Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2016

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3006 Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2016 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:32 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3006

Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2016

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA), if the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority offers to convey to it certain nonfederal land, to convey certain federal land to the Trust Authority in exchange.

Before carrying out the land exchange, USDA shall complete any necessary land surveys and required pre-exchange clearances, mitigation activities, and approvals related to:

threatened and endangered species,
cultural and historic resources,
wetland and floodplains, and
hazardous materials.

USDA and the Trust Authority shall select an appraiser to conduct appraisals of the federal and nonfederal lands in accordance with nationally recognized standards.

The Trust Authority shall agree to pay, without compensation, all costs associated with the exchange.

Upon acquisition by USDA, the nonfederal land shall become part of Tongass National Forest, and shall be withdrawn from:

entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
disposition under the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.

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Current Status of Bill S 3006

Bill S 3006 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 26, 2016. Bill S 3006 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on May 26, 2016. Bill S 3006's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of May 26, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3006

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3006

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

AlaskaForests, forestry, treesHealth programs administration and fundingLand transfersMental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3006

Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2016A bill to provide for the exchange of certain National Forest System land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2016

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