Pitkin County Land Exchange Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-1129
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2005-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animals
Boundaries
Charities
Colorado
Conservation easements
Easements
Environmental Protection
Government Operations and Politics
Land transfers
Law
Maps
Mining claims
National forests
Open space lands
Outdoor recreation
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Trails
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: 
Pitkin County Land Exchange Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) and the Secretary of the Interior, upon receipt of title to certain lands located in Pitkin County, Colorado, and certain lands located on Smuggler Mountain in the County, to convey to the County or to the Aspen Valley Land Trust, if the County so requests, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands located in the County. 
Prohibits the conveyance of a specified parcel to the County unless and until specified conditions are met, including that the County grants to the Aspen Valley Land Trust, the Roaring Fork Conservancy, or to another entity mutually agreeable to the County and the Secretary of the Interior, a permanent conservation easement which provides public access to the parcel and limits future use of the parcel to recreational, fish, and wildlife conservation, and open space purposes. 
 
States that lands acquired by the Secretary pursuant to this Act shall become part of White River National Forest. 

action_date: 2005-10-25
text: 
Pitkin County Land Exchange Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) and the Secretary of the Interior, upon receipt of title to certain lands located in Pitkin County, Colorado, and certain lands located on Smuggler Mountain in the County (the non-federal lands), to convey to the County or to the Aspen Valley Land Trust, if the County so requests, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands located in the County (the federal lands). 
 
States that it is the intent of Congress that the land exchange directed by this Act shall be completed not later than one year after this Act's enactment, except that the Secretaries and the County may agree to extend such deadline. 
 
Requires the values of the lands exchanged to be equal or to be made equal. 
 
Sets forth exchange terms and conditions for: (1) the appraisal of such lands; (2) the equalization of the values of such lands, including by a cash equalization payment made by the County and/or conveyance of the Sellar Park land parcel to the Secretary; and (3) the disposition and use of the proceeds received by the Secretary from any such payment. 
 
Prohibits the conveyance of the Crystal River parcel to the County unless and until specified conditions are met, including that the County grants to the Aspen Valley Land Trust, the Roaring Fork Conservancy, or to any other entity acceptable to the County and the Secretary of the Interior, a permanent conservation easement, the terms of which: (1) provide public access to the parcel; (2) require that the parcel be used only for recreational, fish, and wildlife conservation, and open space purposes; and (3) are acceptable to the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary to reserve to the United States a permanent easement to the Wildwood parcel for the location, construction, and public use of the East of Aspen Trail. 
 
States that lands acquired by the Secretary pursuant to this Act shall become part of White River National Forest. Withdraws the non-federal land permanently from all forms of appropriation and disposition under the public land laws, including mining and mineral leasing laws and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970.
 
Allows the Secretary with jurisdiction over the land and the County to agree to: (1) minor adjustments to the boundaries of the federal and non-federal lands; and (2) modifications or deletions of parcels and mining claim remnants of federal land or non-federal land to be exchanged on Smuggler Mountain. 

action_date: 2005-12-06
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on October 25, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Pitkin County Land Exchange Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) and the Secretary of the Interior, upon receipt of title to certain lands located in Pitkin County, Colorado, and certain lands located on Smuggler Mountain in the County (the non-federal lands), to convey to the County or to the Aspen Valley Land Trust, if the County so requests, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands located in the County (the federal lands). 
 
States that it is the intent of Congress that the land exchange directed by this Act shall be completed not later than one year after this Act's enactment, except that the Secretaries and the County may agree to extend such deadline. 
 
Requires the values of the lands exchanged to be equal or to be made equal. 
 
Sets forth exchange terms and conditions for: (1) the appraisal of such lands; (2) the equalization of the values of such lands, including by a cash equalization payment made by the County and/or conveyance of the Sellar Park land parcel to the Secretary; and (3) the disposition and use of the proceeds received by the Secretary from any such payment. 
 
Prohibits the conveyance of the Crystal River parcel to the County unless and until specified conditions are met, including that the County grants to the Aspen Valley Land Trust, the Roaring Fork Conservancy, or to any other entity acceptable to the County and the Secretary of the Interior, a permanent conservation easement, the terms of which: (1) provide public access to the parcel; (2) require that the parcel be used only for recreational, fish, and wildlife conservation, and open space purposes; and (3) are acceptable to the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary to reserve to the United States a permanent easement to the Wildwood parcel for the location, construction, and public use of the East of Aspen Trail. 
 
States that lands acquired by the Secretary pursuant to this Act shall become part of White River National Forest. Withdraws the non-federal land permanently from all forms of appropriation and disposition under the public land laws, including mining and mineral leasing laws and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970.
 
Allows the Secretary with jurisdiction over the land and the County to agree to: (1) minor adjustments to the boundaries of the federal and non-federal lands; and (2) modifications or deletions of parcels and mining claim remnants of federal land or non-federal land to be exchanged on Smuggler Mountain. 

action_date: 2006-04-20
text: 
Pitkin County Land Exchange Act of 2006 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) and the Secretary of the Interior, upon receipt of title to certain lands located in Pitkin County, Colorado, and certain lands located on Smuggler Mountain in the County (the non-federal lands), to convey to the County or to the Aspen Valley Land Trust, if the County so requests, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands located in the County (the federal lands). 
 
(Sec. 5) Requires the values of the lands exchanged to be equal or to be made equal. 
 
Sets forth exchange terms and conditions for: (1) the appraisal of such lands; (2) the equalization of the values of such lands, including by a cash equalization payment made by the County and/or conveyance of the Sellar Park land parcel to the Secretary; and (3) the disposition and use of the proceeds received by the Secretary from any such payment. 
 
 Requires the County, as a condition of the conveyance of the Crystal River parcel to the County, to agree to: (1) provide public access to the parcel; and (2) require that the parcel be used only for recreational, fish, and wildlife conservation, and public open space purposes. Requires the Secretary to reserve to the United States a permanent easement to the Wildwood parcel for the location, construction, and public use of the East of Aspen Trail. 
 
(Sec. 6) States that lands acquired by the Secretary pursuant to this Act shall become part of White River National Forest. Withdraws the non-federal land permanently from all forms of appropriation and disposal under the public land laws, including mining and mineral leasing laws and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. 
 
Allows the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and the County to agree to: (1) minor adjustments to the boundaries of the federal and non-federal lands; and (2) modifications or deletions of parcels and mining claim remnants of federal land or non-federal land to be exchanged on Smuggler Mountain. 

action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 20, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Pitkin County Land Exchange Act of 2006 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) and the Secretary of the Interior, upon receipt of title to certain lands located in Pitkin County, Colorado, and certain lands located on Smuggler Mountain in the County (the non-federal lands), to convey to the County or to the Aspen Valley Land Trust, if the County so requests, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands located in the County (the federal lands). 
 
(Sec. 5) Requires the values of the lands exchanged to be equal or to be made equal. 
 
Sets forth exchange terms and conditions for: (1) the appraisal of such lands; (2) the equalization of the values of such lands, including by a cash equalization payment made by the County and/or conveyance of the Sellar Park land parcel to the Secretary; and (3) the disposition and use of the proceeds received by the Secretary from any such payment. 
 
 Requires the County, as a condition of the conveyance of the Crystal River parcel to the County, to agree to: (1) provide public access to the parcel; and (2) require that the parcel be used only for recreational, fish, and wildlife conservation, and public open space purposes. Requires the Secretary to reserve to the United States a permanent easement to the Wildwood parcel for the location, construction, and public use of the East of Aspen Trail. 
 
(Sec. 6) States that lands acquired by the Secretary pursuant to this Act shall become part of White River National Forest. Withdraws the non-federal land permanently from all forms of appropriation and disposal under the public land laws, including mining and mineral leasing laws and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. 
 
Allows the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and the County to agree to: (1) minor adjustments to the boundaries of the federal and non-federal lands; and (2) modifications or deletions of parcels and mining claim remnants of federal land or non-federal land to be exchanged on Smuggler Mountain. 

action_date: 2006-12-01
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 20, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Pitkin County Land Exchange Act of 2006 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) and the Secretary of the Interior, upon receipt of title to certain lands located in Pitkin County, Colorado, and certain lands located on Smuggler Mountain in the County (the non-federal lands), to convey to the County or to the Aspen Valley Land Trust, if the County so requests, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands located in the County (the federal lands). 
 
(Sec. 5) Requires the values of the lands exchanged to be equal or to be made equal. 
 
Sets forth exchange terms and conditions for: (1) the appraisal of such lands; (2) the equalization of the values of such lands, including by a cash equalization payment made by the County and/or conveyance of the Sellar Park land parcel to the Secretary; and (3) the disposition and use of the proceeds received by the Secretary from any such payment. 
 
 Requires the County, as a condition of the conveyance of the Crystal River parcel to the County, to agree to: (1) provide public access to the parcel; and (2) require that the parcel be used only for recreational, fish, and wildlife conservation, and public open space purposes. Requires the Secretary to reserve to the United States a permanent easement to the Wildwood parcel for the location, construction, and public use of the East of Aspen Trail. 
 
(Sec. 6) States that lands acquired by the Secretary pursuant to this Act shall become part of White River National Forest. Withdraws the non-federal land permanently from all forms of appropriation and disposal under the public land laws, including mining and mineral leasing laws and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. 
 
Allows the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and the County to agree to: (1) minor adjustments to the boundaries of the federal and non-federal lands; and (2) modifications or deletions of parcels and mining claim remnants of federal land or non-federal land to be exchanged on Smuggler Mountain. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-01
text: Became Public Law No: 109-377.
action_date: 2006-12-01
text: Became Public Law No: 109-377.
action_date: 2006-12-01
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2006-12-01
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2006-11-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2006-11-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2006-11-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-11-13
text: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8586)
action_date: 2006-11-13
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8586)
action_date: 2006-11-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1129.
action_date: 2006-11-13
text: Mr. Radanovich moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8586-8587)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10536-10537; text as passed Senate: CR S10536-10537)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10536-10537; text as passed Senate: CR S10536-10537)
action_date: 2006-04-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407.
action_date: 2006-04-20
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 04/07/2006 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-245.
action_date: 2006-04-20
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 04/07/2006 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-245.
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11048)
action_date: 2005-12-06
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 H11048)
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1129.
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11047-11049)
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-252.
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-252.
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Discharged.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E352-353)
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 109-377