Pub. L. 107-329, tit. I, sec. 104
EXCHANGE OF LAND FOR FACILITY SITE.
SEC. 104. EXCHANGE OF LAND FOR FACILITY SITE. (a) In General.—Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary may, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, convey by quitclaim deed all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land in exchange for the conveyance of the non-Federal land. (b) Title to Non-Federal Land.—Before the land exchange takes place under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine that title to the non-Federal land is acceptable based on the approval standards applicable to Federal land acquisitions. (c) Valuation of Non-Federal Land.— (1) Determination.—The fair market value of the land and the improvements on the land exchanged under this title shall be determined by an appraisal that— (A) is approved by the Secretary; and116 STAT. 2817 (B) conforms with the Federal appraisal standards, as defined in the publication entitled “Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions”. (2) Separate appraisals.— (A) In general.—Each parcel of Federal land described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 102(2) shall be appraised separately. (B) Individual property values.—The property values of each parcel shall not be affected by the unit rule described in the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions. (d) Cash Equalization.—Notwithstanding section 206(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716(b)), the Secretary may, as the circumstances require, either make or accept a cash equalization payment in excess of 25 percent of the total value of the lands or interests transferred out of Federal ownership. (e) Administration of Land Acquisition by United States.— (1) Boundary adjustment.— (A) In general.—On acceptance of title by the Secretary— (i) the non-Federal land conveyed to the United States shall become part of the Uinta National Forest; and (ii) the boundaries of the national forest shall be adjusted to include the land. (B) Allocation of land and water conservation fund moneys.—For purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 4601099), the boundaries of the national forest, as adjusted under this section, shall be considered to be boundaries of the national forest as of January 1, 1965. (2) Applicable law.—Subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage any land acquired under this section in accordance with— (A) the Act of March 1, 1911 (16 U.S.C. 480 et seq.) (commonly known as the “Weeks Act”); and (B) other laws (including regulations) that apply to National Forest System land.