Chapter 471. To consolidate certain forest lands in the Oregon National Forest, in the State of Oregon
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CHAP. 471.— An Act To consolidate certain forest lands in the Oregon National Forest, in the State of Oregon. September 8, 1916.[[H. R. 13046](/us/bill/64/hr/13046).][[Public, No. 279](/us/pl/64/279).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, * Oregon National For est, Oreg.Exchange for privately owned lands to add to. That for the purpose of consolidating forest lands belonging to the United States within the Oregon National Forest, the Secretary of the Interior be, and he hereby is, authorized and empowered, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, to exchange, upon the basis of equal value, lands belonging to the United States in the Oregon National Forest for privately owned lands lying within the exterior limits of the Oregon National Forest; and upon the consummation of such exchanges the lands deeded to the United States shall become parts of the Oregon National Forest.
Approved, September 8, 1916.