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H.R. 2108 (105th)

Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act of 1998

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Introduced

8 July 1997

Last action

15 September 1998 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.

Sponsors

Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3]

Subjects

Agriculture, Energy, Transport, Education, Postal service

Source updated

7 April 2025

Agriculture · Energy · Transport · Education · Postal service

Summary

Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act of 1997 - Provides for the transfer or disposal of certain Federal properties at Dutch John, Utah. Transfers lands designated for disposal from the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary), acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation (BLM), and, if appropriate, the Postal Service. Removes such lands from inclusion in the Ashley National Forest and the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands acquired for the Central Utah Project and developed for wildlife mitigation to the Secretary. Incorporates such lands into the Ashley or Uinta National Forests. Directs the Secretary to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain lands to the Postal Service. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct appraisals to determine the fair market value of properties designated for disposal. Conveys specified infrastructure facilities, land, and public schools to Daggett County, and certain facilities of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to the Division, without consideration. Sets forth requirements for the purchase of disposed residential properties. Bases priority in purchasing on seniority of reclamation lease or residency in Dutch John. Limits households to one residential lot. Sets forth requirements for the purchase of unoccupied lots, special use lands, and church land. Transfers all water rights to the Dutch John municipal water system to the County, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Secretary to consider issuance of a special use permit affording Flaming Gorge Reservoir public shoreline access and use within the vicinity of Dutch John in conjunction with commercial visitor facilities provided under such a permit. Directs the Secretary, before transfer or disposal of any land that contains cultural resources and may be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, to prepare a memorandum of agreement, for review and approval by the Utah Office of Historical Preservation and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, that contains a strategy for protecting or mitigating adverse effects on cultural resources. Conveys such land to the County upon completion of actions required under the agreement. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide training and transitional operating assistance to County personnel designated as successors to operators of conveyed infrastructure facilities. Provides for annual payments to the County, for up to 15 years, for purposes of defraying administrative transition costs. Makes available a limited amount of electric power and energy from the Colorado River Storage Project for the Dutch John community. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 8 July 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 July 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 July 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 July 1997

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 July 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 June 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 August 1998

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 5 August 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 August 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 15 September 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 15 September 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-714.

    Source: Committee

  12. 15 September 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-714.

    Source: Committee

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