S. 2796: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act

This bill, titled the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act, aims to facilitate a land exchange involving both federal and non-federal lands in San Bernardino County, California. Below are its key components:

Definitions

The bill provides specific definitions for terms used within the legislation, including:

• Federal Land: Approximately 1,475 acres of National Forest System land, encompassing all associated rights and improvements.
• Non-Federal Land: Approximately 1,460 acres of land owned by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, encompassing all associated rights and improvements.
• Nation: Refers to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, which is federally recognized.
• Secretary: The Secretary of Agriculture, specifically through the Chief of the Forest Service.

Land Exchange Procedure

The bill outlines the procedure for the land exchange:

• If the Nation offers to transfer its Non-Federal Land to the United States, the Secretary of Agriculture is required to accept the offer.
• In exchange, within 120 days, the Secretary must convey all rights to the Federal Land to the Nation, with some restrictions on road access that must be maintained by the Forest Service.

Surveys and Descriptions

The bill mandates that:

• A survey will determine the exact acreage and legal descriptions for both the Federal and Non-Federal Lands involved in the exchange. The cost of this survey will be borne by the Nation.
• Minor adjustments to the exchanged land can be made upon mutual agreement between the Secretary and the Nation in case of any discrepancies.

Preservation of Arrowhead Landmark

As a condition of the land conveyance:

• The Nation must enter into an agreement to preserve the historical and cultural integrity of the Arrowhead landmark within 120 days of the bill's enactment.
• This agreement will be officially recorded in local and federal records.

Management of Acquired Land

Once the land exchange is completed:

• The land acquired by the Secretary will become part of the San Bernardino National Forest.
• This land will be managed according to the laws and regulations that govern National Forests.

Exemption from Certain Laws

The bill states that the land exchange is not subject to section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, which regulates public land management.

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