Scofield Land Transfer Act
Key claim: Interior would survey federal land around Scofield Dam and Reservoir in Utah, notify people occupying it without permission, and could sell them the land or a life estate at fair market value while keeping a flood easement and using the proceeds for recreation.
Abstract
(S2056 · 112th Congress) Scofield Land Transfer Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) complete a full physical and title survey of specified federal land concerning the Scofield Dam and Reservoir in Carbon County, Utah, and any other related land in and around Scofield Reservoir Basin; and (2) attempt to notify each person or entity claiming title to, or an interest in, such land (claimant) of the claimant’s trespass or encroachment on federal land, including the existence of any trespassing or encroaching structures. Authorizes the Secretary, in order to resolve trespass and encroachment issues and upon a claimant’s request, to convey either a fee interest or a life estate to a claimant. Subjects any conveyance to: (1) a claimant paying fair market value for the claimed land, (2) the United States retaining a flood easement over the entire portion of the federal land conveyed, and (3) specified deed restrictions. Establishes the Scofield Reservoir Fund to provide enhanced recreation opportunities at the Scofield Reservoir. Deposits into the Fund any amounts paid by claimants pursuant to this Act. Latest action (2012-03-22): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-642.
Why this matters
Interior would survey federal land around Scofield Dam and Reservoir in Utah, notify people occupying it without permission, and could sell them the land or a life estate at fair market value while keeping a flood easement and using the proceeds for recreation.