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S. 1242 (97th)

A bill to provide that certain lands constituting part of the El Dorado National Forest be conveyed to certain persons who purchased and held such lands in good faith reliance on an inaccurate surveyor's map.

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Introduced

20 May 1981

Last action

11 February 1982 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

Sponsors

Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]

Subjects

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Source updated

24 March 2026

Summary

Directs the Secretary of agriculture to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in specified property in the El Dorado National Forest, California, to any person who held title to such property based on the erroneous 1957 recorded surveyor's map. Requires such person to: (1) reimburse the United States for such land, the conveyance costs, and any mineral interests received; and (2) submit a written application to the Secretary with proof of title. Withdraws all mineral interest in such lands retained by the United States from all forms of entry under the mining laws and from the operation of the mineral leasing laws.

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Timeline

  1. 20 May 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 May 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 January 1982

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department; OMB.

    Source: Committee

  4. 11 February 1982

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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