Title 43: Public Lands
BLM management, public land disposal and retention, water reclamation, rights-of-way, and homestead laws.
42 chapters · 567 sections · 3 key sections available
Key Sections (3)
Federal Land Policy and Management Act — Congressional Declaration of Policy
Federal public lands are generally retained in government ownership and managed by BLM for multiple uses — recreation, grazing, mining, conservation — balancing current needs with future sustainability.
Right-of-Way Grants on Public Lands
The Interior Secretary can grant rights-of-way across public land for roads, pipelines, power lines, and other infrastructure, with conditions to minimize environmental damage.
Water Supply Act — Federal Reclamation Projects
The federal government cooperates with states and local entities to develop water supplies through federal reservoir and reclamation projects, with local interests repaying their share of costs.
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