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S. 660 (105th)

A bill to provide for the continuation of higher education through the conveyance of certain public lands in the State of Alaska to the University of Alaska, and for other purposes.

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28 April 1997

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3751-3752)

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Summary

Grants the University of Alaska, and entitles it to take, up to 250,000 acres of Federal lands (or reserved interests in lands) in or adjacent to Alaska as a Federal grant in exchange for specified University holdings. Sets forth provisions governing the selection of lands by the University and the approval and conveyance of lands by the Secretary of the Interior. Provides for public notice and comment and for judicial review of agency decisions under this Act. Grants the University, and entitles it to take, up to an additional 250,000 acres in Federal lands (or reserved interests in lands) in or adjacent to Alaska on a matching acre-for-acre basis to the extent that the State of Alaska shall first grant State-owned land to the University. Permits the University to select, and requires the Secretary to convey, land pursuant to this State matching grant provision in 25,000-acre increments.

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