Craig Recreation Land Purchase Act
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Became Public Law No: 108-325.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 20, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Craig Recreation Land Purchase Act - Requires that if the City of Craig, Alaska (the City), receives a copy of the appraisal conducted under this Act and offers to convey all right, title, and interest of the City in and to specified non-Federal land to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary shall: (1) accept such offer; and (2) on conveyance of the land to the Secretary, pay to the City an amount equal to the appraised value of such land. Requires the Secretary, before conveying the land, to conduct an appraisal of such land in accordance with specified standards. Instructs the City and the Secretary to each pay certain costs of the appraisal. Requires any lands acquired under this Act to be included in Tongass National Forest and to be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the laws (including regulations) and forest plan applicable to such Forest. Requires the amount received by the City to be used by the City to acquire the Craig cannery property. Authorizes appropriations.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Craig Recreation Land Purchase Act requires the Secretary of Agriculture to accept an offer from the City of Craig, Alaska, to convey certain non-Federal land to the federal government at an appraised value. The Secretary must conduct an appraisal before the conveyance, and the City and Secretary share the appraisal costs. Any acquired land will become part of the Tongass National Forest and be managed under existing laws and forest plans.
This bill facilitates the transfer of specified land from the City of Craig to the federal government for inclusion in the Tongass National Forest, with the City receiving payment based on an appraisal.
- The Secretary of Agriculture must accept the City's offer to convey land if the City provides a copy of the appraisal.
- The Secretary is required to conduct an appraisal of the land before conveyance, with costs shared between the City and the Secretary.
- Lands acquired under the Act are incorporated into the Tongass National Forest and managed according to applicable laws and forest plans.
The City of Craig benefits by receiving payment equal to the appraised value of the land, which it must use to acquire the Craig cannery property. The federal government gains additional land for the Tongass National Forest, potentially benefiting forest management and conservation efforts.
Potential concerns include the accuracy and fairness of the land appraisal process, the financial costs shared by the City and federal government for the appraisal, and the requirement that the City use the proceeds to acquire a specific property. The full bill text is not available, limiting detailed analysis of implementation provisions.
This bill, originating in the Senate during the 108th Congress and categorized under Public Lands and Natural Resources, has passed and become law as of October 13, 2004. It reflects legislative action related to land management and federal acquisition of non-Federal lands.
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The incorporation of new lands into the Tongass National Forest may affect forest management, conservation efforts, and local land use planning. The City's acquisition of the Craig cannery property could influence local economic or community development.
The full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed review of specific provisions or implementation mechanisms. Citizens may want to review appraisal standards and how the City plans to use the proceeds from the land conveyance. Monitoring the management of the newly acquired lands within the Tongass National Forest could be relevant for stakeholders.
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