Carlsbad Irrigation Project Acquired Land Transfer Act
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Became Public Law No: 106-220.
Official Summary
Carlsbad Irrigation Project Acquired Land Transfer Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Carlsbad Irrigation District specified lands and interests within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico. Requires a report from the Secretary to the Congress if the conveyance is not completed within 180 days after the enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide a written identification of all mineral and grazing leases in effect on such lands; and (2) notify all such leaseholders of the conveyance made by this Act. Requires receipts from leases, licenses, and permits accruing after the conveyance date to be used for Project purposes and for financing the portion of operations, maintenance, and replacement of the Summer Dam which, prior to conveyance, was the responsibility of the Bureau of Reclamation, with the exception of major maintenance programs in progress prior to the conveyance. Requires receipts paid into the reclamation fund as construction credits to the Project to be credited to deficit reduction or retirement of the Federal debt.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Carlsbad Irrigation Project Acquired Land Transfer Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer specified lands and interests within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico to the Carlsbad Irrigation District. The Act requires the Secretary to report to Congress if the transfer is not completed within 180 days of enactment. It mandates identification and notification of existing mineral and grazing leaseholders on the conveyed lands. Revenues from leases, licenses, and permits after the conveyance are designated for Project purposes and to finance operations, maintenance, and replacement of the Summer Dam, with certain exceptions for ongoing major maintenance. Additionally, receipts credited as construction credits to the Project are to be applied toward deficit reduction or retirement of Federal debt.
This law facilitates the transfer of federal lands related to the Carlsbad Irrigation Project to a local irrigation district, with specific provisions for lease management and revenue use to support project operations and federal debt reduction.
- Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey specified lands and interests within the Carlsbad Project to the Carlsbad Irrigation District in New Mexico.
- Requires a report to Congress if the conveyance is not completed within 180 days after enactment.
- Mandates identification and notification of all mineral and grazing leaseholders on the conveyed lands.
- Directs that revenues from leases, licenses, and permits after conveyance be used for Project purposes and for financing operations and maintenance of the Summer Dam, excluding major maintenance programs initiated before conveyance.
- Receipts credited as construction credits to the Project are to be applied to deficit reduction or retirement of Federal debt.
['Carlsbad Irrigation District', 'Secretary of the Interior', 'Existing mineral and grazing leaseholders on the conveyed lands', 'Federal government through deficit reduction', 'Users and stakeholders of the Carlsbad Irrigation Project']
['Timely completion of the land conveyance within the 180-day period and adequate reporting to Congress.', 'Ensuring proper identification and notification of all existing leaseholders to avoid disputes.', 'Management and allocation of revenues post-conveyance to balance Project needs and federal debt reduction.', 'Oversight of the continued maintenance and operation responsibilities, particularly for the Summer Dam.', 'Potential administrative and operational challenges in transitioning responsibilities from the Bureau of Reclamation to the Carlsbad Irrigation District.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 106th Congress and was signed into law on June 21, 2000, becoming Public Law No: 106-220. It falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources and reflects a legislative approach to transferring federal land management responsibilities to local entities, with oversight provisions to ensure accountability and proper use of revenues.
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['Transfer of land management to a local irrigation district may lead to increased local control and potentially more tailored management of irrigation resources.', 'Revenue allocation to deficit reduction could contribute to federal debt management efforts.', 'Notification of leaseholders may affect lease administration and local economic activities related to mineral and grazing leases.']
The bill includes clear oversight provisions such as the 180-day conveyance deadline and reporting to Congress, as well as requirements to identify and notify existing leaseholders. Transparency in revenue use and clear delineation of responsibilities for operations and maintenance are critical for effective implementation. Monitoring the financial management of lease receipts and the transition of maintenance duties will be important to ensure compliance with the law.
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