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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 26, 2002
Yavapai Ranch Land Exchange Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land in the Prescott, Coconino, and Kaibab National Forests, Arizona, to the Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership or the Northern Yavapai, L.L.C. (both referred to respectively as the "YLRP"), in exchange for land within the boundaries of the Prescott National Forest, Arizona.Requires the YLRP to reserve perpetual and unrestricted easements and water rights for seven existing wells and related equipment on the land it is transferring to Federal control. Grants to the YLRP perpetual, unrestricted, and nonexclusive easements that run with and benefit land transferred to the YLRP. Prescribes that if any part of either territory being transferred is unacceptable to the entity receiving it due to the presence of hazardous materials or any other reason, such section shall be deleted from the exchange and an adjustment shall be made.Requires the values of the land exchanged to be equal. Establishes that if the land destined for the YLRP is not already segregated pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, this Act shall segregate it from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws until the exchange. Directs the Secretary to perform any necessary land surveys, preexchange inventories, clearances, reviews, and approvals relating to threatened and endangered species, other environmental considerations, and hazardous materials.Prescribes that the land acquired by the United States shall become part of the Prescott National Forest, and shall be managed to maintain its present character and natural values.
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Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-6] · R–AZ
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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