Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act

Key Points

• This bill authorizes a land swap in San Bernardino County, California. The federal government will give about 1,475 acres of the San Bernardino National Forest to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. In return, the tribe will give the government about 1,460 acres of land they currently own.
• The tribe must agree to protect the historical and cultural integrity of the Arrowhead landmark site. This site is a famous natural formation on the side of a mountain that is important to the local community and the tribe's history.
• The Forest Service will keep the right to use certain roads on the land being given to the tribe. This ensures that forest workers and the public can still access nearby areas for maintenance or recreation.
• Once the swap is complete, the new land acquired by the government will become part of the San Bernardino National Forest. It will be managed under the same rules and protections as the rest of the forest.
• The tribe is responsible for paying the costs of surveying the land to make sure the boundaries are correct. The Secretary of Agriculture and the tribe can make small changes to the boundaries if they both agree it is necessary.

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