36 CFR 254.21

§ 254.21 Applications.

United States · 36 CFR — Parks, Forests, and Public Property · Status: effective

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Citation: 36 CFR 254.21, § 254.21 Applications, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/159705
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(a) An application to purchase National Forest System lands— (1) Must be made by designated officials) authorized to do business in the name of a county, city, or local governmental subdivision; (2) May be in the form of a letter, ordinance, or resolution; (3) Must be furnished to the District Ranger or the Forest Supervisor for the National Forest area in which the lands are situated; and (4) Must be limited to 640 acres or less adjacent to an established community. (b) An application must be accompanied by— (1) A description of the land desired; and (2) A development plan, consisting of a narrative statement and map, which gives a detailed description of the intended use of the site and how essential community needs will be met by the purchase.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.