To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the administrative site for the Rogue River National Forest and use the proceeds for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings for the Rogue River National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 105-282.
Official Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to convey or exchange the administrative site for the Rogue River National Forest and use such proceeds for, or accept for the conveyance of, construction or improvement of offices and support buildings for combined Forest Service-Bureau of Land Management use.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to convey or exchange the administrative site of the Rogue River National Forest. The proceeds from this conveyance or exchange are to be used for the construction or improvement of offices and support buildings that serve both the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. The legislation facilitates the reallocation of federal property assets to support infrastructure development for these two agencies.
The law enables the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange a specific administrative site and reinvest the funds into improving shared facilities for the Rogue River National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management.
- Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to convey or exchange the administrative site for the Rogue River National Forest.
- Allows proceeds from the conveyance or exchange to be used for construction or improvement of offices and support buildings.
- Supports combined use facilities for both the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
['U.S. Forest Service', 'Bureau of Land Management', 'Federal employees working at the Rogue River National Forest', 'Potentially local contractors involved in construction or improvement projects']
['Implementation challenges related to the conveyance or exchange process of federal land.', 'Oversight mechanisms for ensuring proceeds are properly allocated and used for intended construction or improvements.', 'Potential costs or delays associated with construction or improvement projects funded by the proceeds.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 105th Congress and was signed into law on October 26, 1998. It reflects a legislative approach to managing federal land assets by enabling reinvestment into infrastructure supporting federal land management agencies. The policy area is Public Lands and Natural Resources.
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['Improved infrastructure may enhance operational efficiency for both the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management at the Rogue River National Forest.', 'The conveyance or exchange of federal land could impact local land use or community planning depending on the new ownership or use.', 'Reinvestment of funds into shared facilities may encourage interagency collaboration.']
The bill involves federal land conveyance authority and the reallocation of proceeds for infrastructure projects, which require clear oversight to ensure transparency in the use of funds and compliance with land management policies. The absence of full bill text limits detailed analysis of specific oversight or enforcement provisions.
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