Bill 119 HR 197, also known as the Chippewa National Forest Land Exchange Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to facilitate a land exchange within the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota. The bill seeks to aut...
horize the exchange of approximately 6,650 acres of federal land within the forest for approximately 6,690 acres of non-federal land owned by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
The purpose of this land exchange is to consolidate land ownership within the Chippewa National Forest and improve management efficiency. The bill also includes provisions for the protection of cultural and natural resources, as well as the preservation of important historical sites within the forest.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to ensure that the land exchange is conducted in a fair and transparent manner, with opportunities for public input and consultation with relevant stakeholders. The bill also outlines the process for completing the land exchange, including the appraisal of the lands involved and the transfer of ownership.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 197 aims to facilitate a land exchange within the Chippewa National Forest that will benefit both the federal government and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, while also ensuring the protection and preservation of important cultural and natural resources within the forest.