Bend Pine Nursery Land Conveyance Act
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 106-526.
Official Summary
Bend Pine Nursery Land Conveyance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange specified National Forest System land and improvements in Oregon.States that consideration may include land or improvements, and permits a cash equalization payment exceeding 25 percent of the exchanged land.Grants right of first refusal to purchase the Bend Pine Nursery to the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District in Deschutes County, Oregon.(Sec. 4) Requires proceeds to be deposited in the fund established under the Sisk Act. Makes the proceeds from any such sale available to the Secretary without further appropriations Act for: (1) acquisition, construction, or improvement of visitor and administrative facilities and land in connection with the Deschutes National Forest; (2) construction of a bunkhouse facility in the Umatilla National Forest; and (3) acquisition of land in Oregon.(Sec. 5) Authorizes the Secretary to use such proceeds or other funds subsequently made available to acquire, construct, or improve administrative facilities and related land in connection with the Deschutes National Forest System.Authorizes appropriations.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Bend Pine Nursery Land Conveyance Act authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange specific National Forest System land and improvements located in Oregon. The bill allows consideration for these transactions to include land, improvements, and cash payments exceeding 25 percent of the exchanged land's value. It grants the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District in Deschutes County, Oregon, a right of first refusal to purchase the Bend Pine Nursery. Proceeds from any sale are to be deposited into the fund established under the Sisk Act and made available to the Secretary of Agriculture without further appropriations for various land acquisition, construction, and improvement projects within Oregon's National Forests. The Act also authorizes appropriations to support these activities. The bill was enacted into law on November 22, 2000.
This law facilitates the transfer and sale of certain National Forest lands in Oregon, directing proceeds to forest-related improvements and granting local entities priority purchase rights.
- Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange specified National Forest System land and improvements in Oregon.
- Allows consideration for land exchanges to include land, improvements, and cash payments exceeding 25 percent of the exchanged land's value.
- Grants the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District a right of first refusal to purchase the Bend Pine Nursery property.
- Requires proceeds from sales to be deposited into the Sisk Act fund and made available for forest land acquisition and facility improvements without further appropriations.
- Authorizes the Secretary to use proceeds or other funds to acquire, construct, or improve administrative and visitor facilities in Oregon's National Forests.
['Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service for land management and facility improvements', 'Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District in Deschutes County, Oregon', 'Visitors and administrative operations of the Deschutes and Umatilla National Forests', 'Local communities in Oregon benefiting from improved forest facilities and land management']
['The authority to accept cash equalization payments exceeding 25 percent may complicate valuation and negotiation processes.', 'Use of proceeds without further appropriations could reduce congressional oversight over fund allocation and spending.', 'Potential challenges in balancing land conveyance with conservation and public access objectives.', 'Implementation depends on effective coordination between federal agencies and local entities holding rights of first refusal.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 106th Congress and was signed into law in 2000. It reflects legislative efforts to manage National Forest System lands through sales and exchanges while supporting local government interests and forest facility improvements. The policy area is Public Lands and Natural Resources, focusing on land conveyance and resource management within Oregon.
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["Improved administrative and visitor facilities may enhance public access and recreational opportunities in Oregon's National Forests.", 'Local government involvement in land acquisition could foster stronger community engagement in forest management.', 'Land exchanges and sales may influence local land use patterns and economic development around the Bend Pine Nursery area.']
The bill's provision allowing proceeds from land sales to be used without further appropriations reduces congressional budgetary oversight, which is a key transparency consideration. Additionally, granting a right of first refusal to a local entity may affect the openness of the land sale process. Monitoring the implementation of these provisions is important to ensure accountability and equitable management of public lands and funds.
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