Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range Transfer Act of 2013

Bill 113 hr 1691, also known as the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range Transfer Act of 2013, was introduced in the US Congress to authorize the transfer of certain federal land in California to the state of California. The land in question is the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, which is currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Navy.

The purpose of the bill is to facilitate the transfer of the land to the state of California for conservation and recreational purposes. The bill specifies that the transfer must be completed within one year of the enactment of the bill.

The bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources on the land, as well as requirements for public access and use of the land. Additionally, the bill requires the state of California to pay fair market value for the land, as determined by an independent appraisal. Overall, the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range Transfer Act of 2013 aims to transfer federal land to the state of California for conservation and recreational purposes, while also ensuring the protection of natural resources and public access to the land.