Transfer of Federal Land in South Dakota to the State
This act allows the transfer of approximately 266 acres of federal land in South Dakota, within the former Gilt Edge Mine area, to the state. South Dakota will be required to pay the market value for this land and cover all transaction costs. Proceeds from the sale will be used for maintenance and improvements in the Black Hills National Forest.
Key points
South Dakota can acquire federal land in the Gilt Edge Mine area, potentially impacting local management of the site.
The state bears the costs of purchase and transaction, with sale proceeds funding national forest improvements in the region.
The act exempts the federal government from environmental liability for the transferred land, shifting potential risks to the state.
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