# What This Bill Does

This bill transfers a small piece of federal forest land to Perry County, Arkansas. Specifically, it's about 0.81 acres of Forest Service property located at 1069 Fourche Avenue in Perryville, Arkansas. The federal government currently owns this land, but the bill would hand it over to the county at no cost to the county—meaning the federal government gives it away for free.

# Who This Affects and Why It Matters

This mainly affects Perry County and the local community in Perryville. The county has 180 days after the bill becomes law to request the property transfer. Once they do, the Secretary of Agriculture must hand over the land. The county could then use this property for local purposes—whether that's for a county building, public facility, or other community needs. Since it's a small urban parcel in town rather than remote forest land, it's likely the county has specific plans for how to use it.

# What the County Has to Pay For

While the land itself is free, Perry County isn't getting off completely without costs. The county must pay for all expenses related to the transfer, including surveying the exact boundaries of the property, any environmental testing required by federal law, and historical preservation reviews. These costs could add up, though for less than an acre, they're probably manageable. The federal government is essentially saying, "You can have the land, but you cover the paperwork and inspection costs."

# Important Limitations

The federal government isn't guaranteeing the property is in perfect condition. The bill specifically says the government won't provide any environmental warranties, meaning if there are hidden pollution problems or other environmental issues with the land, that becomes the county's responsibility, not the federal government's. The county is taking the property "as is," though any existing rights or claims on the property remain in effect.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.

Hill, J. French

This bill directs the Forest Service to convey approximately one acre of land to Perry County, Arkansas, upon the request of the county. The county must use the land for public purposes, such as supporting education and youth development. If it ceases to be used for such purposes, then the property must, at the discretion of the Forest Service, revert to the United States.The exact acreage of land to be conveyed must be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Forest Service.The conveyance must be subject to valid existing rights, made without consideration, made by quitclaim deed, and subject to other terms and conditions that&nbsp;the Forest Service considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.As a condition of the conveyance, the county must pay costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of a survey, any environmental analysis or resources survey required under federal law, and any analysis required to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act.The bill prohibits the Forest Service from having to provide any covenant or warranty for the property and improvements conveyed to the county.