United States 111th Congress Status: Enacted

HR 689 — Shasta-Trinity National Forest Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer Act

Last action — Became Public Law No: 111-206.

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to Senate on March 2, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Shasta-Trinity National Forest Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer Act - Transfers the administrative jurisdiction of specified federal land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior. Transfers the administrative jurisdiction of specified federal land in California administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Agriculture. Withdraws such land from the public domain and reserves it for administration as part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Prohibits the land transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture that is in the Trinity Alps Wilderness from affecting the wilderness status of that land. Requires the Secretaries, with respect to the transferred lands, to identify any known sites concerning hazardous substances and to provide notice of any such sites to the head of the federal agency to which the land is being transferred. States that the Secretaries shall remain responsible for any cleanup of hazardous substances on the federal land which was under their administrative jurisdiction. Prohibits anything in this Act from affecting any valid existing right, withdrawal, right-of-way, easement, lease, license, or permit.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

55 added · 42 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HR 689 updates the text to clarify the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over specific federal lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. It details the land descriptions included in both the transfer to the Bureau of Land Management and the return of some lands to the Forest Service, referencing a specific map for clarity. This change matters because it specifies the boundaries and management responsibilities for these lands, impacting how they will be administered in the future.

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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress] [From the U.S.
[111th Congress Public Law 206] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 2239]] SHASTA-TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION TRANSFER ACT [[Page 124 STAT.
689 Engrossed Amendment Senate (EAS)] In the Senate of the United States, May 7, 2010.
2240]] Public Law 111-206 111th Congress An Act To interchange the administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representatives (H.R.
<<NOTE:
689) entitled ``An Act to interchange the administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes.'', do pass with the following AMENDMENT:
July 27, 2010 - [H.R.
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert:
689]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
SECTION 1.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer Act.>> SECTION 1.
and (C) managed in accordance with the laws (including the regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System.
and [[Page 124 STAT.
2241]] (C) managed in accordance with the laws (including the regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System.
(2) Publications.--Any corrections or adjustments made under subsection (a) shall be effective on the date of publication of a notice of the corrections or adjustments in the Federal Register.
(2) Publications.--Any <<NOTE:
Effective date.
Notice.
Federal Register, publication.>> corrections or adjustments made under subsection (a) shall be effective on the date of publication of a notice of the corrections or adjustments in the Federal Register.
or (2) the validity or term and conditions of any existing withdrawal, right-of-way, easement, lease, license, or permit on the land to which administrative jurisdiction is transferred under this Act, except that beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the head of the agency to which administrative jurisdiction over the land is transferred shall be responsible for administering the interests or authorizations (including reissuing the interests or authorizations in accordance with applicable law).
or (2) the validity or term and conditions of any existing withdrawal, right-of-way, easement, lease, license, or permit on the land to which administrative jurisdiction is transferred under this Act, except that beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the head of the agency to which administrative jurisdiction over the land is transferred shall be responsible for administering the interests or authorizations (including [[Page 124 STAT.
Attest:
2242]] reissuing the interests or authorizations in accordance with applicable law).
Secretary.
Approved July 27, 2010.
111th CONGRESS 2d Session H.R.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
689 _______________________________________________________________________ AMENDMENT
689:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS:
No.
111-108 (Comm.
on Natural Resources).
SENATE REPORTS:
No.
111-145 (Comm.
on Energy and Natural Resources).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
Vol.
155 (2009):
June 2, considered and passed House.
Vol.
156 (2010):
May 7, considered and passed Senate, amended.
July 13, House concurred in Senate amendment.
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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 111-206.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Cleared for White House.

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

  6. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5514-5515)

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 689.

  8. Ms. Bordallo moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5514-5515)

  9. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3429-3431; text as passed Senate: CR S5431)

  11. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295.

  12. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-145.

  13. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  14. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.

  15. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  17. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6022-6023)

  18. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 689.

  19. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6022-6023)

  20. Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  21. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 52.

  22. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-108.

  23. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  24. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  25. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.

  26. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  27. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

  28. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  29. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E138)

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What does HR 689 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to Senate on March 2, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Shasta-Trinity National Forest Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer Act - Transfers the administrative jurisdiction of specified federal land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in California from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior. Transfers the administrative jurisdiction of specified federal land in California administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Agriculture. Withdraws such land from the public domain and reserves it for administration as part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Prohibits the land transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture that is in the Trinity Alps Wilderness from affecting the wilderness status of that land. Requires the Secretaries, with respect to the transferred lands, to identify any known sites concerning hazardous substances and to provide notice of any such sites to the head of the federal agency to which the land is being transferred. States that the Secretaries shall remain responsible for any cleanup of hazardous substances on the federal land which was under their administrative jurisdiction. Prohibits anything in this Act from affecting any valid existing right, withdrawal, right-of-way, easement, lease, license, or permit.
What is the current status of HR 689?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2009. Enacted.
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