Big Bear Land Exchange Act

Bill: 115-hr-5513
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8]
Introduced: 2018-04-13
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: California

Forests, forestry, trees

Land transfers

Land use and conservation

Parks, recreation areas, trails
Latest action: action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Summaries:
action_date: 2018-04-13
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Big Bear Land Exchange Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convey 73 acres of identified Forest Service land to the County of San Bernardino, California, in exchange for approximately 71 acres of identified land owned by the county. Before completing the exchange, the USDA must relocate the portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail that&nbsp;is located on the federal land to adjacent National Forest System land. </p>

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5513 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2018 Mr. Cook introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To provide for an exchange of lands with San Bernardino County, California, to enhance management of lands within the San Bernardino National Forest, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Big Bear Land Exchange Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) County The term County means the County of San Bernardino, California. (2) Federal land The term Federal land means the approximately 73 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service generally depicted as Federal Land on the Map. (3) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 71 acres owned by the County generally depicted as Non-Federal Land on the Map. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (5) Map The term Map means the map titled Big Bear Land Exchange and dated August 10, 2017. 3. Exchange of land; equalization of value (a) Exchange authorized Notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections 202, 210, and 211 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1712 , 1720–21), subject to valid existing rights, and conditioned upon any equalization payment necessary under section 206(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1716(b) ), and subsection (b) of this Act, as soon as practicable, but not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, if the County offers to convey the non-Federal land to the United States, the Secretary shall— (1) convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land; and (2) accept from the County a conveyance of all right, title, and interest of the County in and to the non-Federal land. (b) Equal value and cash equalization (1) Equal value exchange The land exchange under this section shall be for equal value, or the values shall be equalized by a cash payment as provided for under this subsection. (2) Cash equalization payment The County or the Secretary, as appropriate, may equalize the values of the lands to be exchanged under this section by cash payment without regard to any statutory limit on the amount of such a cash equalization payment. (3) Deposit and use of funds received from county Any cash equalization payment received by the Secretary under this subsection shall be deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 ( 16 U.S.C. 484a ; commonly known as the Sisk Act). The funds so deposited shall remain available to the Secretary, until expended, for the acquisition of lands, waters, and interests in land for the San Bernardino National Forest. (4) Source of funds for payment by Secretary If the Secretary will make a cash equalization payment to the County under this subsection, the Secretary may use funds available from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Act of June 15, 1938 (Chapter 438; 52 Stat. 699, commonly known as the Receipts Act of 1938), or capital improvement funds. (c) Appraisals The value of the land to be exchanged under this Act shall be determined by appraisals conducted— (1) by one or more independent and qualified appraisers; and (2) in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal standards, including, as appropriate, the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (d) Title approval Title to the land to be exchanged under this Act shall be in a format acceptable to the Secretary and the County. (e) Survey of non-Federal lands Before completing the exchange under this Act, the Secretary shall inspect the non-Federal lands to ensure that the land meets Federal standards, including hazardous materials and land line surveys. (f) Costs of conveyance As a condition of conveyance, any costs related to the exchange under this section shall be paid by the County. (g) Management of acquired lands The Secretary shall manage the non-Federal land acquired under this section in accordance with the Act of March 1, 1911 ( 16 U.S.C. 480 et seq.; commonly known as the Weeks Act), and other laws and regulations pertaining to National Forest System lands. (h) Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail relocation Before completing the land exchange under this section, the Secretary shall relocate the portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail located on the Federal land to adjacent National Forest System land. The trail relocation shall be conducted without further environmental analysis. (i) Map and legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize a map and legal descriptions of all land to be conveyed under this Act. The Secretary may correct any minor errors in the map or in the legal descriptions. The map and legal descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 778 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5513 [Report No. 115–996] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2018 Mr. Cook introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources October 30, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 13, 2018 A BILL To provide for an exchange of lands with San Bernardino County, California, to enhance management of lands within the San Bernardino National Forest, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Big Bear Land Exchange Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) County The term County means the County of San Bernardino, California. (2) Federal land The term Federal land means the approximately 73 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service generally depicted as Federal Land Proposed for Exchange on the Map. (3) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 71 acres owned by the County generally depicted as Non-Federal Land Proposed for Exchange on the Map. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (5) Map The term Map means the map titled Big Bear Land Exchange and dated August 6, 2018. 3. Exchange of land; equalization of value (a) Exchange authorized Subject to valid existing rights and the terms of this Act, no later than one year after the date that the portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is relocated in accordance with subsection (h), if the County offers to convey the non-Federal land to the United States, the Secretary shall— (1) convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land; and (2) accept from the County a conveyance of all right, title, and interest of the County in and to the non-Federal land. (b) Equal value and cash equalization (1) Equal value exchange The land exchange under this section shall be for equal value, or the values shall be equalized by a cash payment as provided for under this subsection or an adjustment in acreage. At the option of the County, any excess value of the non-Federal lands may be considered a gift to the United States. (2) Cash equalization payment The County may equalize the values of the lands to be exchanged under this section by cash payment without regard to any statutory limit on the amount of such a cash equalization payment. (3) Deposit and use of funds received from county Any cash equalization payment received by the Secretary under this subsection shall be deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 ( 16 U.S.C. 484a ; commonly known as the Sisk Act). The funds so deposited shall remain available to the Secretary, until expended, for the acquisition of lands, waters, and interests in land for the San Bernardino National Forest. (c) Appraisal The Secretary shall complete an appraisal of the land to be exchanged under subsection (a) in accordance with— (1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (2) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (d) Title approval Title to the land to be exchanged under this Act shall be in a format acceptable to the Secretary and the County. (e) Survey of non-Federal lands Before completing the exchange under this Act, the Secretary shall inspect the non-Federal lands to ensure that the land meets Federal standards, including hazardous materials and land line surveys. (f) Costs of conveyance As a condition of conveyance, any costs related to the exchange under this section shall be paid by the County. (g) Management of acquired lands The Secretary shall manage the non-Federal land acquired under this section in accordance with the Act of March 1, 1911 ( 16 U.S.C. 480 et seq.; commonly known as the Weeks Act), and other laws and regulations pertaining to National Forest System lands. (h) Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail relocation No later than three years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in accordance with applicable laws, shall relocate the portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail located on the Federal land to— (1) adjacent National Forest System land; (2) land owned by the County, subject to County approval; (3) land within the Federal land, subject to County approval; or (4) a combination of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (i) Map and legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize a map and legal descriptions of all land to be conveyed under this Act. The Secretary may correct any minor errors in the map or in the legal descriptions. The map and legal descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

October 30, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: IB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5513 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To provide for an exchange of lands with San Bernardino County, California, to enhance management of lands within the San Bernardino National Forest, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Big Bear Land Exchange Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) County The term County means the County of San Bernardino, California. (2) Federal land The term Federal land means the approximately 73 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service generally depicted as Federal Land Proposed for Exchange on the Map. (3) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 71 acres owned by the County generally depicted as Non-Federal Land Proposed for Exchange on the Map. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (5) Map The term Map means the map titled Big Bear Land Exchange and dated August 6, 2018. 3. Exchange of land; equalization of value (a) Exchange authorized Subject to valid existing rights and the terms of this Act, no later than one year after the date that the portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is relocated in accordance with subsection (h), if the County offers to convey the non-Federal land to the United States, the Secretary shall— (1) convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land; and (2) accept from the County a conveyance of all right, title, and interest of the County in and to the non-Federal land. (b) Equal value and cash equalization (1) Equal value exchange The land exchange under this section shall be for equal value, or the values shall be equalized by a cash payment as provided for under this subsection or an adjustment in acreage. At the option of the County, any excess value of the non-Federal lands may be considered a gift to the United States. (2) Cash equalization payment The County may equalize the values of the lands to be exchanged under this section by cash payment without regard to any statutory limit on the amount of such a cash equalization payment. (3) Deposit and use of funds received from county Any cash equalization payment received by the Secretary under this subsection shall be deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 ( 16 U.S.C. 484a ; commonly known as the Sisk Act). The funds so deposited shall remain available to the Secretary, until expended, for the acquisition of lands, waters, and interests in land for the San Bernardino National Forest. (c) Appraisal The Secretary shall complete an appraisal of the land to be exchanged under subsection (a) in accordance with— (1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (2) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (d) Title approval Title to the land to be exchanged under this Act shall be in a format acceptable to the Secretary and the County. (e) Survey of non-Federal lands Before completing the exchange under this Act, the Secretary shall inspect the non-Federal lands to ensure that the land meets Federal standards, including hazardous materials and land line surveys. (f) Costs of conveyance As a condition of conveyance, any costs related to the exchange under this section shall be paid by the County. (g) Management of acquired lands The Secretary shall manage the non-Federal land acquired under this section in accordance with the Act of March 1, 1911 ( 16 U.S.C. 480 et seq.; commonly known as the Weeks Act), and other laws and regulations pertaining to National Forest System lands. (h) Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail relocation No later than three years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in accordance with applicable laws, shall relocate the portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail located on the Federal land to— (1) adjacent National Forest System land; (2) land owned by the County, subject to County approval; (3) land within the Federal land, subject to County approval; or (4) a combination of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (i) Map and legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize a map and legal descriptions of all land to be conveyed under this Act. The Secretary may correct any minor errors in the map or in the legal descriptions. The map and legal descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

Passed the House of Representatives December 10, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5513 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To provide for an exchange of lands with San Bernardino County, California, to enhance management of lands within the San Bernardino National Forest, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Big Bear Land Exchange Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) County The term County means the County of San Bernardino, California. (2) Federal land The term Federal land means the approximately 73 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service generally depicted as Federal Land Proposed for Exchange on the Map. (3) Non-Federal land The term non-Federal land means the approximately 71 acres owned by the County generally depicted as Non-Federal Land Proposed for Exchange on the Map. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (5) Map The term Map means the map titled Big Bear Land Exchange and dated August 6, 2018. 3. Exchange of land; equalization of value (a) Exchange authorized Subject to valid existing rights and the terms of this Act, no later than one year after the date that the portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is relocated in accordance with subsection (h), if the County offers to convey the non-Federal land to the United States, the Secretary shall— (1) convey to the County all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land; and (2) accept from the County a conveyance of all right, title, and interest of the County in and to the non-Federal land. (b) Equal value and cash equalization (1) Equal value exchange The land exchange under this section shall be for equal value, or the values shall be equalized by a cash payment as provided for under this subsection or an adjustment in acreage. At the option of the County, any excess value of the non-Federal lands may be considered a gift to the United States. (2) Cash equalization payment The County may equalize the values of the lands to be exchanged under this section by cash payment without regard to any statutory limit on the amount of such a cash equalization payment. (3) Deposit and use of funds received from county Any cash equalization payment received by the Secretary under this subsection shall be deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 ( 16 U.S.C. 484a ; commonly known as the Sisk Act). The funds so deposited shall remain available to the Secretary, until expended, for the acquisition of lands, waters, and interests in land for the San Bernardino National Forest. (c) Appraisal The Secretary shall complete an appraisal of the land to be exchanged under subsection (a) in accordance with— (1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (2) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (d) Title approval Title to the land to be exchanged under this Act shall be in a format acceptable to the Secretary and the County. (e) Survey of non-Federal lands Before completing the exchange under this Act, the Secretary shall inspect the non-Federal lands to ensure that the land meets Federal standards, including hazardous materials and land line surveys. (f) Costs of conveyance As a condition of conveyance, any costs related to the exchange under this section shall be paid by the County. (g) Management of acquired lands The Secretary shall manage the non-Federal land acquired under this section in accordance with the Act of March 1, 1911 ( 16 U.S.C. 480 et seq.; commonly known as the Weeks Act), and other laws and regulations pertaining to National Forest System lands. (h) Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail relocation No later than three years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in accordance with applicable laws, shall relocate the portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail located on the Federal land to— (1) adjacent National Forest System land; (2) land owned by the County, subject to County approval; (3) land within the Federal land, subject to County approval; or (4) a combination of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (i) Map and legal descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize a map and legal descriptions of all land to be conveyed under this Act. The Secretary may correct any minor errors in the map or in the legal descriptions. The map and legal descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

Passed the House of Representatives December 10, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk