Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
Sponsored By: Representative Obernolte
In Committee
Summary
Transfers about 1,475 acres of federal land in San Bernardino County to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in exchange for about 1,460 acres of tribal land. The exchange would be done under maps agreed by both parties and would require the Nation to enter a preservation agreement for the Arrowhead landmark site.
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- Nation. The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation would convey 1,460 acres of Non‑Federal Land and receive about 1,475 acres of Federal Land. The Nation must pay for the survey of its land and sign a preservation agreement within 120 days after enactment.
- Forest Service and public access. The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Forest Service, would reserve an easement for use of Forest Service roads 1N22, 1N24, and 1N25 on the exchanged Federal Land. Any land the Secretary acquires becomes part of the San Bernardino National Forest and is managed under federal rules.
- Cultural and local recordkeeping. The preservation agreement for the Arrowhead landmark must be recorded in San Bernardino County records and in Forest Service records, and maps for the exchange must be publicly available in the local Forest Service office.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Protect Arrowhead site and manage forest
Within 120 days after enactment, the Nation would need to sign a preservation agreement for the Arrowhead landmark site. That agreement would be recorded in San Bernardino County and in Forest Service records. Any land the United States receives would become part of the San Bernardino National Forest and be managed under that forest’s laws and rules.
Surveys and public maps for exchange
Surveys approved by both the Secretary and the Nation would set the exact acres and legal descriptions. The Nation would pay for the survey of its land. If a map conflicts with a written description, the map would control unless both sides agree otherwise. Official maps would be kept in a Forest Service office for public review. Small boundary corrections could be made by mutual agreement.
Tribal land swap with road easements
If enacted, the U.S. and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation would trade about 1,475 acres of federal land for about 1,460 acres the Nation owns. Once the Nation offers the swap, the Secretary of Agriculture would have up to 120 days to accept and convey the lands. The federal deed would keep an easement so the Forest Service can use roads 1N22, 1N24, and 1N25. This exchange would not be subject to section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Obernolte
CA • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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