HR-1168 : Still Just a Bill


Directs the Secretary of the Interior, if an offer is received from the city of Carlin, Nevada, to purchase federal land within the city, through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to convey to the city all interest of the United States in such land in exchange for consideration equal to the fair market value of the land.

Permits the city to pay or reimburse the Secretary, as appropriate, for reasonable transaction and administrative personnel costs associated with such conveyance.

Prohibits a conveyance or combination of conveyances under this Act from being considered a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).

Releases the United States from all liabilities or claims of any kind or nature arising from the presence, release, or threat of release of any hazardous substance, pollutant, contaminant, petroleum product (or derivative of a petroleum product) solid waste, mine materials, or mining related features existing on the federal land.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-09-20CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.House floor actions
2013-09-20CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-220.House floor actions
2013-07-31CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2013-07-31CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2013-07-31CommitteeSubcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.House committee actions
2013-07-19CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2013-03-26CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.House committee actions
2013-03-14IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2013-03-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Mark E. Amodei [R] (NV-2)
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Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Land transfers
Related Geographic Entities
  • Nevada
Related Organizations

Related Bills

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