CONVEY Act
S. 4850118th Congress

CONVEY Act

Introduced in the SenateSen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO)22 sections · 2 min read
Version: Introduced in Senate · Jul 30, 2024

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act or the CONVEY Act.

(a) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Clifton parcel

The term Clifton parcel means the approximately 31.1 acres of Federal land depicted as 31.1 Acres to be Conveyed to Mesa County on the map entitled Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields (CONVEY) Act and dated July 17, 2024.

(2) County

The term County means Mesa County, Colorado.

(3) Secretary

The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

(b) Conveyance

Notwithstanding the orders of the Secretary dated August 26, 1902, and July 25, 1908, the Secretary shall convey to the County, as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Clifton parcel.

(c) Requirements

The conveyance under subsection (b) shall be—

(1) subject to valid existing rights; and

(2) for not less than fair market value, as determined in accordance with subsection (d).

(1) In general

The fair market value of the Clifton parcel shall be determined by an independent appraisal obtained by the Secretary.

(2) Appraisal standards

The appraisal under paragraph (1) shall be conducted in accordance with—

(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and

(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

(1) In general

Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance under subsection (b).

(2) Survey

The County shall pay all costs associated with any survey conducted for the purpose of accomplishing the conveyance under subsection (b).

(f) Proceeds

The proceeds from the conveyance under subsection (b) shall be—

(1) deposited in the Federal Land Disposal Account established by the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (43 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.); and

(2) available for expenditure in accordance with that Act.

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