H.R. 1829: Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025

This bill is known as the Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025. Its primary purpose is to transfer certain parcels of land from the U.S. government to two counties in Arizona, specifically Navajo County and Apache County, for cemetery use.

Key Provisions

1. Conveyance to Navajo County

- The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey rights to title and interest in certain lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to Navajo County, Arizona, if the county makes a written request within 180 days after the bill is enacted.- The property consists of two parcels totaling approximately 5 acres: - A parcel for an existing cemetery. - A parcel proposed for expansion.

2. Conditions for Conveyance

- The transfer will be made without cost to the county (not requiring payment, referred to as 'without consideration').- The conveyance will be executed through a quitclaim deed.- The property must be used by the county specifically as a cemetery. If the land is used for any other purpose, ownership will revert to the U.S. government.- The county is responsible for any costs associated with the conveyance, including surveys and environmental analyses.

3. Conveyance to Apache County

- Similarly, Apache County, Arizona, can request a conveyance of certain lands within the same forest system, but it has 365 days to submit its request.- This property includes: - A parcel for an existing cemetery. - An additional parcel proposed for a townsite.

4. Related Terms and Conditions

- The conditions of the conveyance to Apache County mirror those of the Navajo County conveyance, including the requirement to use the conveyed land exclusively for cemetery purposes and covering any associated costs.- The Secretary of Agriculture has the right to make adjustments to the maps and ensure they are available for public inspection.

5. Survey and Legal Description

- The exact boundaries and legal descriptions of the properties to be conveyed will be established through surveys satisfactory to the Secretary.

6. Environmental Considerations

- The properties will not be subject to certain environmental liability sections under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, which pertains to hazardous waste cleanup.

Summary

This bill facilitates the transfer of specific parcels of land in two counties of Arizona for use as cemeteries, providing a legal framework and the necessary conditions for achieving this transfer, while ensuring that the land will revert to federal ownership if it is not used as intended.

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