Geese House Site Conveyance Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Geese House Site Conveyance Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer approximately 21,578 acres of Federal land in Denali National Park and Preserve to Doyon, Limited. The land, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, was previously selected by Doyon, Limited in 1978. The transfer is subject to certain restrictions, including limitations on alienation, mining, and development that could diminish the land's cultural significance.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of the Interior will convey approximately 21,578 acres of Federal land to Doyon, Limited.
- The conveyance must occur within one year of the bill’s enactment.
- Doyon, Limited is restricted from selling or transferring the land to private entities.
- Mining and development activities on the land are prohibited.
- Development must not negatively impact the cultural value of the Geese House site.
- Public easements required by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be reserved.
- The boundary of Denali National Park and Preserve will be adjusted to exclude the conveyed land.
- Minor survey corrections are permitted with Doyon, Limited’s approval.
Who is affected
- Doyon, Limited
- The Federal Government
- Denali National Park and Preserve
- Alaska Native communities
- Landowners in the Fairbanks area
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