United States · Law · S
S. 890 (105th)
Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act of 1998
Introduced
12 June 1997
Last action
30 October 1998 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 105-326.
Sponsors
Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Subjects
Agriculture, Energy, Transport, Education, Postal service
Source updated
24 March 2026
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
12 June 1997
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
12 June 1997
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5604)
Source: IntroReferral
12 June 1997
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
13 June 1997
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
Source: Committee
6 November 1997
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11877-11878)
Source: IntroReferral
25 March 1998
Committee
Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-539.
Source: Committee
23 April 1998
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Source: Committee
24 June 1998
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
27 July 1998
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.
Source: Calendars
27 July 1998
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-264.
Source: Committee
27 July 1998
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-264.
Source: Committee
2 October 1998
Passed
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11368-11372)
Source: Floor
2 October 1998
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11368-11372)
Source: Floor
5 October 1998
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
5 October 1998
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
5 October 1998
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
8 October 1998
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
8 October 1998
Passed
On passage Passed without objection.
Source: Floor
8 October 1998
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Source: Floor
8 October 1998
Floor
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10158-10163)
Source: Floor
8 October 1998
Floor
Mr. Hansen asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Source: Floor
20 October 1998
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
20 October 1998
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
30 October 1998
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
30 October 1998
Became law
Became Public Law No: 105-326.
Source: President
30 October 1998
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 30 October 1998 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 2 October 1998 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 27 July 1998 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 12 June 1997 · Download file
Documents
13 official files
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 2 October 1998
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 27 July 1998
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Sponsors
- Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
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