Public Law 708.

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(/us/pl/75/707)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* Puerto Rico.Transfer of certain real estate of War Department to Government of. That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to transfer to the Government of Puerto Rico portions of lands indicated as “lots 75, 38, 45, and 46” of map entitled “Military Reservation of San Juan, Puerto Rico”, prepared by Colonel George L. Byroade, May 5, 1934, as filed in the office of the Quartermaster General, War Department, Washington, District of Columbia, more particularly described as follows:

Description. Lot 75: All that parcel of land marked with “No. 75” on the official map of the Military Reservation of San Juan, Puerto Rico, dated May 5, 1934, compiled by order of Colonel George L. Byroade,52 Stat. 1031 Sixty-fifth Infantry, lying south of the Salvador Brau Boulevard and north of the line of the military reservation comprised between corners numbered 62 and 61, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the point situated along course numbered 62 to 61 of the military reservation at San Juan, Puerto Rico, and at a distance of nineteen and forty-two one-hundredths meters (sixty-three and seven-tenths feet), and north seventy-six degrees thirty-seven minutes west from point numbered 62 (point numbered 1 of the map); thence along said course numbered 62 to 61 north seventy-six degrees thirty-seven minutes west, a distance of ninety-nine and sixty one- hundredths meters (three hundred and twenty-six and seven-tenths feet) to point numbered 2; thence along the south side of Salvador Brau Boulevard north seventy-six degrees twenty-two minutes thirty seconds east, distance one and two one-hundredths meters (three and three-tenths feet) to corner numbered 3; thence south seventy-nine degrees fifty-five minutes twenty seconds east, distance sixty-five and seventy-seven one-hundredths meters (two hundred and fifteen and seven-tenths feet) to corner numbered 4; thence south seventy-six degrees seventeen minutes ten seconds east and distance seven and seventy-six one-hundredths meters (twenty-five and five-tenths feet) to corner numbered 5; thence south seventy-two degrees nine minutes ten seconds east and distance five and fifty-five one-hundredths meters (eighteen and two-tenths feet) to corner numbered 6; thence south sixty-six degrees thirty-nine minutes thirty seconds east and distance thirteen and sixty one-hundredths meters (forty-four and six-tenths feet) to corner numbered 6; thence south sixty-three degrees forty-nine minutes forty seconds east and distance six and fifty-one one-hundredths meters (twenty-one and four-tenths feet) to point numbered 1 of departure.

Contains an area of two hundred and fifty and forty one-hundredths square meters, equal to two thousand six hundred and ninety-five and thirty one-hundredths square feet. Lot 38: All that parcel of land of triangular shape marked with “No. 38” on the official map of the Military Reservation of San Juan, Puerto Rico, dated May 5, 1934, compiled by order of Colonel George L. Byroade, Sixty-fifth Infantry, located south of Salvador Brau Boulevard and to the north of course numbered 66 to 67 of the main military reservation; more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at point numbered 11 in the course numbered 66–67 of said main reservation, San Juan, Puerto Rico, distant one hundred and fifty and thirty-six one-hundredths meters (four hundred and ninety-three and two-tenths feet) from corner numbered 67: thence along said course numbered 66–67 south eighty-six degrees seven minutes west thirty-nine and sixty-five one-hundredths meters (one hundred and thirty and one-tenth feet) to point numbered 11; thence along the south side of Salvador Brau Boulevard north seventy-two degrees fifty-three minutes ten seconds east forty and seventy-nine one-hundredths meters (one hundred and thirty-three and eight-tenths feet) to point numbered 12 in course numbered 10–11 of the parcel of land transferred to the people of Puerto Rico by proclamation of the President dated November 17, 1911; thence along said course numbered 10–11 south three degrees fifty-three minutes east nine and fifty-nine one-hundredths meters (thirty-one and five-tenths feet) to point numbered 11 of departure.

Contains an area of one hundred and ninety and twelve one-hundredths square meters equal to two thousand forty-six and forty-five one-hundredths square feet. Lot 45: All that parcel of land of triangular shape marked with “No. 45” on the official plan of the Military Reservation of San Juan, Puerto Rico, dated May 5, 1934, compiled by order of Colonel George L. Byroade, Sixty-fifth Infantry, situated south of Salvador Brau52 Stat. 1032 Boulevard and to the north of courses numbered 74–73, 73–72 of said military reservation, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at corner numbered 73 of said main military reservation and along course numbered 73–72 north fifty-five degrees west one hundred and two and ninety-five one-hundredths meters (three hundred and thirty-seven and seven-tenths feet) to point numbered 13; thence along the south side of Salvador Brau Boulevard south sixty-three degrees three minutes thirty seconds east one hundred and forty-seven and seventy-two one-hundredths meters (four hundred and eighty-four and five-tenths feet) to point numbered 14, situated in course numbered 73–74 of said main reservation and at a distance of twenty-four and ninety one-hundredths meters (eighty hundred and seventeen feet) from corner numbered 74; thence along said course numbered 74–73 bordering an old masonry wall north seventy-eight degrees fifty-five minutes west forty-seven and forty one-hundredths meters (one hundred and fifty-five and five-tenths feet) to corner numbered 73 or point of departure.

Contains an area of nine hundred and fifty-six and sixty-one one-hundredths square meters, equal to ten thousand two hundred and ninety-six and ninety-five one-hundredths square feet. Lot 46: All that parcel of land of triangular shape marked with “No. 46” in the official plan of the Military Reservation of San Juan, Puerto Rico, compiled by order of Colonel George L, Byroade, Sixty-fifth Infantry, situated to the south of Salvador Brau Boulevard and to the north of course numbered 76–75 of said main military reservation more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at corner numbered 76 of said main military reservation thence along course numbered 76–75, north eighty-eight degrees fifty minutes west fifteen and sixty one-hundredths meters (fifty-one and two-tenths feet) to point numbered 15; thence along south side of Salvador Brau Boulevard north seventy-two degrees one minute and thirty seconds east five and ninety-three one-hundredths meters (nine-teen and five-tenths feet) to point numbered 16; thence north fifty-seven degrees fifty-five minutes and thirty seconds east four and forty-three one-hundredths meters (fourteen and five-tenths feet) to point numbered 17; thence north fifty-four degrees thirty-six minutes and twenty seconds east four and sixty-six one-hundredths meters (fifteen and three-tenths feet) to point numbered 18; thence north forty-three degrees fifty-five minutes and twenty seconds east four and eighty-nine one-hundredths meters (sixteen feet) to point numbered 19; in the prolongation toward the north of course numbered 77–76 of said main military reservation; thence along said prolongation of course numbered 77–76 bordering the parcel of land occupied by the United States Navy Radio Station south five degrees sixteen minutes west a distance of ten and seventy-seven one-hundredths meters (thirty-five and three-tenths feet) to corner numbered 76 or point of departure.

Contains an area of sixty-four and twenty-four one-hundredths square meters equal to six hundred *Proviso*.Deviations in descriptions authorized.ninety-one and forty-eight one-hundredths square feet: *Provided*, That the Secretary of War is authorized to make such deviations in the descriptions of the lands involved as may be necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Act. Approved, June 23, 1938. To provide for the leasing of State, county, and privately owned lands for the purpose of furthering the orderly use, improvement, and development of grazing districts. 1938-06-23 603 Chapter 52 Stat. 1033 75 3 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

Digitization Vendor 2024-11-15 public 52 Stat. 1033 [CHAPTER 603] AN ACT To provide for the leasing of State, county, and privately owned lands for the purpose of furthering the orderly use, improvement, and development of grazing districts. June 23, 1938[[H. R. 7874](/us/bill/75/hr/7874)][[Public, No. 708](/us/pl/75/708)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the SecretaryLease of State, etc., lands lying within boundaries of grazing districts. of the Interior in his discretion is authorized to lease at rates to be determined by him any State, county, or privately owned lands chiefly valuable for grazing purposes and lying within the exterior boundaries of a grazing district when, in his judgment, the leasing of such lands will promote the orderly use of the district and aid in conserving the forage resources of the public lands therein: *Provided*, That no such leases shall run for a period of more than*Provisos*.Duration of leases.Grazing fees. ten years and in no event shall the grazing fees paid the United States for the grazing privileges on any of the lands leased under the provisions of this section be less than the rental paid by the United States for any of such lands: *Provided further*, That nothingAvailability of funds. in this section shall be construed as authorizing the appropriation of any moneys except that moneys heretofore or hereafter appropriated for construction, purchase, and maintenance of range improvements within grazing districts, pursuant to the provisions of sections 10 and 11 of the Act of June 28, 1934 (48 Stat. 1269), as[48 Stat. 1273](/us/stat/48/1273); [49 Stat. 1978](/us/stat/49/1978).[43 U. S. C. §§ 315i, j;

Supp. III, § 315i](/us/usc/t43/s315i/j). amended June 26, 1936 (49 Stat. 1976), may be made additionally available by Congress for the leasing of land under this Act. Sec. 2. That the lands leased under this Act shall be administeredAdministration.[48 Stat. 1269](/us/stat/48/1269); [49 Stat. 1976](/us/stat/49/1976).[43 U. S. C. § 315; Supp. III, § 315](/us/usc/t43/s315). under the provisions of the Act of June 28, 1934 (48 Stat. 1269), as amended June 26, 1936 (49 Stat. 1976), commonly known as the Taylor Grazing Act.

Sec. 3. That contributions received by the Secretary of the InteriorContributions; availability.[48 Stat. 1273](/us/stat/48/1273).[43 U. S. C. § 315h](/us/usc/t43/s315h). under section 9 of the Act of June 28, 1934 (48 Stat. 1269), as amended June 26, 1936 (49 Stat. 1976), toward the administration, protection, and improvement of any district shall be additionally available for the leasing of lands under this Act. Sec. 4. All moneys received by the Secretary of the Interior inDeposit of receipts; availability. the administration of leased lands as provided in section 2 of this Act shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts, but are hereby made available, when appropriated by the Congress, for the leasing of lands under this Act and shall not be distributed as provided under sections 10 and 11 of the Act of June 28, 1934 (48 Stat. 1269), as amended June 26, 1936 (49 Stat. 1976).

Approved, June 23, 1938. For the relief of the State of Connecticut. 1938-06-23 604 Chapter 52 Stat. 1033 75 3 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2024-11-15 public [CHAPTER 604] AN ACT For the relief of the State of Connecticut. June 23, 1938[[H. R. 9981](/us/bill/75/hr/9981)][

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