To amend the Clear Creek County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Act of 1993 to provide additional time for Clear Creek County to dispose of certain lands transferred to the county under the Act.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 107-211.
Official Summary
Amends the Clear Creek County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Act of 1993 to provide that any of the lands transferred to such County under such Act which remain in the County's ownership on May 19, 2015 (currently, May 19, 2004), shall be retained by the County.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill amends the Clear Creek County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Act of 1993 by extending the deadline for Clear Creek County to dispose of certain lands transferred to it. Specifically, lands still owned by the County as of May 19, 2015, rather than the previous deadline of May 19, 2004, shall be retained by the County. The bill was enacted into law on August 21, 2002.
The legislation extends the timeframe for Clear Creek County to retain ownership of certain public lands transferred under a 1993 Act, effectively allowing the County more time to manage or dispose of these lands.
- Extends the deadline from May 19, 2004, to May 19, 2015, for Clear Creek County to dispose of lands transferred under the 1993 Act.
- Any lands still owned by the County as of the new deadline shall remain in County ownership.
- The bill was signed into law and is part of the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
['Clear Creek County government', 'Local residents and stakeholders in Clear Creek County', 'Potentially local land management and development interests']
['Extended retention period may delay land disposition and related development or conservation plans.', 'Potential administrative or financial costs to the County for managing lands over the extended period.', 'Limited information on oversight or conditions governing the extended retention.']
The bill modifies a prior federal land transfer law specific to Clear Creek County, Colorado, reflecting a legislative adjustment to timelines established in 1993. It was passed by the House and signed into law during the 107th Congress, indicating congressional approval of the extension.
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['Extended land retention may impact local land use planning and economic development timelines.', 'Potential for changes in local government budgeting related to land management over the extended period.']
The bill provides a clear statutory extension of a land retention deadline but does not include detailed provisions on oversight or conditions for land management during the extended period. Transparency regarding how the County manages these lands post-extension would be important for public accountability.
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