An original bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Senator John Boozman
In Committee
Summary
transfer a Forest Service parcel in Perryville, Arkansas to Perry County for public use. This bill would require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey parcel 850-10555-001 at 1069 Fourche Avenue, about 0.81 acres, to Perry County if the county submits a written request within 180 days of enactment. The conveyance would be by quitclaim deed, made without consideration, and would remain subject to valid existing rights and a federal reversion if the land stops being used for public purposes such as education and youth development. Perry County would pay all costs for the conveyance, including any needed survey, environmental reviews, and historic preservation analyses. The Secretary would not be required to provide any covenant or warranty and may include terms to protect the United States' interests.
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Perry County receives Forest parcel
If enacted, this bill would let the Secretary of Agriculture convey a Forest Service parcel to Perry County, Arkansas. The parcel is about 0.81 acres at 1069 Fourche Avenue in Perryville. Perry County must submit a written request within 180 days after enactment. The county would pay all conveyance costs, including any survey, environmental reviews, and historic-preservation studies. The transfer would be by quitclaim deed, without payment, and subject to valid existing rights and other terms the Secretary sets. The land must be used only for public purposes, such as education and youth programs. If the land stops being used for public purposes, the Secretary could require it to revert to the United States. The Secretary would not be required to provide any covenant or warranty under CERCLA section 120(h)(3)(A).
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
John Boozman
AR • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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