A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill transfers administrative jurisdiction over specific parcels of federal land in California from Yosemite National Park to Stanislaus National Forest. The transfer involves approximately 160 acres managed by the National Park System and 170 acres managed by the National Forest System, both located in Tuolumne County. The goal is to allow the Forest Service to manage land with existing cattle grazing, aligning with their multiple-use management plan.
Key provisions
- Transfers approximately 160 acres of National Forest System land to Yosemite National Park.
- Transfers approximately 170 acres of National Park System land to Stanislaus National Forest.
- Requires identification and notification of hazardous substances on the transferred land.
- Maintains responsibility for hazardous substance cleanup by the respective agencies.
- Allows for minor adjustments to land boundaries for improved management.
- Establishes a process for publishing notices of land corrections.
- Protects existing rights and authorizations related to the transferred land.
Who is affected
- Yosemite National Park
- Stanislaus National Forest
- Tuolumne County, California
- Federal Government
- Cattle ranchers (indirectly, through grazing management)
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