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S. 890 (105th)

Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act of 1998

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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

  1. 12 June 1997

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 June 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5604)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 June 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 June 1997

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 November 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11877-11878)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 25 March 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-539.

    Source: Committee

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 27 July 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 494.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 2 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11368-11372)

    Source: Floor

  13. 2 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11368-11372)

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 October 1998

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  15. 5 October 1998

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 5 October 1998

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  17. 8 October 1998

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 8 October 1998

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 8 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  20. 8 October 1998

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10158-10163)

    Source: Floor

  21. 8 October 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Hansen asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

  22. 20 October 1998

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  23. 20 October 1998

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  24. 30 October 1998

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  25. 30 October 1998

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-326.

    Source: President

  26. 30 October 1998

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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