SB 1202 Pennsylvania Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and with the approval of the Governor, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to quitclaim and release to the United States of America any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain portions of Valley Forge National Historical Park situate in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to officially release certain land restrictions to the United States government regarding specific plots within Valley Forge National Historical Park. The primary goal is to allow the state to grant permanent easements to the Department of Transportation and utility companies for a highway project without violating existing rules that require the land to remain used for recreation and history. By removing these restrictions from the designated parcels, the state can legally permit construction and infrastructure work while ensuring that the remaining land continues to be protected under the original use conditions. The transaction involves a symbolic one-dollar fee and requires approval from the Governor and other state agencies to finalize the transfer of rights.
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Introduced May 17, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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