To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes. do?

This bill, formally titled 'To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes,' aims to grant Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way. The bill's purpose is to facilitate the construction of a new road within Juniper Canyon.

Q: What does GRANT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY TO CROOK COUNTY, OREGON. of To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes. do?

This section authorizes the Secretary to grant Crook County, Oregon, a permanent right-of-way. The right-of-way is 80 feet wide and extends from Oregon Route 380 to Juniper Canyon Road. The purpose of the right-of-way is for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon and subsequent public access and use. The grant is subject to valid existing rights.

Q: What does CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO CROOK COUNTY, OREGON. of To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes. do?

This section authorizes the conveyance of four approximately 40-acre parcels of land to Crook County, Oregon. The conveyance is to occur without consideration or reservation of rights by the United States. The conveyance is subject to valid existing rights and subsection (d). The primary purpose of the conveyance is to establish fire safe zones maintained by the County. Crook County is required to pay all costs associated with the conveyance. If the Secretary determines the property is no longer maintained as fire safe zones, ownership will revert to the United States.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes. do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “County” is defined as Crook County, Oregon. A “fire safe zone” is defined as land maintained to support emergency response and firefighter safety during wildfires. The “Map” refers to a specific map titled “Juniper Canyon Land Conveyance” prepared by the Bureau of Land Management and dated April 8, 2026. The “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Cliff Bentz (R-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill grants Crook County, Oregon, a permanent 80-foot-wide right-of-way for constructing a new road and ensuring public access within Juniper Canyon.
The bill authorizes the transfer of approximately four 40-acre parcels of federal land to Crook County, Oregon, to establish fire safe zones, with ownership reverting to the U.S. if the land is no longer maintained for that purpose.
Crook County is responsible for covering all costs associated with the land conveyance and will maintain the transferred land as fire safe zones to support emergency response.

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