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Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act

This bill provides for a land conveyance to South Dakota.

Specifically, if South Dakota submits an offer to the Forest Service to acquire approximately 266 acres of National Forest System land within the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Boundary for its market value, the Forest Service shall convey such land to South Dakota.

Any proceeds received by the Forest Service from the conveyance shall be (1) deposited in a specified fund for the exchange of lands, and (2) available to the Forest Service for the maintenance and improvement of land or administration facilities in the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-01-19CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.Senate
2022-01-19CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 117-55.Senate
2021-11-18CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.Senate
2021-06-16CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.Senate
2021-03-03IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2021-03-03IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

John Thune [R] (SD)
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Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Land transfers
  • Mining
  • Pollution liability
Related Geographic Entities
  • South Dakota
Related Organizations

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