HR 8141 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
A bill to amend the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 to establish policies and procedures (including restrictions and exchange requirements) to be followed by Federal agencies prior to the acquisition of private lands or interests in private lands, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1980-09-17)
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Amends the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 to require a Federal agency to prepare a land acquisition plan before acquiring lands or interests in lands within an area subject to general acquisition authority after the enactment of this Act. Requires such plan to: (1) specifically identify the land or interests needed to meet specified ojectives; (2) review alternatives to acquisition; (3) identify private lands to be acquired and access routes which may be affected; and (4) balance the need for acquisition against the costs and impacts on private landowners and State and local governments. Requires each such plan to be submitted to the Land Policy Group after an opportunity for a public hearing. Establishes a Land Policy Group to explore and promote the use of alternatives to acquisition of private lands to achieve Federal land and water project objectives. Directs the Group to: (1) develop uniform land acquisition procedures; (2) review Federal agencies' land acquisition plans; (3) coordinate the acquisition of private lands; (4) review appeals by private landowners or State or local governments concerning Federal land acquisitions; …
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