Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act

Bill: 117-s-569
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2021-03-03
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Forests, forestry, trees

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Land transfers

Mining

Pollution liability

South Dakota
Latest action: action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-03-03
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><b>Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act</b></p> <p>This bill provides for a land conveyance to South Dakota.</p> <p>Specifically, if South Dakota submits an offer to the Forest Service to acquire approximately 266 acres of National Forest System land within the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Boundary for its market value, the Forest Service shall convey such land to South Dakota.</p> <p>Any proceeds received by the Forest Service from the conveyance shall be (1) deposited in a specified fund for the exchange of lands, and (2) available to the Forest Service for the maintenance and improvement of land or administration facilities in the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota.</p>

action_date: 2022-01-19
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p><b>Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act</b></p> <p>This bill provides for a land conveyance to South Dakota.</p> <p>Specifically, if South Dakota submits an offer to the Forest Service to acquire approximately 266 acres of National Forest System land within the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Boundary for its market value, the Forest Service shall convey such land to South Dakota.</p> <p>Any proceeds received by the Forest Service from the conveyance shall be (1) deposited in a specified fund for the exchange of lands, and (2) available to the Forest Service for the maintenance and improvement of land or administration facilities in the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota.</p>

tv_txt: II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 569 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2021 Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Rounds ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain National Forest System land to the State of South Dakota, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Federal land The term Federal land means all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 266 acres of National Forest System land within the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Boundary, as generally depicted on the map. (2) Map The term map means the map entitled Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act and dated August 20, 2020. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (4) State The term State means State of South Dakota. 3. Land conveyance (a) In general Subject to the terms and conditions described in this Act, if the State submits to the Secretary an offer to acquire the Federal land for the market value, as determined by the appraisal under subsection (c), the Secretary shall convey the Federal land to the State. (b) Terms and conditions The conveyance under subsection (a) shall be— (1) subject to valid existing rights; (2) made by quitclaim deed; and (3) subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (c) Appraisal (1) In general Before submitting an offer under subsection (a), the State shall complete an appraisal to determine the market value of the Federal land. (2) Standards The appraisal under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with— (A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (d) Map (1) Availability of map The map shall be kept on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service. (2) Correction of errors The Secretary may correct any errors in the map. (e) Consideration As consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a), the State shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the market value of the Federal land, as determined by the appraisal under subsection (c). (f) Survey The State shall prepare a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary of the exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land to be conveyed under subsection (a). (g) Costs of conveyance As a condition on the conveyance under subsection (a), the State shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of— (1) the appraisal under subsection (c); and (2) the survey under subsection (f). (h) Proceeds from the sale of land Any proceeds received by the Secretary from the conveyance under subsection (a) shall be— (1) deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act ) ( 16 U.S.C. 484a ); and (2) available to the Secretary until expended, without further appropriation, for the maintenance and improvement of land or administration facilities in the Black Hills National Forest in the State. (i) Environmental conditions Notwithstanding section 120(h)(3)(A) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A) ), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the Federal land conveyed to the State under this Act.

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 252 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 569 [Report No. 117–55] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2021 Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Rounds ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources January 19 (legislative day, January 18), 2022 Reported by Mr. Manchin , with an amendment Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain National Forest System land to the State of South Dakota, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Federal land The term Federal land means all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 266 acres of National Forest System land within the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Boundary, as generally depicted on the map. (2) Map The term map means the map entitled Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act and dated August 20, 2020. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (4) State The term State means State of South Dakota. 3. Land conveyance (a) In general Subject to the terms and conditions described in this Act, if the State submits to the Secretary an offer to acquire the Federal land for the market value, as determined by the appraisal under subsection (c), the Secretary shall convey the Federal land to the State. (b) Terms and conditions The conveyance under subsection (a) shall be— (1) subject to valid existing rights; (2) made by quitclaim deed; and (3) subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (c) Appraisal (1) In general Before submitting an offer under subsection (a), the State After the State submits an offer under subsection (a), the Secretary shall complete an appraisal to determine the market value of the Federal land. (2) Standards The appraisal under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with— (A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (d) Map (1) Availability of map The map shall be kept on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service. (2) Correction of errors The Secretary may correct any errors in the map. (e) Consideration As consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a), the State shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the market value of the Federal land, as determined by the appraisal under subsection (c). (f) Survey The State shall prepare a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary of the exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land to be conveyed under subsection (a). (g) Costs of conveyance As a condition on the conveyance under subsection (a), the State shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of— (1) the appraisal under subsection (c); and (2) the survey under subsection (f). (h) Proceeds from the sale of land Any proceeds received by the Secretary from the conveyance under subsection (a) shall be— (1) deposited in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Sisk Act ) ( 16 U.S.C. 484a ); and (2) available to the Secretary until expended, without further appropriation, for the maintenance and improvement of land or administration facilities in the Black Hills National Forest in the State. (i) Environmental conditions Notwithstanding section 120(h)(3)(A) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A) ), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the Federal land conveyed to the State under this Act.

January 19 (legislative day, January 18), 2022 Reported with an amendment