To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

Bill: 113-hr-862
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2013-02-27
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Arizona

Forests, forestry, trees

Land transfers
Latest action: action_date: 2014-05-24
text: Became Public Law No: 113-107.

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-02-27
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey all interest of the United States in and to two parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, that contain private improvements that landowners developed based upon an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960, to the person or legal entity representing the majority of those landowners. </p>

action_date: 2013-05-17
action_desc: Reported to House without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</b></p> <p>Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey all interest of the United States in two parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, that contain private improvements that landowners developed based upon an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960, to the person or legal entity representing the majority of those landowners. </p> <p>Requires the person or legal entity that represents such landowners to pay $20,000.00 to the Secretary as consideration for the conveyance of the parcels. </p> <p>Requires the Secretary to deposit the consideration received under this Act into a special account in the fund established under the Sisk Act and to make such deposited funds available for the acquisition of land in the National Forest System. </p> <p>Revokes public orders withdrawing any of the federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws, to the extent necessary to permit the conveyance of all of the federal land. </p> <p>Withdraws the federal land authorized for conveyance under this Act from entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the completion of the conveyance. </p> <p>Makes the conveyance authorized by this Act subject only to such surveys and clearances as are needed to protect U.S. interests. </p> <p>Terminates the authority provided under this Act three years after this Act's enactment. </p>

action_date: 2013-06-17
action_desc: Passed House without amendment
text: <p><strong>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)</strong></p> <p>Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey all interest of the United States in two parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, that contain private improvements that landowners developed based upon an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960, to the person or legal entity representing the majority of those landowners.</p> <p>Requires the person or legal entity that represents such landowners to pay $20,000.00 to the Secretary as consideration for the conveyance of the parcels.</p> <p>Requires the Secretary to deposit the consideration received under this Act into a special account in the fund established under the Sisk Act and to make such deposited funds available for the acquisition of land in the National Forest System.</p> <p>Revokes public orders withdrawing any of the federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws, to the extent necessary to permit the conveyance of all of the federal land.</p> <p>Withdraws the federal land authorized for conveyance under this Act from entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the completion of the conveyance.</p> <p>Makes the conveyance authorized by this Act subject only to such surveys and clearances as are needed to protect U.S. interests.</p> <p>Terminates the authority provided under this Act three years after this Act's enactment.</p>

action_date: 2014-04-10
action_desc: Reported to Senate without amendment
text: <p><strong>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)</strong></p> <p>Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey all interest of the United States in two parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, that contain private improvements that landowners developed based upon an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960, to the person or legal entity representing the majority of those landowners.</p> <p>Requires the person or legal entity that represents such landowners to pay $20,000.00 to the Secretary as consideration for the conveyance of the parcels.</p> <p>Requires the Secretary to deposit the consideration received under this Act into a special account in the fund established under the Sisk Act and to make such deposited funds available for the acquisition of land in the National Forest System.</p> <p>Revokes public orders withdrawing any of the federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws, to the extent necessary to permit the conveyance of all of the federal land.</p> <p>Withdraws the federal land authorized for conveyance under this Act from entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the completion of the conveyance.</p> <p>Makes the conveyance authorized by this Act subject only to such surveys and clearances as are needed to protect U.S. interests.</p> <p>Terminates the authority provided under this Act three years after this Act's enactment.</p>

action_date: 2014-05-22
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><strong>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)</strong></p> <p>Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey all interest of the United States in two parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, that contain private improvements that landowners developed based upon an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960, to the person or legal entity representing the majority of those landowners. </p> <p>Requires the person or legal entity that represents such landowners to pay $20,000.00 to the Secretary as consideration for the conveyance of the parcels.</p> <p>Requires the Secretary to deposit the consideration received under this Act into a special account in the fund established under the Sisk Act and to make such deposited funds available for the acquisition of land in the National Forest System.</p> <p>Revokes public orders withdrawing any of the federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws, to the extent necessary to permit the conveyance of all of the federal land.</p> <p>Withdraws the federal land authorized for conveyance under this Act from entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the completion of the conveyance.</p> <p>Makes the conveyance authorized by this Act subject only to such surveys and clearances as are needed to protect U.S. interests.</p> <p>Terminates the authority provided under this Act three years after this Act's enactment.</p>

action_date: 2014-05-24
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><strong>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)</strong></p> <p>Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey all interest of the United States in two parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, that contain private improvements that landowners developed based upon an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960, to the person or legal entity representing the majority of those landowners. </p> <p>Requires the person or legal entity that represents such landowners to pay $20,000.00 to the Secretary as consideration for the conveyance of the parcels.</p> <p>Requires the Secretary to deposit the consideration received under this Act into a special account in the fund established under the Sisk Act and to make such deposited funds available for the acquisition of land in the National Forest System.</p> <p>Revokes public orders withdrawing any of the federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws, to the extent necessary to permit the conveyance of all of the federal land.</p> <p>Withdraws the federal land authorized for conveyance under this Act from entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the completion of the conveyance.</p> <p>Makes the conveyance authorized by this Act subject only to such surveys and clearances as are needed to protect U.S. interests.</p> <p>Terminates the authority provided under this Act three years after this Act's enactment.</p>

tv_txt: I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 862 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mrs. Kirkpatrick (for herself and Mr. Gosar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

1. Conveyance of land to correct erroneous survey, Coconino National Forest, Arizona (a) Conveyance authorized The Secretary of Agriculture may convey by quitclaim deed all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the two parcels of land described in subsection (b) to a person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the two parcels. These parcels are within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest and contain private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960. (b) Description of land The two parcels of land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) consist of approximately 2.67 acres described in the Bureau of Land Management’s Survey Plat titled Subdivision and Metes and Bounds Surveys in secs. 28 and 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, approved February 2, 2010, as follows: (1) Lot 2, sec. 28, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (2) Lot 1, sec. 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (c) Consideration (1) Amount of consideration As consideration for the conveyance of the two parcels under subsection (a), the person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the parcels shall pay to the Secretary consideration in the amount of $20,000. (2) Deposit The Secretary shall deposit the consideration received under this subsection in a special account in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act; 16 U.S.C. 484a). (3) Use The deposited funds shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, for acquisition of land in the National Forest System. (d) Revocation of orders Any public orders withdrawing any of the Federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws are revoked to the extent necessary to permit conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (a). (e) Withdrawal of Federal land Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) is withdrawn from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the date which the conveyance is completed. (f) Other terms and conditions The conveyance authorized by subsection (a) shall be subject only to those surveys and clearances as needed to protect the interests of the United States. (g) Duration of authority The authority provided under this section shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 51 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 862 [Report No. 113–75] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2013 Mrs. Kirkpatrick (for herself and Mr. Gosar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources May 17, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

1. Conveyance of land to correct erroneous survey, Coconino National Forest, Arizona (a) Conveyance authorized The Secretary of Agriculture may convey by quitclaim deed all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the two parcels of land described in subsection (b) to a person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the two parcels. These parcels are within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest and contain private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960. (b) Description of land The two parcels of land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) consist of approximately 2.67 acres described in the Bureau of Land Management’s Survey Plat titled Subdivision and Metes and Bounds Surveys in secs. 28 and 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, approved February 2, 2010, as follows: (1) Lot 2, sec. 28, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (2) Lot 1, sec. 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (c) Consideration (1) Amount of consideration As consideration for the conveyance of the two parcels under subsection (a), the person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the parcels shall pay to the Secretary consideration in the amount of $20,000. (2) Deposit The Secretary shall deposit the consideration received under this subsection in a special account in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act; 16 U.S.C. 484a ). (3) Use The deposited funds shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, for acquisition of land in the National Forest System. (d) Revocation of orders Any public orders withdrawing any of the Federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws are revoked to the extent necessary to permit conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (a). (e) Withdrawal of Federal land Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) is withdrawn from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the date which the conveyance is completed. (f) Other terms and conditions The conveyance authorized by subsection (a) shall be subject only to those surveys and clearances as needed to protect the interests of the United States. (g) Duration of authority The authority provided under this section shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

May 17, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 862 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

1. Conveyance of land to correct erroneous survey, Coconino National Forest, Arizona (a) Conveyance authorized The Secretary of Agriculture may convey by quitclaim deed all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the two parcels of land described in subsection (b) to a person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the two parcels. These parcels are within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest and contain private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960. (b) Description of land The two parcels of land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) consist of approximately 2.67 acres described in the Bureau of Land Management’s Survey Plat titled Subdivision and Metes and Bounds Surveys in secs. 28 and 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, approved February 2, 2010, as follows: (1) Lot 2, sec. 28, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (2) Lot 1, sec. 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (c) Consideration (1) Amount of consideration As consideration for the conveyance of the two parcels under subsection (a), the person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the parcels shall pay to the Secretary consideration in the amount of $20,000. (2) Deposit The Secretary shall deposit the consideration received under this subsection in a special account in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act; 16 U.S.C. 484a ). (3) Use The deposited funds shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, for acquisition of land in the National Forest System. (d) Revocation of orders Any public orders withdrawing any of the Federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws are revoked to the extent necessary to permit conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (a). (e) Withdrawal of Federal land Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) is withdrawn from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the date which the conveyance is completed. (f) Other terms and conditions The conveyance authorized by subsection (a) shall be subject only to those surveys and clearances as needed to protect the interests of the United States. (g) Duration of authority The authority provided under this section shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives June 17, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 862 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 18, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

1. Conveyance of land to correct erroneous survey, Coconino National Forest, Arizona (a) Conveyance authorized The Secretary of Agriculture may convey by quitclaim deed all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the two parcels of land described in subsection (b) to a person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the two parcels. These parcels are within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest and contain private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960. (b) Description of land The two parcels of land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) consist of approximately 2.67 acres described in the Bureau of Land Management’s Survey Plat titled Subdivision and Metes and Bounds Surveys in secs. 28 and 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, approved February 2, 2010, as follows: (1) Lot 2, sec. 28, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (2) Lot 1, sec. 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (c) Consideration (1) Amount of consideration As consideration for the conveyance of the two parcels under subsection (a), the person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the parcels shall pay to the Secretary consideration in the amount of $20,000. (2) Deposit The Secretary shall deposit the consideration received under this subsection in a special account in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act; 16 U.S.C. 484a). (3) Use The deposited funds shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, for acquisition of land in the National Forest System. (d) Revocation of orders Any public orders withdrawing any of the Federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws are revoked to the extent necessary to permit conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (a). (e) Withdrawal of Federal land Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) is withdrawn from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the date which the conveyance is completed. (f) Other terms and conditions The conveyance authorized by subsection (a) shall be subject only to those surveys and clearances as needed to protect the interests of the United States. (g) Duration of authority The authority provided under this section shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Passed the House of Representatives June 17, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 360 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 862 [Report No. 113–149] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 18, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources April 10, 2014 Reported by Ms. Landrieu , without amendment AN ACT To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

1. Conveyance of land to correct erroneous survey, Coconino National Forest, Arizona (a) Conveyance authorized The Secretary of Agriculture may convey by quitclaim deed all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the two parcels of land described in subsection (b) to a person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the two parcels. These parcels are within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest and contain private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960. (b) Description of land The two parcels of land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) consist of approximately 2.67 acres described in the Bureau of Land Management’s Survey Plat titled Subdivision and Metes and Bounds Surveys in secs. 28 and 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, approved February 2, 2010, as follows: (1) Lot 2, sec. 28, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (2) Lot 1, sec. 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (c) Consideration (1) Amount of consideration As consideration for the conveyance of the two parcels under subsection (a), the person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the parcels shall pay to the Secretary consideration in the amount of $20,000. (2) Deposit The Secretary shall deposit the consideration received under this subsection in a special account in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act; 16 U.S.C. 484a). (3) Use The deposited funds shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, for acquisition of land in the National Forest System. (d) Revocation of orders Any public orders withdrawing any of the Federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws are revoked to the extent necessary to permit conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (a). (e) Withdrawal of Federal land Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) is withdrawn from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the date which the conveyance is completed. (f) Other terms and conditions The conveyance authorized by subsection (a) shall be subject only to those surveys and clearances as needed to protect the interests of the United States. (g) Duration of authority The authority provided under this section shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

April 10, 2014 Reported without amendment

tv_txt: IB One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and fourteen H. R. 862 AN ACT To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

1. Conveyance of land to correct erroneous survey, Coconino National Forest, Arizona (a) Conveyance authorized The Secretary of Agriculture may convey by quitclaim deed all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the two parcels of land described in subsection (b) to a person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the two parcels. These parcels are within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest and contain private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960. (b) Description of land The two parcels of land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) consist of approximately 2.67 acres described in the Bureau of Land Management’s Survey Plat titled Subdivision and Metes and Bounds Surveys in secs. 28 and 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, approved February 2, 2010, as follows: (1) Lot 2, sec. 28, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (2) Lot 1, sec. 29, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino County, Arizona. (c) Consideration (1) Amount of consideration As consideration for the conveyance of the two parcels under subsection (a), the person or legal entity that represents (by power of attorney) the majority of landowners with private property adjacent to the parcels shall pay to the Secretary consideration in the amount of $20,000. (2) Deposit The Secretary shall deposit the consideration received under this subsection in a special account in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act; 16 U.S.C. 484a ). (3) Use The deposited funds shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and until expended, for acquisition of land in the National Forest System. (d) Revocation of orders Any public orders withdrawing any of the Federal land from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws are revoked to the extent necessary to permit conveyance of the Federal land under subsection (a). (e) Withdrawal of Federal land Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land authorized for conveyance under subsection (a) is withdrawn from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until the date which the conveyance is completed. (f) Other terms and conditions The conveyance authorized by subsection (a) shall be subject only to those surveys and clearances as needed to protect the interests of the United States. (g) Duration of authority The authority provided under this section shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.