Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act

Bill 115 hr 699, also known as the Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to clarify and modify a previous land exchange agreement involving the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon.

The Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange was originally authorized in 2009 as part of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act. This exchange involved transferring certain parcels of land between the US Forest Service and a private landowner in order to consolidate land ownership and improve management of the area.

However, there have been issues and confusion surrounding the implementation of the land exchange, leading to the need for clarification and modification. The Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act seeks to address these issues by providing specific guidelines and requirements for the exchange process. The bill includes provisions such as requiring the private landowner to provide additional land in exchange for the parcels they receive, ensuring that the public interest is protected. It also establishes a timeline for the completion of the exchange and requires regular reporting to Congress on the progress of the exchange. Overall, the Mount Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act aims to streamline the land exchange process, protect public lands, and ensure that the exchange is carried out in a transparent and accountable manner. It is currently under consideration in Congress and may have significant implications for the management of the Mount Hood National Forest.