Title II of FLPMA: public land law reform or an invitation for bureaucratic overkill
The Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976 provides the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with statutory guidelines for land-management policies and programs and repeals a number of outdated and often incompatible laws. A brief legal history of the public land system is followed by an examination of the provisions and impacts of Title II of FLPMA. Some problem areas are noted in the land-acquisition and -disposition provisions, specifically those requiring a 90-day delay in proposed sales of tracts exceeding 2500 acres, 60-day notice to state and local governments, discretionary powers given the Secretary, preference to users, consistency of mission, and reservation and conveyance of minerals. The reform attempts of FLPMA, while applauded for intent, are seen to have a number of weak links which could lead to conflicts of interest and litigation. 145 footnotes and references. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 5693677
- Journal Information:
- Ariz. Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Ariz. Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 21:2; ISSN ALRED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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