from the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, or the Commission of Schools and Public Lands of South Dakota. Prescribes terms for such purchases, the option exercise period, and the basis for parcel valuation. 
Directs the Secretary to convey all preferential lease parcels not purchased by the leaseholder and the nonpreferential leased parcels and unleased parcels of the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks, to be used for mitigating the wildlife habitat that was lost as a result of the development of the Pick-Sloan project. 
Authorizes: (1) the state of South Dakota to accept certain conditions of conveyance, including that it receives the land conveyed in "as is" condition and accepts liability accruing as a result of ownership, operation, and maintenance of the features; and (2) the Commission, with the Department's concurrence, to allow a person to exchange other land in South Dakota for a nonpreferential lease parcel or unleased parcel at Blunt Reservoir or Pierre Canal. 
Directs the Secretary to transfer all archeological and cultural resource items collected from the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Features to the South Dakota State Historical Society. 
Authorizes appropriations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5616-5617)
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5616-5617)
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4301.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5616-5618)
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Mr. Walden (OR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-588.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-588.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
action_date: 2006-02-08
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2335)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House