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H.R. 4039 (100th)
A bill to disclaim any right, title, or interest of the United States in certain lands in the State of California which form a part of the right-of-way granted by the United States to the Southern Pacific Transportation Company, to declare that those lands have been abandoned by the railroad, and for other purposes.
Introduced
29 February 1988
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Status
Became Public Law No: 100-693.
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Summary
Declares that the Southern Pacific Transportation Company has abandoned certain real property situated in Alameda County, California, forming a part of the right-of-way granted by the United States to the Central Pacific Railway Company. Disclaims all Federal right, title, and interest in such property in favor of Alameda County. Authorizes Alameda County to use such property for county highway purposes. Reserves to the United States all oil, coal, or other minerals in such property, including prospecting, mining, and removal rights.
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4 official files
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 19 November 1988
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 20 September 1988
Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 20 September 1988
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 29 February 1988
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/4039
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/hr/4039