H.R. 3925: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act

This bill, known as the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act, proposes a land exchange between the U.S. government and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, a federally recognized tribe. The exchange involves approximately 1,475 acres of National Forest System land owned by the federal government and about 1,460 acres of land owned by the tribe. Below is a breakdown of the key components of the bill.

Land Exchange Details

The bill establishes a framework for the exchange of land as follows:

• The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation will offer to convey its Non-Federal Land to the United States.
• Upon acceptance of the offer by the Secretary of Agriculture, the federal government will transfer its Federal Land to the tribe.
• The exact parameters of the lands being exchanged will be determined through surveys agreed upon by both parties.
• The federal exchange land will remain subject to specific easements for access and use by the Forest Service.

Land Descriptions

• Federal Land: Approximately 1,475 acres of National Forest System land.
• Non-Federal Land: Approximately 1,460 acres owned by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.

Preservation Agreement

As part of the land exchange, the tribe must enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Agriculture to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the Arrowhead landmark site, which is marked on the Federal Land Maps. This agreement must be recorded in the official records of San Bernardino County and with the Forest Service.

Management of Acquired Land

Once the land is exchanged, the land acquired by the Secretary will become part of the San Bernardino National Forest and will be managed according to applicable forestry laws and regulations.

Survey Process

The costs associated with the surveys required to determine the exact boundaries of the exchanged land will be borne by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.

Public Accessibility

Maps detailing the exchanged land will be kept on file and available for public inspection at designated offices of the Forest Service.

Exceptions

The bill stipulates that the exchange of land is not subject to certain provisions of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976, which generally governs land exchanges within federal land management.

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