S. 277 — A bill to release a Federal reversionary interest and convey mineral interests in Chester County, Tennessee, and for other purposes.

This section directs the Secretary of Agriculture to (1) release, without consideration or any appraisal, report, or environmental review notwithstanding requirements under section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1011(c)), the U.S. reversionary interest in approximately 0.62 acres of State forest land in Chickasaw State Forest, Chester County, Tennessee (as identified on a Forest Service map dated December 13, 2019), which takes effect if the land ceases public use per a 1955 deed; and (2) convey to Tennessee, by quitclaim deed without warranty or consideration and without any exploratory program, mineral findings, appraisal, report, or environmental review notwithstanding section 209 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1719) or related regulations, the U.S. mineral interests in that land. Tennessee shall pay all administrative costs associated with both actions. (Thus, these releases resolve a 19-inch encroachment by Bethel Baptist Church onto the State-owned parcel.)