John Chenoweth: “H.R. 1021, introduced by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Scott McInnis), authorizes an exchange of approximately 84…”

“H.R. 1021, introduced by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Scott McInnis), authorizes an exchange of approximately 84 acres within the Routt National Forest for approximately 84 acres of private land known as the Miles parcel, which is located adjacent to the Routt National Forest. Ms. Marjorie Miles, the owner of the private land, and the Forest Service proposed a land exchange to remedy a situation where a private inholding adjacent to the forest boundary has created a private-public property line that is complex, to say the least, and expensive for the Forest Service to maintain. H.R. 1021 provides the authority needed to allow the Forest Service to undertake an exchange which will simplify and clarify the property line, and reduce the Forest Service's maintenance costs. I commend my colleague, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. McInnis) for his fine work on this bill. H.R. 1021 is an equal-value exchange which enjoys the support of all interested parties, and I urge its passage.”