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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 22, 2012
Yerington Land Conveyance and Sustainable Development Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the city of Yerington, Nevada, all interest of the United States in the federal lands located in Lyon and Mineral Counties, Nevada, identified as City of Yerington Sustainable Development Conveyance Lands in exchange for consideration in an amount that is equal to their fair market value.
Makes the city of Yerington responsible for all survey, appraisal, and other administrative costs associated with the conveyance of such lands.
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Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV] · R–NV
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Introduced in Senate
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