United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 14 — Scofield Land Transfer Act

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

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Summary

Scofield Land Transfer Act This bill establishes a framework to settle trespass and encroachment issues on federal land in Carbon County, Utah acquired for the Scofield Reservoir. It gives the Department of Interior authority to convey fee interest or life estates in property above the normal water surface elevation in exchange for the fair market value, an agreement to waive liability claims, and flood easements. Interior also has authority to convey to the county roads that extend to the shoreline of Scofield Reservoir. Funds received as consideration for conveyance under this Act must be deposited in the Scofield Reservoir Fund (established under this Act), and used to: (1) monitor and enforce certain requirements regarding maintaining access to, and eliminating encroachment and private exclusive use of, the federal land surrounding the Scofield Reservoir; and (2) provide enhanced recreation opportunities at the Reservoir.

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Action History

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

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Subjects

Congressional oversight Floods and storm protection Government trust funds Land transfers Outdoor recreation Roads and highways Utah Water storage Public lands and natural resources
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 14 do?
Scofield Land Transfer Act This bill establishes a framework to settle trespass and encroachment issues on federal land in Carbon County, Utah acquired for the Scofield Reservoir. It gives the Department of Interior authority to convey fee interest or life estates in property above the normal water surface elevation in exchange for the fair market value, an agreement to waive liability claims, and flood easements. Interior also has authority to convey to the county roads that extend to the shoreline of Scofield Reservoir. Funds received as consideration for conveyance under this Act must be deposited in the Scofield Reservoir Fund (established under this Act), and used to: (1) monitor and enforce certain requirements regarding maintaining access to, and eliminating encroachment and private exclusive use of, the federal land surrounding the Scofield Reservoir; and (2) provide enhanced recreation opportunities at the Reservoir.
Who sponsors S 14?
S 14 is sponsored by Orrin Hatch (R).
What is the current status of S 14?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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