Pub. L. 117-328, div. DD, tit. III, sec. 301

GILT EDGE MINE CONVEYANCE.

EnactedYear: 2022Length: 472 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 301. GILT EDGE MINE CONVEYANCE.(a) Definitions.—In this section(1) Federal land.—The term “Federal land” means all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 266 acres of National Forest System land within the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund Boundary, as generally depicted on the map. (2) Map.—The term “map” means the map entitled “Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act” and dated August 20, 2020. (3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service. (4) State.—The term “State” means State of South Dakota. (b) Land Conveyance.—(1) In general.—Subject to the terms and conditions described in this section, if the State submits to the Secretary an offer to acquire the Federal land for the market value, as determined by the appraisal under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall convey the Federal land to the State. (2) Terms and conditions.—The conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be—(A) subject to valid existing rights; (B) made by quitclaim deed; and (C) subject to any other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (3) Appraisal.—136 STAT. 5586 (A) In general.—After the State submits an offer under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall complete an appraisal to determine the market value of the Federal land. (B) Standards.—The appraisal under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in accordance with—(i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (ii) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. (4) Map.—(A) Availability of map.—The map shall be kept on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Forest Service. (B) Correction of errors.—The Secretary may correct any errors in the map. (5) Consideration.—As consideration for the conveyance under paragraph (1), the State shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the market value of the Federal land, as determined by the appraisal under paragraph (3). (6) Survey.—The State shall prepare a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary of the exact acreage and legal description of the Federal land to be conveyed under paragraph (1). (7) Costs of conveyance.—As a condition on the conveyance under paragraph (1), the State shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of—(A) the appraisal under paragraph (3); and (B) the survey under paragraph (6). (8) Proceeds from the sale of land.—Any proceeds received by the Secretary from the conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be available to the Secretary until expended, without further appropriation, for the maintenance and improvement of land or administration facilities in the Black Hills National Forest in the State. (9) Environmental conditions.—Notwithstanding section 120(h)(3)(A) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A)), the Secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the Federal land conveyed to the State under this section.
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