Overview: HR 3187 is a bill that would require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to transfer a specific parcel of federal land to the local government of Perry County, Arkansas. This transfer is intended to support the county's development and management of the property for public use and benefit.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a 40-acre parcel of land within the Ouachita National Forest to Perry County, Arkansas
- Specifies that the land must be used for public purposes, such as recreation, conservation, or economic development
- Waives any consideration or reimbursement for the land transfer
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Perry County, Arkansas will gain ownership and control over the 40-acre parcel of federal land
- The local government will be able to develop and manage the property for the benefit of the community
- The U.S. Forest Service will no longer have jurisdiction over this specific parcel
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been reported (amended) by the House Committee on Natural Resources and is awaiting further action in the legislative process
- If enacted, the land transfer would need to be completed within 180 days of the bill becoming law
