FEDERAL · 16 U.S.C. · Chapter 98
Definitions
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
In this subchapter:
(1)Federal land
The term "Federal land" means—
(A)any land in the National Forest System (as defined in section 1609(a) of this title) that is administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and
(B)public lands (as defined in section 1702 of title 43), the surface of which is administered by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
(2)Secretary concerned
The term "Secretary concerned" means—
(A)the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to land described in paragraph (1)(A); and
(B)the Secretary, with respect to land described in paragraph (1)(B).
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History
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, §4101, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 757.)
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Definition of "Secretary"
Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, see section 2 of Pub. L. 116–9, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
Definition of "Secretary"
Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, see section 2 of Pub. L. 116–9, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.