US HB1853 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on April 1 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-09-16 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 1 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-09-16 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Withdraws specified land located in Coconino and Gila Counties, Arizona (covered land), from all forms of: (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. Grants the Secretary of the Interior exclusive jurisdiction with respect to covered land to manage each reclamation project carried out on such land in accordance with the Arizona Water Settlements Act. Requires that Secretary and the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District to ensure the compliance of each activity carried out at the C.C. Craigin Dam and Reservoir with applicable federal law. Authorizes that Secretary to contract with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to carry out specified management activities on covered land that does not conflict with, or adversely affect, the operation, maintenance, or repair of the Dam, including the management of recreation, wildland fire activities, public conduct and law enforcement, and cultural and other resources. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, to carry out the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Dam, to authorize employees of the Department of the Interior and the District to use certain roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Prohibits requiring any such individual from applying for or possessing a permit, license, or other similar document as a condition for authorization to use any such road. Requires the Department and the District to comply with applicable federal law.
Title
To clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick [D-AZ] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-09-16 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | |
2009-04-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. | |
2009-04-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power. | |
2009-04-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
Same As/Similar To
SB1080 (Same As) 2010-08-05 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.
Subjects
Arizona
Dams and canals
Land transfers
Public lands and natural resources
Roads and highways
Water storage
Water use and supply
Dams and canals
Land transfers
Public lands and natural resources
Roads and highways
Water storage
Water use and supply
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1853/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1853/BILLS-111hr1853ih.pdf |