Alaska Federal Land Transfer: Finalizing Cape Fox Corporation Entitlement.
This Act finalizes the transfer of approximately 180 acres of Federal land within the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to the Cape Fox Village Corporation. This action fulfills the land entitlement claims of the Native corporation under previous legislation. Crucially, the law ensures that the conveyed land remains subject to a public access easement, guaranteeing continued access to inland National Forest System land.
Key points
Conveyance of approximately 180 acres of Federal surface land in the Tongass National Forest to the Cape Fox Village Corporation.
Fulfillment of all land entitlement claims for both Cape Fox Corporation and Sealaska Corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
Reservation of a public access easement across the conveyed land to ensure continued access to National Forest System land further inland.
Waiver of the requirement for Cape Fox to select and receive conveyance of approximately 185 acres of previously designated land.
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