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Cottonwood Land Exchange Act of 2018

Floor Speech

Date: Nov. 13, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Natural Resources

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MRS. HANABUSA. Mr. Speaker, this bill authorizes a land exchange between the U.S. Forest Service and Yavapai County, Arizona. The Federal land that will be conveyed to the county is surrounded by county-owned and private land, including Windmill Park, a popular recreation destination for local residents.

Yavapai County intends to manage the land as part of the park in an effort to increase access and improve management efficiency. In exchange, the Forest Service will receive a parcel of land adjacent to Coconino National Forest that provides habitat for the cliffrose--an endangered plant species. The bill ensures an equal value exchange based on standard appraisal requirements--a critical safeguard that guarantees a fair return for taxpayer-owned assets.

Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this measure, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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