Acquisition of public lands for disposal of low-level radioactive waste
It is clear that the Federal Land Policy Management Act (FLPMA) gives broadly extended statutory authority to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to effect public land transactions. For the purposes of this study, the focus will be on an examination of the boundaries of BLM's powers to effect the exchange and sale of public lands. In the course of examining these powers, consideration will be given also to certain limitations inherent in the statutes which may delay implementation of BLM powers and the consequent effective transfer of public lands. The principal reason for possible delay is the FLPMA requirement for land use planning. Other delay sources could be the requirement for fair market value and the increased prospect of third party judicial challenge. Finally, some consideration will be given to alternative approaches such as the Federal Asset Management Program, the Recreation and Public Purposes Act and State selection of lands.
- Research Organization:
- Colorado Office of the Governor, Denver (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG07-82ID12371
- OSTI ID:
- 5727261
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ID/12371-5; ON: DE84001147
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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