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Title 43 — Public Lands
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Chapter 1
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
§ 1
Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 632
§ 2
Duties concerning public lands
§ 3
Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 632, 636
§ 3a
Omitted
§ 6
Duties of employees to certify, record, etc., patents
§ 7
Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 632, 641
§ 8
Omitted
§ 9
Repealed. June 17, 1948, ch. 496, §2(b), 62 Stat. 476
§ 10
Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 632, 645
§ 11
Restriction on officers, clerks, and employees
§ 12
Seal, books, and records
§ 13
Original papers on file as evidence
§ 14
Returns relative to lands
§ 15
Issuance and signing of patents by Secretary of the Interior; delegation of authority; notice
§ 16
Engrossing and recording patents
§ 17
Plats of land surveyed
§ 18
Copies of papers filed
§ 22
Repealed. July 30, 1947, ch. 354, §2, 61 Stat. 522
§ 23
Repealed. Pub. L. 86–649, title II, §202(b), July 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 507
§ 24
Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 632, 646, 647
Chapter 2
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
§ 31
Director of United States Geological Survey
§ 31a
Findings and purpose
§ 31b
Definitions
§ 31c
Geologic mapping program
§ 31d
Advisory committee
§ 31e
Geologic mapping program 5-year plan
§ 31f
National geologic map database
§ 31g
Biennial report
§ 31h
Authorization of appropriations
§ 31i
Report on resource research activities
§ 31j
Biological research activity of Survey; review and report by National Academy of Sciences
§ 31k
National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System
§ 31l
Earth Mapping Resources Initiative
§ 32
Acting Director
§ 33
Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §53, 70A Stat. 641
§ 34
Scientific employees
§ 35
Repealed. Pub. L. 87–304, §9(a)(2), Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 664
§ 36
Purchase of books
§ 36a
Acquisition of scientific or technical books, maps, etc., for library
§ 36b
Acquisition of lands or interests therein for use in gaging streams or underground water resources
§ 36c
Acceptance of contributions from public and private sources; cooperation with other agencies in prosecution of projects
§ 36d
Cooperative agreements
§ 37
Omitted
§ 38
Topographic surveys; marking elevations
§ 41
Publications and reports; preparation and sale
§ 42
Distribution of maps and atlases, etc
§ 42a
Use of receipts from sale of maps for map printing and distribution
§ 43
Copies to Senators, Representatives, and Delegates
§ 44
Sale of transfers or copies of data
§ 45
Production and sale of copies of photographs and records; disposition of receipts
§ 46
Omitted
§ 47
Repealed. Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 770, §1(11), 60 Stat. 867
§ 48
Omitted
§ 49
Extension of cooperative work to Puerto Rico
§ 50
Survey's share of cost of topographic mapping or water resources investigations carried on with States
§ 50a
Working capital fund for United States Geological Survey
§ 50b
Recording of obligations against accounts receivable and crediting of amounts received; work involving cooperation with State, Territory, etc
§ 50c
Payment of costs incidental to utilization of services of volunteers
§ 50d
Services of students or recent graduates
§ 50e
USGS energy and minerals research facility
§ 50–1
Funds for mappings and investigations considered intragovernmental funds
Chapter 3
SURVEYS
§ 51
Omitted
§ 52
Surveying duties
§ 53
Powers devolved on Secretary of the Interior on turning over of papers to States
§ 54
Completion of surveys; delivery to States
§ 55
Field notes delivered to States; access to
§ 56
Conditions of delivery to States
§ 57
Authenticated copies or extracts from records as evidence
§ 58
Transcripts from records of Louisiana
§ 59
Official papers in office of surveyor general in California; copies
§ 60
Stationery for mineral surveys
Chapter 4
DISTRICT LAND OFFICES
§ 74
Omitted
§ 75
Administration of oaths
§ 79c
Payment of fees, commissions, etc.; deposit in Treasury
§ 79d
Alaska land claimant liable for fees, commissions or purchase money; deposit in Treasury
§ 81
Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 632, 645, 646
§ 82
Repealed. Pub. L. 86–649, title II, §202(b), July 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 507
§ 83
Transcripts of records as evidence
§ 84
Repealed. Pub. L. 86–649, title II, §202(b), July 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 507
§ 85
Omitted
§ 86
Accounting for fees for notices of cancellation of entries
§ 89
Monthly returns of district land offices
§ 90
Omitted
§ 91
Deposit in Treasury of unearned fees and unofficial moneys
§ 92
Lists furnished with deposits
§ 93
Deposit of moneys deposited by unknown parties
§ 94
Reimbursement of sums disbursed as special disbursing agents
§ 99
Repayment of moneys deposited and covered into Treasury
§ 100
Disqualification
§ 101
Report of disqualification; designation of officer to act
§ 102
Attendance of witnesses
§ 103
Witnesses' fees
§ 104
Disobedience to subpoena
§ 105
Depositions of witnesses residing outside county
§ 106
Continuing taking of depositions in behalf of opposite party
§ 107
Penalty for false information
Chapter 5
LAND DISTRICTS
§ 121
Discontinuance of land offices by President
§ 122
Discontinuance of land offices by Secretary of the Interior
§ 123
Continuance of land offices when required by public convenience
§ 123a
Continuation of existing land districts and offices in Alaska; change of district boundaries, or discontinuance of districts; designation and location of land offices
§ 124
Consolidation of land offices
§ 125
Annexation of discontinued district to adjacent district
§ 126
Change of location of land offices
§ 127
Change of boundaries of land districts
§ 128
Division or change of boundaries; continuance of business of original district
§ 129
Office rent and clerk hire for consolidated land offices
§ 130
Entry of public lands in States where no land offices exist
Chapter 6
WITHDRAWAL FROM SETTLEMENT, LOCATION, SALE, OR ENTRY
§ 141
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
§ 142
Rights of occupants or claimants of oil- or gas-bearing lands; exceptions to withdrawals
§ 143
Repealed. Pub. L. 86–533, §1(14), June 29, 1960, 74 Stat. 248
§ 144
Entries on land withdrawn as valuable for oil or gas validated
§ 145
Sale of lands withdrawn
§ 146
Patents to purchasers of lands withdrawn
§ 147
Disposition of proceeds of sale of withdrawn lands
§ 148
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
§ 149
Exchange of private lands included in Indian reservation for other lands
§ 150
Withdrawals of land for Indian reservations prohibited
§ 151
Opening of lands restored to entry after withdrawals
§ 152
Restoration of lands previously withdrawn
§ 153
Reservation of lands in North Dakota
§ 154
Vacation of withdrawals under reclamation law; lands valuable for minerals; reservation of rights, ways, and easements; rules and regulations
§ 155
Withdrawal, reservation, or restriction of public lands for defense purposes; "public lands" defined; exception
§ 156
Approval by Congress necessary for withdrawal, reservation, or restriction of over 5,000 acres for any Department of Defense project or facility
§ 157
Application for withdrawal, reservation, or restriction; specifications
§ 158
Mineral resources on withdrawn lands; disposition and exploration
Chapter 7
HOMESTEADS
§ 165
Transferred
§ 176
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §705(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
§ 177
Patents for lands in New Mexico held under color of title
§ 178
Patents for lands in New Mexico; lands contiguous to Spanish or Mexican land grants
§ 181
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
§ 209
Extension of public-land laws to certain lands in Oklahoma
§ 210
Recognition of equitable claims on certain lands in Oklahoma; validation of homestead entries
§ 261
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §702, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2787
§ 262
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
§ 263
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §702, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2787
§ 270
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789
§ 299
Reservation of coal and mineral rights
§ 300
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
§ 301
Rules and regulations
§ 302
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §702, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2787
§ 270–4
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789
§ 270–11
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789
§ 270–12
Disposal by United States of coal, oil, or gas deposits reserved to United States; entry, reentry, etc., on lands for prospecting, mining, and removal
Chapter 8A
GRAZING LANDS
§ 315
Grazing districts; establishment; restrictions; prior rights; rights-of-way; hearing and notice; hunting or fishing rights
§ 315a
Protection, administration, regulation, and improvement of districts; rules and regulations; study of erosion and flood control; offenses
§ 315b
Grazing permits; fees; vested water rights; permits not to create right in land
§ 315c
Fences, wells, reservoirs, and other improvements; construction; permits; partition fences
§ 315d
Grazing stock for domestic purposes; use of natural resources
§ 315e
Rights of way; development of mineral resources
§ 315f
Homestead entry within district or withdrawn lands; classification; preferences
§ 315h
Cooperation with associations, land officials, and agencies engaged in conservation or propagation of wildlife; local hearings on appeals; acceptance and use of contributions
§ 315i
Disposition of moneys received; availability for improvements
§ 315j
Appropriation of moneys received; application of public-land laws to Indian ceded lands; application for mineral title to lands
§ 315k
Cooperation with governmental departments; coordination of range administration
§ 315l
Lands under national-forest administration
§ 315m
Lease of isolated or disconnected tracts for grazing; preferences
§ 315n
State police power not abridged
§ 315o
Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649
§ 315p
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §705(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
§ 315q
Withdrawal of lands for war or national defense purposes; payment for cancellation of permits or licenses
§ 315r
Rental payments in advance in case of withdrawal of lands for war or national defense purposes
§ 316
Declaration of policy
§ 316a
Definitions
§ 316b
Grazing districts
§ 316c
Alteration of grazing districts
§ 316d
Notice of establishment and alteration of grazing district; hearings
§ 316e
Preferences
§ 316f
Terms and conditions of lease
§ 316g
Grazing fees
§ 316h
Dispositions of receipts
§ 316i
Assignment of leases
§ 316j
Improvements to leasehold
§ 316k
Penalties
§ 316l
Stock driveways and free grazing
§ 316m
Hearing and appeals
§ 316n
Administration
§ 316o
Laws applicable
§ 315m–1
Lease of State, county, or privately owned lands; period of lease; rental
§ 315o–1
Board of grazing district advisers; composition; meetings; duties
§ 315m–2
Administration of leased lands
§ 315o–2
Animals and equipment for field employees
§ 315m–3
Availability of contributions received
§ 315m–4
Disposition of receipts; availability for leasing of land
Chapter 9
DESERT-LAND ENTRIES
§ 321
Entry right generally; extent of right to appropriate waters
§ 322
Desert lands defined; question how determined
§ 323
Application to certain States
§ 324
Assignment of entries
§ 325
Resident citizenship of State as qualification for entry
§ 326
Unsurveyed lands not subject to entry; preferential right of entry after survey
§ 327
Filing irrigation plan; association of entrymen
§ 328
Expenditures and cultivation requirements
§ 329
Issue of patent on final proof; citizenship requirement as to patentee; limit as to amount of holding
§ 330
Desert-land entry in addition to homestead entry
§ 331
Reclamation requirements waived in favor of disabled soldiers, etc
§ 332
Omitted
§ 333
Extension of time for completion of irrigation works
§ 334
Further extension of time for final proofs
§ 335
Further extension in cases not covered by sections 333 and 334 of this title
§ 336
Further extension in addition to that authorized by sections 333 to 335 of this title
§ 336c
Omitted
§ 336d
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §702, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2787
§ 337
Entry, after expenditures, perfected as homestead entry
§ 338
Election to perfect entry; final proof
§ 339
Perfection of title to entry; supplementary provisions to sections 335, 337, and 338
Chapter 10
UNDERGROUND-WATER RECLAMATION GRANTS
§ 356
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789
Chapter 11
DISCOVERY, DEVELOPMENT, AND MARKING OF WATER HOLES, ETC., BY GOVERNMENT
§ 361
Authority to explore for, develop, and mark water holes, etc
§ 362
Injury to signposts and filling up or fouling water supply
§ 363
Rules and regulations by Secretary
Chapter 11A
BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES
§ 364
Uniformity in geographic nomenclature and orthography; exercise of functions of Secretary of the Interior
§ 364a
Board on Geographic Names; establishment and membership; appointment and term of office
§ 364b
Formulation of principles, policies and procedures; action by Secretary; recommendations of Board
§ 364c
Studies, investigations, and records; staff assistance; advisory committees
§ 364d
Promulgation of decisions; furnishing information
§ 364e
Standardization of geographic names; abolition of United States Board on Geographical Names in Department of the Interior; transfer of duties
§ 364f
Application to naming of offices or establishments
Chapter 12
RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
§ 371
Definitions
§ 372
Water right as appurtenant to land and extent of right
§ 373
General authority of Secretary of the Interior
§ 373a
Commissioner of Reclamation; appointment
§ 373b
Law enforcement authority at Bureau of Reclamation facilities
§ 373c
Definitions
§ 373d
Grants and cooperative agreements with Indian tribes and organizations
§ 373e
Bureau of Reclamation site security
§ 373f
Partnerships, grants, and cooperative agreements with local joint powers authorities
§ 374
Sale of lands acquired in connection with irrigation project
§ 375
Sale of land improved at expense of reclamation fund
§ 375a
Sale under sections 374 and 375 of lands appraised at not exceeding $300
§ 375b
Disposal of tracts too small to be classed farm units
§ 375c
Sales of small tracts to resident farm owners and entrymen; price; terms; acreage purchasable
§ 375d
Issuance of patent for small tracts; reservations
§ 375e
Moneys from sale of small tracts covered into reclamation fund; credit
§ 375f
Rules and regulations
§ 376
Return of land donations not needed
§ 377
General expenses of Bureau of Reclamation chargeable to general reclamation fund
§ 377a
Limitation on use of funds where organizations or individuals are in arrears on contract charges
§ 377b
Availability of appropriations for Bureau of Reclamation
§ 378
Omitted
§ 379
Purchase of scientific books, law books, etc
§ 380
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
§ 381
Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 639
§ 382
Repealed. Pub. L. 87–304, §9(a)(3), Sept. 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 664
§ 383
Vested rights and State laws unaffected
§ 384
Extension of time for payment of charges accrued prior to March 2, 1924, and January 1, 1925
§ 385
Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649
§ 385a
Payments to school districts for education of dependents of construction personnel; cooperative arrangements; chargeable to project
§ 385b
Repealed. Pub. L. 86–533, §1(18), June 29, 1960, 74 Stat. 248
§ 385c
Omitted
§ 386
Application of excess-land provisions of reclamation laws to certain lands
§ 387
Removal of sand, gravel, etc.; leases, easements, etc
§ 388
Contracts for materials; liability of United States
§ 389
Relocation of highways, railroads, transmission lines, etc., exchange of water, water rights or electric energy
§ 390
Utilization of dams and reservoir projects for irrigation purposes; additional construction; necessity of authorization; apportionment of cost; limitation
§ 390a
Repealed. Pub. L. 105–362, title IX, §901(e)(2), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3289
§ 390aa
Congressional declaration of purpose; short title
§ 390b
Development of water supplies for domestic, municipal, industrial, and other purposes
§ 390bb
Definitions
§ 390c
Water reservoirs; interests of States and local agencies in storage space
§ 390cc
New or amended contracts
§ 390d
Dams and reservoirs wherein costs thereof, or rights thereto, have been acquired by local interests
§ 390dd
Limitation on ownership
§ 390e
Rights, acquisition and availability of; obligation for operation and maintenance; costs for reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement; use during Government operation or by contract
§ 390ee
Pricing
§ 390f
Revision of leases or agreements to evidence conversion of rights to use of storage rights
§ 390ff
Certification of compliance
§ 390g
Groundwater recharge of aquifers; demonstration program
§ 390gg
Equivalency
§ 390h
Program to investigate reclamation and reuse of wastewater and groundwater; general authority
§ 390hh
Operation and maintenance charges
§ 390ii
Disposition of excess lands
§ 390jj
Water conservation
§ 390kk
Residency not required
§ 390ll
Corps of Engineers projects
§ 390mm
Repayment of construction charges
§ 390nn
Trusts
§ 390oo
Temporary supplies of water
§ 390pp
Involuntary foreclosure
§ 390qq
Isolated tracts
§ 390rr
Central Arizona Project
§ 390ss
Religious or charitable organizations
§ 390tt
Contract required
§ 390uu
Waiver of sovereign immunity
§ 390vv
Excess crop restrictions
§ 390ww
Administrative provisions
§ 390xx
Validation of contracts entered into prior to October 1, 1981
§ 390yy
Leasing requirements
§ 390zz
Reporting
§ 391
Establishment of "reclamation fund"
§ 391a
Advances to reclamation fund
§ 391b
Omitted
§ 392
Payments into reclamation fund of moneys received from entrymen and water right applicants
§ 392a
Payment into reclamation fund of receipts from irrigation projects; transfer of power revenues to General Treasury after repayment of construction costs
§ 393
Proceeds from sale of materials, etc
§ 394
Proceeds from sale of products of or leases of withdrawn or reserved lands
§ 395
Contributions by State, municipality, etc
§ 396
Return of contributions to cooperative investigations of projects
§ 397
Advances by Government for completion of projects initiated prior to June 25, 1910
§ 397a
Advances for operation and maintenance of projects
§ 398
Sales of Government certificates to obtain funds for advances
§ 399
Omitted
§ 400
Advances as item of cost of construction and maintenance of project
§ 401
Amounts collected from defaulting contractors and their sureties
§ 402
Omitted
§ 407
Reclamation Water Settlements Fund
§ 411
Surveys for, location, and construction of irrigation works generally
§ 411a
Repealed. Feb. 28, 1929, ch. 374, §2, 45 Stat. 1406
§ 411b
Employment of engineers, geologists, appraisers and economists for reclamation consultation work; compensation; retired Army and Navy officers as consulting engineers
§ 412
Prerequisites to initiation of project or division of project
§ 413
Approval of project by President
§ 414
Appropriation for projects essential
§ 415
Receipts applicable to project generally
§ 416
Laws applicable to withdrawn lands; restoration to entry
§ 417
Reservation of easements in public lands for reclamation projects
§ 418
Private lands within project; agreement as to disposal of excess over farm unit
§ 419
Contract for irrigation project; notice as to lands irrigable, unit of entry, and construction charges
§ 420
Use of earth, timber, etc., from other public lands
§ 421
Acquisition of lands for irrigation project; eminent domain
§ 421a
Construction of distribution and drainage systems by irrigation districts or public agencies
§ 421b
Loans for construction of distribution and drainage systems; repayment contract; time period for repayment of loan; "irrigation district or other public agency" defined
§ 421c
Conditions of loan for distribution and drainage systems; reconveyance by Secretary of lands, interests in lands, and distribution works heretofore conveyed to the United States; conditions of reconveyance; rights of way
§ 421d
Effect on existing laws
§ 421e
Municipal and industrial water supply delivery and distribution; allocation of loan funds; loan repayment contract requirements; rate of interest
§ 421f
Existing loan contracts; negotiation by Secretary of amendments
§ 421g
Existing rights unaffected
§ 421h
Procedural and substantive requirements applicable to works financed by loans pursuant to sections 421a to 421h of this title
§ 422
Construction of dams across Yellowstone River
§ 422a
Declaration of purpose
§ 422b
Definitions
§ 422c
Proposals; submission; payment for cost of examination
§ 422d
Contents of proposals
§ 422e
Contract requirements
§ 422f
Proposals for projects previously authorized; waiver of requirements; approval; negotiation of contract
§ 422g
Information from Federal agencies; costs
§ 422h
Planning and construction; transfer of funds
§ 422i
Rules and regulations
§ 422j
Appropriations; notice to Congress of receipt of proposal; funds to initiate proposal; availability of appropriations; reimbursement; limitations on expenditures in any single State; waiver
§ 422k
Supplement to Federal reclamation laws; short title
§ 422l
Application of this subchapter to Hawaii
§ 423
Permanently unproductive lands; exclusion from project; disposition of water right
§ 423a
Construction charges on permanently unproductive lands already paid; disposition
§ 423b
Suspension of payment of construction charges against areas temporarily unproductive
§ 423c
Exchange of unpatented entries; entries, farms or private lands, eliminated from project; rights not assignable; rights of lienholders; preference to ex-service men
§ 423d
Amendment of existing water right contracts by Secretary of the Interior
§ 423e
Completion of new projects or new division; execution of contract with district as condition precedent to delivery of water; contents of contract; cooperation of States with United States; limitations on sale of land
§ 423f
Purpose of sections 423 to 423g and 610
§ 423g
Adjustment of water right charges as final adjudication on projects and divisions named
§ 423h
Delivery of water to excess lands upon death of spouse
§ 424
Disposal of lands classified as temporarily or permanently unproductive; persons who may take
§ 424a
Sale of unproductive lands; terms; area purchasable; tracts included
§ 424b
Application of certain statutes to lands sold
§ 424c
Issuance of patents; recitals in patents; reservations
§ 424d
Use of moneys collected from sales, project construction charges and water rentals respecting unproductive lands
§ 424e
Authority of Secretary of the Interior; rules and regulations
§ 425
Exemption of lands owned by States, etc., from acreage limitation on receipt of irrigation benefits; determination of exempt status
§ 425a
Eligibility of transferred lands owned by States, etc., for receipt of water from a Federal reclamation project, division, or unit; conditions of eligibility; purchase price
§ 425b
Receipt of project water by lessees of irrigable lands owned by States, etc.; time limitation; applicability of acreage limitations
§ 431
Limitation as to amount of water; qualifications of applicant
§ 432
Entry under homestead laws generally
§ 433
Character and capital qualification of entrymen
§ 433a
Preference of needy families
§ 434
Amount of land for which entry may be made; farm unit; subdivision of lands
§ 435
Entries in excess of farm unit
§ 436
Time when entry may be made generally
§ 437
Lands as to which entries made prior to June 25, 1910, have been relinquished
§ 438
Repealed. Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 428, §10, 67 Stat. 568
§ 439
Cultivation requirement as to entrymen
§ 440
Regulations as to use of water and requirements as to cultivation and reclamation of land; cancellation for noncompliance with requirements
§ 441
Assignment of entries generally
§ 442
Assignment between June 23, 1910, and January 1, 1913, confirmed
§ 443
Limitation of amount of land holdable under assignment of entry
§ 446
Right to make entry on relinquishment of former entry under land laws
§ 447
Relinquishment of homestead entry and making new entry
§ 448
Desert-land entries within reclamation project generally
§ 449
Assignment of desert-land entry within project
§ 451
Conditions necessary for exchange; terms; credits; rights nonassignable
§ 451a
Persons eligible for benefits
§ 451b
Irrigation construction charges
§ 451c
Cancellation of charges or liens; credits
§ 451d
Disposal of improvements; water rights; revertibility of relinquished land
§ 451e
Amendment of farm unit; application; amount of land; exchange; waiver
§ 451f
Exchanges subject to mortgage contracts
§ 451g
Preferences; veterans; timely applicants
§ 451h
Establishment of farm units; size; contiguous or noncontiguous
§ 451i
"Federal irrigation project" defined
§ 451j
Rules and regulations
§ 451k
Availability of appropriations; expenses as nonreimbursable
§ 455
State taxation; lands of homestead entryman
§ 455a
State taxation; lands of desert-land entryman
§ 455b
State tax as lien upon lands; prior lien of United States; rights of holder of tax title
§ 455c
Extinguishment of liens and tax titles on reversion of lands to United States
§ 461
Determination of construction charges generally
§ 462
Classification of irrigable lands and equitable apportionment of charges
§ 463
Repealed. May 25, 1926, ch. 383, §47, 44 Stat. 650
§ 464
Increases of charges on failure to make water-right application
§ 465
Charges for water service prior to notice of construction charge
§ 466
Surveys to correct errors or inequalities in original basis of project
§ 467
Repealed. May 25, 1926, ch. 383, §47, 44 Stat. 650
§ 468
Withdrawal of notice given and modification of applications and contracts made prior to February 13, 1911
§ 469
Increase in construction charges
§ 470
When work increasing construction charge may be undertaken
§ 471
Initial payment and annual installments of charges generally
§ 472
Installments on entries or applications made after August 13, 1914, and prior to December 5, 1924
§ 475
Annual installments on entries and contracts prior to August 13, 1914
§ 476
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
§ 477
Association or irrigation district as fiscal agent of Government
§ 478
Pecuniary penalty for nonpayment of installments of construction charges
§ 479
Shutting off water for nonpayment of construction charge
§ 480
Cancellation of water right or entry for nonpayment of construction charge
§ 481
Action to recover construction charges and penalties
§ 482
Omitted
§ 485
Declaration of policy
§ 485a
Definitions
§ 485b
Amendment of existing repayment contracts
§ 485c
Repealed. Pub. L. 85–611, §3, Aug. 8, 1958, 72 Stat. 543
§ 485d
Time of payments to the United States
§ 485e
Maintenance and operation of project works; delinquency penalties
§ 485f
Negotiation of equitable contracts by Secretary
§ 485g
Classification of lands
§ 485h
New projects; sale of water and electric power; lease of power privileges
§ 485i
Rules and regulations
§ 485j
Effect on existing laws
§ 485k
Short title
§ 491
Authority of Secretary to operate works
§ 492
Operation and maintenance charges generally
§ 493
Operation charges; date of payment; discount; advance payment
§ 493a
Omitted
§ 494
Pecuniary penalty for nonpayment of operation charge
§ 495
Shutting off water for nonpayment of operation charge
§ 496
Cancellation of entry or water right for nonpayment of operation charge
§ 497
Action to recover operation charge and penalty
§ 498
Transfer of management and operation of works to water users generally
§ 499
Discretionary power to transfer management
§ 499a
Transfer of title to movable property; use of appropriations
§ 499b
Transfer to municipal corporations or other organizations of care, operation, and maintenance of works supplying water for municipal, domestic, or industrial use
§ 500
Duty of association or district to take over management
§ 501
Disposition of profits of project taken over by water users
§ 502
Emergency fund to assure continuous operation of projects and project facilities governed by Federal reclamation law
§ 503
"Unusual or emergency conditions" defined
§ 504
Rehabilitation and betterment of Federal reclamation projects, including small reclamation projects; return of costs; interest; definitions; performance of work
§ 505
Drainage facilities and minor construction in irrigation works; contracts with repayment organizations; limitation on costs; submission of contract to Congress
§ 505a
Definitions
§ 506
Authority of Secretary to make modifications
§ 507
Construction for dam safety
§ 508
Costs incurred in the modification of structures
§ 509
Authorization of appropriations; report to Congress
§ 509a
Project beneficiaries
§ 509b
Additional project benefits through the construction of new or supplementary works
§ 510
Definitions
§ 510a
Guidelines and inspection of project facilities and technical assistance to transferred works operating entities
§ 510b
Extraordinary operation and maintenance work performed by the Secretary
§ 510c
Relationship to Twenty-First Century Water Works Act
§ 510d
Authorization of appropriations
§ 511
Authority to contract with irrigation district
§ 512
Release of Government liens after contract with irrigation districts
§ 513
Lands in project subject to provisions of chapter; after contract with irrigation district
§ 521
Sale of surplus waters generally
§ 522
Lease of water power
§ 523
Storage and transportation of water for irrigation districts, etc
§ 524
Cooperation with irrigation districts, etc., in construction of reservoirs and canals
§ 525
Covering proceeds into reclamation fund
§ 526
Credit of proceeds to particular project
§ 541
When patent or final certificate issued
§ 542
Reservation of lien for charges; enforcement of lien; redemption
§ 543
Certificate of final payment and release of lien
§ 544
Limitation as to holdings prior to final payment of charges; forfeiture of excess holding
§ 545
Appointment of agents to receive payments; record of payments and amounts owing
§ 546
Jurisdiction of district court for enforcement of this subchapter
§ 547
Patent to desert-land entryman
§ 561
Survey and subdivision of land for town sites; reservation for public purposes
§ 562
Appraisal and sale of town lots
§ 563
Disposal of town sites set apart prior to June 27, 1906
§ 564
Reappraisal of town lots for sale
§ 565
Terms of sale of town lots; installments of price
§ 566
Maintenance of public reservations and conveyance to municipality
§ 567
Water rights for towns and cities; charges
§ 568
Use of reclamation fund for expenses of and disposal of proceeds of sale of town sites
§ 569
Reservation of land for park, playground, or community center
§ 569a
Extension of section 569 to tract of land in Idaho
§ 570
Conveyance of land to school district
§ 571
Sale of unplatted portions of Government town sites; authorization
§ 572
Disposition of net proceeds; fixing project construction charges
§ 573
Expenses of appraisement and sale; rules and regulations
§ 591
Omitted
§ 591a
Boise project, Idaho; Arrowrock Dam; installment payments of costs of repairs, resurfacing, improvement, etc
§ 592
Omitted
§ 593
Flathead irrigation project, Montana
§ 593a
Construction, operation, and maintenance of Hungry Horse Dam
§ 593b
Construction of additional works for irrigation purposes
§ 594
Omitted
§ 595
King Hill project, Idaho
§ 596
Omitted
§ 597
Riverton project, Wyoming
§ 597a
Easements for Bull Lake Dam and Reservoir
§ 597b
Compensation for easements
§ 597c
Reservation of Indians' right to use lands
§ 597d
Regulations
§ 598
Salt River project, Arizona; sale of water power
§ 599
Omitted
§ 600
Minidoka project, Idaho; sales of water from American Falls Reservoir
§ 600a
Arch Hurley Conservancy District project, New Mexico
§ 600b
Canadian River project, Texas
§ 600c
Nonreimbursable costs
§ 600d
Sanford Reservoir recreation facilities; allocation of water, reservoir capacity, or joint project costs of Canadian River project; municipal water use priorities; agreements for operation, maintenance, or additional development of project lands or facilities; disposal of project lands or facilities; nonreimbursable costs; cognizance of effect of fish and wildlife plan
§ 600e
Authorization of appropriations for public recreation facilities
§ 601
Omitted
§ 373a–1
Repealed. Pub. L. 88–426, title III, §305(35), Aug. 14, 1964, 78 Stat. 426
§ 390b–1
Improving planning and administration of water supply storage
§ 390g–1
Phase I of groundwater recharge demonstration program
§ 390h–1
Appraisal investigations
§ 390zz–1
Severability
§ 390b–2
Leveraging Federal infrastructure for increased water supply
§ 390g–2
Phase II of groundwater recharge demonstration program
§ 390h–2
Feasibility studies
§ 390g–3
Evaluation of water quality impacts
§ 390h–3
Research and demonstration projects
§ 390g–4
Authorization of appropriations to carry out phase I
§ 390h–4
Southern California comprehensive water reclamation and reuse study
§ 390g–5
Authorization of appropriations to carry out phase II
§ 390h–5
San Jose area water reclamation and reuse program
§ 390g–6
Matching basis for funding phase II from non-Federal sources
§ 390h–6
Phoenix metropolitan water reclamation study and program
§ 390g–7
New spending authority
§ 390h–7
Tucson area water reclamation study
§ 390g–8
Interstate transfer of water from Arkansas
§ 390h–8
Lake Cheraw water reclamation and reuse study
§ 390g–9
Aquifer recharge flexibility
§ 390h–9
San Francisco area water reclamation study
§ 391a–1
Increase in reclamation fund; reimbursement of advances from Treasury
§ 411a–1
Authorization of appropriations for investigations of feasibility of reclamation projects
§ 422k–1
Loan contracts for deferment of repayment installments; amendment or supplementation
§ 485b–1
Deferment of installments under repayment contracts; determination of undue burden; conditions; supplemental contract; report to Congress
§ 485h–1
Administration of repayment contracts and long-term contracts to furnish water; renewal and conversion; credit for payments; right to available water supply; rates; construction component
§ 485h–2
Amendments to existing contracts
§ 485h–3
"Long-term contract" defined
§ 485h–4
Application of State laws
§ 485h–5
Supplement to Federal reclamation laws
§ 485h–6
Repayment contracts; amendment for provision, addition or modification of irrigation blocks
§ 485h–7
Amendment of repayment contract for payment of annual installments in two parts
§ 505a–1
Asset Management Report enhancements for reserved works
§ 505a–2
Asset Management Report enhancements for transferred works
§ 615llll–6
Repealed. Pub. L. 100–516, §12(a), Oct. 24, 1988, 102 Stat. 2572
§ 390h–10
San Diego area water reclamation program
§ 390h–11
Los Angeles area water reclamation and reuse project
§ 390h–12
San Gabriel basin demonstration project
§ 390h–12a
North San Diego County Area Water Recycling Project
§ 390h–12b
Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project
§ 390h–12c
Central Valley Water Recycling Project
§ 390h–12d
St. George Area Water Recycling Project
§ 390h–12e
Watsonville Area Water Recycling Project
§ 390h–12f
Southern Nevada Water Recycling Project
§ 390h–12g
Albuquerque Metropolitan Area Water Reclamation and Reuse Project
§ 390h–12h
El Paso Water Reclamation and Reuse Project
§ 390h–12i
Reclaimed water in Pasadena
§ 390h–12j
Orange County Regional Water Reclamation Project
§ 390h–12k
City of West Jordan Water Reuse Project
§ 390h–12l
Hi-Desert Water District in Yucca Valley, California wastewater collection and reuse facility
§ 390h–12m
Mission Basin Brackish Groundwater Desalting Demonstration Project
§ 390h–12n
Treatment of effluent from sanitation districts of Los Angeles County through city of Long Beach
§ 390h–12o
San Joaquin Area Water Recycling and Reuse Project
§ 390h–12p
Tooele Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Project
§ 390h–13
Authorization of appropriations
§ 390h–14
Groundwater study
§ 390h–15
Authorization of appropriations
§ 390h–16
Willow Lake Natural Treatment System Project
§ 390h–17
Lakehaven, Washington, Water Reclamation and Reuse Project
§ 390h–17a
Transferred
§ 390h–18
Irvine basin groundwater and surface water improvement projects
§ 390h–19
Williamson County, Texas, water recycling and reuse project
§ 390h–20
Hawaii reclamation projects
§ 390h–21
Inland Empire regional water recycling project
§ 390h–22
Omitted
§ 390h–23
Southern California desert region integrated water and economic sustainability plan
§ 390h–24
Omitted
§ 390h–25
Mountain View, Moffett Area reclaimed water pipeline project
§ 390h–26
Pittsburg recycled water project
§ 390h–27
Antioch recycled water project
§ 390h–28
North Coast County Water District recycled water project
§ 390h–29
Redwood City recycled water project
§ 390h–30
South Santa Clara County recycled water project
§ 390h–31
South Bay advanced recycled water treatment facility
§ 390h–32
Rancho California Water District project, California
§ 390h–33
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District projects, California
§ 390h–34
North Bay Water Reuse Program
§ 390h–38
Yucaipa Valley regional water supply renewal project
§ 390h–39
City of Corona Water Utility, California, water recycling and reuse project
Chapter 12A
BOULDER CANYON PROJECT
§ 617
Colorado River Basin; protection and development; dam, reservoir, and incidental works; water, water power, and electrical energy; eminent domain
§ 617a
"Colorado River Dam Fund"
§ 617b
Authorization of appropriations
§ 617c
Condition precedent to taking effect of provisions
§ 617d
Contracts for storage and use of waters for irrigation and domestic purposes; generation and sale of electrical energy
§ 617e
Uses to be made of dam and reservoir; title in whom; leases, regulations; limitation on authority
§ 617f
Canals and appurtenant structures; transfer of title; power development
§ 617g
Colorado River compact as controlling authority in construction and maintenance of dam, reservoir, canals, and other works
§ 617h
Lands capable of irrigation and reclamation by irrigation works; public entry; preferences
§ 617i
Modification of existing compact relating to Laguna Dam
§ 617j
Omitted
§ 617k
Definitions
§ 617l
Colorado River compact approval
§ 617m
Reclamation law applicable
§ 617n
Projects for irrigation, generation of electric power, and other purposes; investigations and reports
§ 617o
Officials of ratifying States; authority to act in advisory capacity; access to records
§ 617p
Claims of United States; priority
§ 617q
Effect on authority of States to control waters within own borders
§ 617r
Consent given States to negotiate supplemental compacts for development of Colorado River
§ 617s
Recognition of rights of Mexico to Colorado River waters
§ 617t
Short title
§ 617u
Lease of reserved lands in Boulder City, Nevada; disposition of revenues
§ 617v
Repealed. Pub. L. 85–900, §17, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1735
§ 618
Promulgation of charges for electrical energy
§ 618a
Receipts from project; disposition
§ 618b
Reduction of payments and transfers where revenue is insufficient
§ 618c
Charges as retroactive; adjustment of accounts
§ 618d
Readvances from Treasury where Dam Fund is insufficient to meet cost of replacements
§ 618e
Interest payments; rate
§ 618f
Repayment of advances for flood control
§ 618g
Regulations; contracts; modification of allotments of energy
§ 618h
Termination of existing lease of Hoover Power Plant; lessees as agents of United States; termination of agency
§ 618i
Effective date
§ 618j
Effect of refusal to modify existing contracts
§ 618k
Definitions
§ 618l
Repealed. Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1076, §1(22), 68 Stat. 968
§ 618m
Effect on existing laws and States' rights
§ 618n
Wages of employees
§ 618o
Short title
§ 618p
Omitted
§ 619
Increase in capacity of existing generating equipment at Hoover Powerplant; construction of Colorado River bridge crossing
§ 619a
Renewal contracts for power
§ 619b
Reimbursement of funds advanced by non-Federal purchasers; uprating program; repayment requirement; visitor facilities program
§ 618a–1
Availability of Colorado River Development Fund for investigation and construction purposes
Chapter 12B
COLORADO RIVER STORAGE PROJECT
§ 620
Upper Colorado River Basin; purpose of development of water resources; initial units; construction of Wayne N. Aspinall unit contingent upon certification; participating projects; Rainbow Bridge National Monument
§ 620a
Priority to planning reports of certain additional participating projects; reports to States; San Juan-Chama project; Juniper project
§ 620b
Congressional intent; additional undesignated projects not precluded; construction not authorized within national park or monument
§ 620c
Laws governing; irrigation repayment contracts; time for making contract; contracts for municipal water; payment by Indian lands; restricted delivery of water for excess commodity; apportionments of use
§ 620d
Upper Colorado River Basin Fund
§ 620e
Cost allocations; Indian lands; report to Congress
§ 620f
Powerplant operations
§ 620g
Recreational and fish and wildlife facilities
§ 620h
Saving provisions
§ 620i
Expenditures; units excepted from soil survey and land classification requirements
§ 620j
Court decree; effectivity and approval
§ 620k
Authorization of appropriations
§ 620l
Net power revenues
§ 620m
Compliance with law required in operation of facilities; enforcement of provisions
§ 620n
Water quality study and reports
§ 620o
Definitions
§ 620a–1
Construction of participating projects to be concurrent with Central Arizona Project
§ 620c–1
Laws governing priority of appropriation
§ 620d–1
Reimbursement of Fund from Colorado River Development Fund; operation of Hoover Dam
§ 620n–1
Top water bank
§ 620a–2
Establishment of nonexcess irrigable acreage for participating projects
Chapter 13
FEDERAL LANDS INCLUDED IN STATE IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
§ 621
Subjection of lands in State irrigation district to State laws generally
§ 622
Cost of construction and maintenance of irrigation project as charge on land
§ 623
Map of district and plan of irrigation project; approval by Secretary
§ 624
Entry of approval on land records
§ 625
Release of unentered land from lien on noncompletion of irrigation project
§ 626
Enforcement of lien against entered but unpatented land
§ 627
Sale of unpatented and unentered land prohibited; suspension of entry
§ 628
Patents to entered but unpatented land
§ 629
Delivery of notices required by State law; right to hearing, appeal, etc
§ 630
Disposition by Government of proceeds of land sold
Chapter 14
GRANTS OF DESERT LANDS TO STATES FOR RECLAMATION
§ 641
Grant of desert land to States authorized
§ 641a
Issuance of quitclaim deeds; patents for segregated lands
§ 641b
Filing of application for quitclaim deeds
§ 641c
Requirements of application for quitclaim deed
§ 641d
Effective date of quitclaim; administration of lands relinquished by States
§ 642
Liens for expenses of reclamation
§ 643
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
§ 644
Preference right to entryman under State laws
§ 645
Additional arid lands available to Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming for reclamation
§ 646
Grant extended to New Mexico and Arizona
§ 647
Grant extended to desert lands within part of former Ute Indian Reservation in Colorado
§ 648
Omitted
Chapter 15
APPROPRIATION OF WATERS; RESERVOIR SITES
§ 661
Appropriation of waters on public lands; rights of way for canals and ditches
§ 662
Reservation of reservoir sites generally
§ 663
Restriction of sites to inclusion of necessary lands
§ 664
Rights of way over reservoir sites generally
§ 665
Rights of way over reservoir sites for wagon road, railroad, or other highway
§ 666
Suits for adjudication of water rights
Chapter 16
SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC LANDS
§ 671
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789
§ 672
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
§ 677
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
§ 687c
Alaskan land leases for fur farming; citizenship; acreage limitation; period; terms and conditions; laws applicable to mineral resources; reservations
§ 687c–1
Execution of provisions of section 687c; authority of Secretary of the Interior
§ 687a–4
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
§ 687b–5
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789
Chapter 17
RESERVATION AND SALE OF TOWN SITES ON PUBLIC LANDS
§ 716
Repealed. Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 904, §2, 68 Stat. 792
§ 729
Repealed. June 14, 1926, ch. 578, §5, as added June 4, 1954, ch. 263, 68 Stat. 175
§ 737
Unrestricted deeds for townsite lands held by Alaska natives
§ 738
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789
Chapter 18
SURVEY OF PUBLIC LANDS
§ 751
Rules of survey
§ 751a
Survey system extended to Alaska
§ 751b
Surveys in Nome and Fairbanks districts
§ 752
Boundaries and contents of public lands; how ascertained
§ 753
Lines of division of half quarter sections; how run
§ 757
Cost of survey of private land claims to be reported and paid
§ 758
Delivery of patent contingent on refund of cost of survey
§ 759
Survey for and by settlers in township
§ 760
Deposit for expenses deemed an appropriation
§ 761
Repayment of excess of deposits to cover cost of surveys of mineral lands
§ 762
Deposits made by settlers for surveys to go in part payment of lands
§ 763
Deposits in Louisiana applicable to resurveys
§ 766
Geological surveys, extension of public surveys, expenses of subdividing
§ 767
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
§ 770
Rectangular mode of survey; departure from
§ 771
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
§ 772
Resurveys or retracements to mark boundaries of undisposed lands
§ 773
Resurveys or retracements of township lines, etc
§ 774
Protection of surveyor by marshal
§ 775
Omitted
§ 776
Cadastre of Federal real property
Chapter 19
BOUNTY LANDS
§ 781
Repealed. June 29, 1936, ch. 867, title III, §303, 49 Stat. 2033
§ 784
Repealed. Pub. L. 85–56, title XXII, §2202(1), June 17, 1957, 71 Stat. 162
§ 785
Repealed. Pub. L. 87–558, §1, July 27, 1962, 76 Stat. 246
§ 786
Repealed. Pub. L. 85–56, title XXII, §2202(1), June 17, 1957, 71 Stat. 162
§ 787
Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 645, §21, 62 Stat. 862
§ 841
Repealed. June 25, 1948, ch. 645, §21, 62 Stat. 862
Chapter 20
RESERVATIONS AND GRANTS TO STATES FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
§ 851
Deficiencies in grants to State by reason of settlements, etc., on designated sections generally
§ 852
Selections to supply deficiencies of school lands
§ 852a
Applications for unsurveyed lands; regulations; acreage requirements
§ 852b
Survey of lands prior to transfer; time for survey; availability of funds; lands suitable for transfer
§ 853
Selections in Utah to supply deficiencies of school lands
§ 854
Selections in New Mexico to supply deficiencies of school lands
§ 855
Omitted
§ 856
Selection of school lands on ceded Indian reservations
§ 857
Grant to new States
§ 858
Grants to counties for seats of justice
§ 859
Fee simple to pass in all grants
§ 860
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
§ 861
Preference right of selection granted certain Western States; bona fide settlers
§ 862
Omitted
§ 863
Survey of lands granted to certain Western States
§ 864
Survey of land grants to Florida
§ 865
Confirmation of certain lands selected by California
§ 866
Exchange of cut over land in Montana
§ 867
Omitted
§ 868
Representation of Indian claimants in suits to determine right to school lands
§ 869
Disposal of lands for public or recreational purposes
§ 869a
Repealed. Pub. L. 86–66, §1, June 23, 1959, 73 Stat. 110
§ 870
Grants of land in aid of common or public schools; extension to those mineral in character; effect of leases
§ 871
Certain grants and laws unaffected
§ 871a
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §705(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
§ 872
Conveyances to United States in connection with applications for amendment of patented entries or for exchange of land, etc.; withdrawal or rejection of applications; reconveyances
§ 873
Lands granted for erecting public buildings; purpose of grant
§ 869–1
Sale or lease to State or nonprofit organization; reservation of mineral deposits; termination of lease for nonuse
§ 869–2
Conditions of transfer by grantee; solid waste disposal
§ 869–3
Authority for transfers; applicability of section 869–2 to prior patents; termination of restrictions
§ 869–4
Disposition of moneys received from or on account of revested Oregon and California Railroad grant lands or reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands
Chapter 21
GRANTS IN AID OF RAILROADS AND WAGON ROADS
§ 881
Cost of survey of grants to railroads; payment
§ 882
Surveyed lands taxable notwithstanding lien; provisos
§ 883
Collection of costs of surveying, etc.; reimbursement of purchaser
§ 884
Right of forfeiture of railroad grants not affected
§ 885
Union Pacific Railroad lands
§ 886
Survey of lands within limits of railroad grants
§ 887
Deposits for surveys of lands granted to railroads
§ 888
Selection by railroads of lands in lieu of lands entered subsequent to accrual of rights; title of settlers
§ 889
Rights of entrymen whose entries had not been admitted to record
§ 890
Homestead entries on railroad lands prior to withdrawal or after restoration to market confirmed
§ 891
Abandoned railroad lands; reentry
§ 892
Entries after expiration of grant
§ 893
Rights of permissive settlers on railroad lands restored to public domain
§ 894
Adjustment of land grants to railroads
§ 895
Cancellation of patents erroneously issued; reconveyance
§ 896
Erroneous cancellation of bona fide entries corrected
§ 897
Patents to purchasers from railroads; purchase money
§ 898
Rights of purchasers from railroads of coterminous lands not within grants
§ 899
Limitation of quantity to be conveyed
§ 900
Suits to cancel patents to lands erroneously issued under railroad or wagon-road grants
§ 901
Claims of bona fide purchasers; establishment of rights
§ 902
Cancellation; investigation before suit
§ 903
Relief of settlers on lands granted in aid of wagon roads
§ 904
Forfeiture of unearned grants; restoration to public domain
§ 905
Homestead entries on forfeited lands
§ 906
Purchase by bona fide purchasers from grantees; removal of crops and improvements
§ 907
Rights of original grantees to forfeited lands
§ 908
Deposits by railroad companies for costs of surveying and conveying unsurveyed lands granted
§ 909
Forfeiture of grant on failure to make deposit
§ 910
Right to extend public surveys over lands granted, and other rights of United States, not affected
§ 911
Regulations
§ 912
Disposition of abandoned or forfeited railroad grants
§ 913
Conveyance by land grant railroads of portions of rights of way to State, county, or municipality
§ 914
Omitted
Chapter 22
RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OTHER EASEMENTS IN PUBLIC LANDS
§ 931
Navigable rivers as public highways
§ 931a
Authority of Attorney General to grant easements and rights-of-way to States, etc
§ 931b
Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §53, 70A Stat. 641
§ 931c
Permits, leases, or easements; authorization to grant; payment; limitation
§ 931d
Additional authority of department or agency head
§ 932
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §706(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2793
§ 933
Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §53, 70A Stat. 641
§ 934
Right of way through public lands granted to railroads
§ 935
Several roads through canyons
§ 936
Condemnation of private land
§ 937
Filing profile of road; forfeiture of rights
§ 938
Lands excepted
§ 939
Alteration, amendment, or repeal
§ 940
Forfeiture of rights where railroad not constructed in five years after location
§ 941
Railroad stations on rights of way granted
§ 942
Omitted
§ 943
Right of way for railroads; reserved lands in Minnesota
§ 944
Right of way in Oklahoma and Arizona
§ 945
Reservation in patents of right of way for ditches or canals
§ 945a
Compensation for rights-of-way for certain reclamation projects
§ 945b
Jurisdiction; procedure
§ 946
Right of way to canal ditch companies and irrigation or drainage districts for irrigation or drainage purposes and operation and maintenance of reservoirs, canals, and laterals
§ 947
Map; damages to settlers
§ 948
Application to existing and future canals
§ 949
Use for canal or ditch only
§ 950
Right of way to canal and ditch companies for irrigation purposes; additional grants
§ 951
Right of way for water transportation, domestic purposes, or development of power
§ 952
Reservoir sites for water for livestock
§ 953
Declaratory statement as to reservoirs
§ 954
Survey; map of reservoirs
§ 955
Amendment, alteration, or repeal
§ 956
Right of way for tramroads, canals, or reservoirs
§ 957
Right of way to electric power companies
§ 958
Rights of way for wagon roads or railroads
§ 959
Rights of way for electrical plants, etc
§ 961
1 Rights-of-way for power and communications facilities
§ 962
Right of way in Colorado and Wyoming to pipeline companies
§ 963
Applications for Colorado and Wyoming pipeline right of way
§ 964
Limit of time for completion of Colorado and Wyoming pipelines; forfeiture
§ 965
Restriction on use of Colorado and Wyoming pipeline right of way
§ 966
Right of way in Arkansas to pipe-line companies
§ 967
Applications for Arkansas pipeline right of way
§ 968
Restriction on use of Arkansas pipeline right of way
§ 969
Forfeiture of Arkansas pipeline right of way for nonuser, etc
§ 970
Forfeiture of Arkansas pipeline right of way for violation of antitrust law
§ 971
Bathhouses, hotels, etc., adjacent to mineral, medicinal, etc., springs on public lands
§ 971a
Alaskan lands within highway, telephone, and pipeline withdrawals; disposal; amendment of land description of claim or entry on adjoining lands
§ 971b
Sale of restored Alaskan lands; preference rights; consent of Federal agency
§ 971c
Utilization or occupancy of Alaskan easements; consent of agency
§ 971d
Effect on valid existing Alaskan rights
§ 971e
Definition of restored Alaskan lands
§ 975b
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792
§ 942–1
Rights of way in Alaska; railroad rights of way; reservations; water transportation connections; State title to submerged lands; Federal repossession as trustee; "navigable waters" defined; posting schedules of rates; changes in rates
§ 942–2
Rights of several roads through canyons
§ 942–3
Condemnation of land
§ 942–4
Filing preliminary survey, map and profile of road
§ 942–5
Filing map and profile of road section; forfeiture of rights; reversion of grant
§ 942–6
Rights of way for Alaskan wagon roads, wire rope, aerial, or other tramways; reservations; filing preliminary survey and map of location; alteration, amendment, repeal, or grant of equal rights; forfeiture of rights; reversion of grant; liens
§ 942–7
Military park, Indian or other reservation
§ 942–8
Reservation of right of alteration, amendment, or repeal; assignment of right of way
§ 942–9
Map location of road
Chapter 23
GRANTS OF SWAMP AND OVERFLOWED LANDS
§ 981
Indemnity to States on sale of lands
§ 982
Grant to States to aid in construction of levees and drains
§ 983
Lists and plats of lands, for governors of States
§ 984
Legal subdivisions mostly wet and unfit for cultivation
§ 985
Omitted
§ 986
Selection of lands confirmed
§ 987
Lands to be certified to State within one year
§ 988
Act extended to Minnesota and Oregon
§ 989
Homestead entries by purchasers from Missouri of lands declared not to be swamp lands
§ 990
Grant to Missouri
§ 991
Title of purchasers of unconfirmed lands in Arkansas confirmed
§ 992
Sale of erroneously designated water-covered areas in Arkansas
§ 993
Sale of lands in Louisiana; preference rights; application for purchase; appraisal; payment for land
§ 994
Sale of lands in Wisconsin
Chapter 25
UNLAWFUL INCLOSURES OR OCCUPANCY; OBSTRUCTING SETTLEMENT OR TRANSIT
§ 1061
Inclosure of or assertion of right to public lands without title
§ 1062
Suits for violations of law
§ 1063
Obstruction of settlement on or transit over public lands
§ 1064
Violations of chapter; punishment
§ 1065
Summary removal of inclosures
§ 1066
Permission of Secretary to sue
Chapter 25A
LANDS HELD UNDER COLOR OF TITLE
§ 1068
Lands held in adverse possession; issuance of patent; reservation of minerals; conflicting claims
§ 1068a
Appraisal
§ 1068b
Mineral reservation
Chapter 26
ABANDONED MILITARY RESERVATIONS
§ 1074
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789
§ 1075
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §§702, 703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2787, 2789
Chapter 27
PUBLIC LANDS IN OKLAHOMA
§ 1095
Reservations between sections for highway purposes
§ 1099
Division into counties before opening to settlement; reservation for county seats
Chapter 28
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS
§ 1161
Transferred
§ 1162
Transferred
§ 1163
Transferred
§ 1164
Transferred
§ 1165
Transferred
§ 1166
Transferred
§ 1167
Transferred
§ 1174
Repealed. Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 876, title II, 50 Stat. 876
§ 1181
Omitted
§ 1181a
Transferred
§ 1181b
Transferred
§ 1181c
Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §702, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2787
§ 1181d
Transferred
§ 1181e
Transferred
§ 1181f
Transferred
§ 1181g
Transferred
§ 1181h
Transferred
§ 1181i
Transferred
§ 1181j
Transferred
§ 1195
Transferred
§ 1196
Transferred
§ 1197
Transferred
§ 1198
Omitted
§ 1199
Omitted
§ 1200
Omitted
§ 1200a
Omitted
§ 1200b
Omitted
§ 1200c
Omitted
§ 1200d
Omitted
§ 1200e
Omitted
§ 1201
Transferred
§ 1211
Transferred
§ 1212
Transferred
§ 1221
Omitted
§ 1222
Omitted
§ 1223
Omitted
§ 1241
Transferred
§ 1242
Transferred
§ 1243
Transferred
§ 1181f–1
Transferred
§ 1181f–2
Transferred
§ 1181f–3
Transferred
§ 1181f–4
Transferred
Chapter 29
SUBMERGED LANDS
§ 1301
Definitions
§ 1302
Resources seaward of Continental Shelf
§ 1303
Amendment, modification, or repeal of other laws
§ 1311
Rights of States
§ 1312
Seaward boundaries of States
§ 1313
Exceptions from operation of section 1311 of this title
§ 1314
Rights and powers retained by United States; purchase of natural resources; condemnation of lands
§ 1315
Rights acquired under laws of United States unaffected
§ 1331
Definitions
§ 1332
Congressional declaration of policy
§ 1333
Laws and regulations governing lands
§ 1334
Administration of leasing
§ 1335
Validation and maintenance of prior leases
§ 1336
Controversies over jurisdiction; agreements; payments; final settlement or adjudication; approval of notice concerning oil and gas operations in Gulf of Mexico
§ 1337
Leases, easements, and rights-of-way on the outer Continental Shelf
§ 1338
Disposition of revenues
§ 1338a
Moneys received as a result of forfeiture by Outer Continental Shelf permittee, lessee, or right-of-way holder; deposits and transfers to decommissioning account; return of excess amounts
§ 1339
Repealed. Pub. L. 104–185, §8(b), Aug. 13, 1996, 110 Stat. 1717
§ 1340
Geological and geophysical explorations
§ 1341
Reservation of lands and rights
§ 1342
Prior claims as unaffected
§ 1343
Repealed. Pub. L. 105–362, title IX, §901(l)(1), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3290
§ 1344
Outer Continental Shelf leasing program
§ 1345
Coordination and consultation with affected State and local governments
§ 1346
Environmental studies
§ 1347
Safety and health regulations
§ 1348
Enforcement of safety and environmental regulations
§ 1349
Citizens suits, jurisdiction and judicial review
§ 1350
Remedies and penalties
§ 1351
Oil and gas development and production
§ 1352
Oil and gas information program
§ 1353
Federal purchase and disposition of oil and gas
§ 1354
Limitations on export of oil or gas
§ 1355
Restrictions on employment of former officers or employees of Department of the Interior
§ 1356
Documentary, registry and manning requirements
§ 1356a
Coastal impact assistance program
§ 1356b
Transboundary hydrocarbon agreements
§ 1356c
Wind lease sales for areas of the outer Continental Shelf offshore of territories of the United States
Chapter 30
ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC LANDS
§ 1441
Lease of contiguous public lands for public airports; authority of Secretary of the Interior
§ 1442
Terms of lease; public lands for public airports
§ 1443
Cancellation of leases of public lands used as airports made under law in force May 24, 1928
Chapter 31
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
§ 1451
Establishment
§ 1452
Deputy Secretary of the Interior; appointment
§ 1453
Assistant Secretaries of the Interior
§ 1453a
Additional Assistant Secretary of the Interior; appointment; duties; compensation
§ 1454
Duties of Assistant Secretary and assistant to Secretary
§ 1455
Solicitor; appointment; duties
§ 1456
Chief clerk
§ 1456a
Repealed. Pub. L. 95–164, title III, §306(b), Nov. 9, 1977, 91 Stat. 1322
§ 1457
Duties of Secretary
§ 1457a
Authorization of appropriations for particular programs
§ 1457b
Use of cooperative agreements
§ 1457c
Power of Secretary or designated officer
§ 1458
Secretary to exercise certain powers over Territories
§ 1459
Expenditures of department
§ 1460
Copies of records, documents, etc.; charges; disposition of receipts
§ 1461
Rules and regulations governing inspection and copying
§ 1462
Attestation of copies by official seal
§ 1463
Disposition of receipts
§ 1464
Agents or attorneys representing claimants before department
§ 1465
Annual reports of department and its bureaus
§ 1466
Administration of oaths, affirmations, etc., by employees of Division of Investigations; force and effect
§ 1467
Working capital fund; establishment; uses; reimbursement
§ 1467a
Working capital fund; credit card refunds or rebates
§ 1468
Working capital fund; availability for uniforms or allowances therefor
§ 1469
Employment and compensation of personnel to perform work occasioned by emergencies
§ 1470
Appropriations; availability for certain administrative expenses
§ 1471
Appropriations; availability for payment of property damages
§ 1471a
Availability of appropriations for emergency repair or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities and equipment
§ 1471b
Availability of appropriations for suppression and emergency prevention of forest and range fires
§ 1471c
Availability of appropriations for operation of warehouses, garages, shops, and similar facilities
§ 1471d
Availability of appropriations for transportation, reprint, telephone, and library membership expenses
§ 1471e
Reimbursement of employee license costs and certification fees
§ 1471f
Availability of appropriations for incremental funding of research work orders for cooperative agreements
§ 1471g
Availability of appropriations to support Memorial Day and Fourth of July ceremonies and activities in National Capital Region
§ 1471h
Availability of appropriations for uniforms or allowances
§ 1471i
Availability of appropriations for services or rentals
§ 1472
Bureau of Reclamation working capital fund
§ 1473
Acceptance of contributions from private and public sources by Mineral Management Service
§ 1473a
Acceptance of contributions by Secretary; cooperation with prosecution of projects
§ 1473b
Awards for contributions to Department of the Interior programs
§ 1473c
Payment of costs incidental to services contributed by volunteers
§ 1473d
Insurance costs covering vehicles, aircraft, and boats operated by Department of the Interior in Canada and Mexico
§ 1473e
Acceptance of donations and bequests for Natural Resources Library
§ 1474
Availability of receipts from administrative fees for program operations in Mining Law Administration
§ 1474a
Emergency Department of the Interior Firefighting Fund; amounts considered "emergency requirements"
§ 1474b
Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Fund; availability of assessments
§ 1474c
North American Wetlands Conservation Fund; availability of fines or forfeitures
§ 1474d
Environmental Improvement and Restoration Fund
§ 1474e
Sums received by the Bureau of Land Management for the sale of seeds
§ 1474f
Sums received by the Bureau of Land Management from vendors under enterprise information technology-procurements
§ 1474g
Department of the Interior Nonrecurring Expenses Fund
§ 1475
Bureau of Reclamation acceptance of services of volunteers
§ 1475a
Participation of non-Federal entities in contract negotiations and source selection proceedings
§ 1475b
Volunteer authority
§ 1476
Elimination of oaths for written statements; discretion of Secretary of the Interior
§ 1476a
Unsworn written statements subject to penalties of presenting false claims
§ 1477
Snow water supply forecasting
§ 1478
Appraisal and valuation services for real property
§ 1471c–1
Availability of appropriations for operation of warehouses, garages, shops, and similar facilities
§ 1474b–1
Transfer of funds from Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Fund
Chapter 32
COLORADO RIVER BASIN PROJECT
§ 1501
Congressional declaration of purpose and policy
§ 1511
Reconnaissance investigations by Secretary of the Interior; reports; 10-year moratorium on water importation studies
§ 1511a
Cooperation and participation by Secretary of the Army with Federal, State, and local agencies
§ 1512
Mexican Water Treaty
§ 1513
Importation of water; protection of exporting areas
§ 1514
Authorization of appropriations
§ 1521
Central Arizona Project
§ 1522
Orme Dam and Reservoir
§ 1523
Power requirements of Central Arizona Project and augmentation of Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund
§ 1524
Water furnished from Central Arizona Project
§ 1525
Cost of main stream water of Colorado River
§ 1526
Water salvage programs
§ 1527
Fish and wildlife conservation and development
§ 1528
Authorization of appropriations
§ 1541
Allocation of costs; repayment
§ 1542
Repayment capability of Indian lands
§ 1543
Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund
§ 1544
Annual report to Congress
§ 1551
Construction of Colorado River Basin Act
§ 1552
Criteria for long-range operation of reservoirs
§ 1553
Upper Colorado River Basin; rights to consumptive uses not to be reduced or prejudiced; duties and powers of Commission not impaired
§ 1554
Federal reclamation laws
§ 1555
Federal Power Act inapplicable to Colorado River between Hoover Dam and Glen Canyon Dam
§ 1556
Definitions
Chapter 32A
COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY CONTROL
§ 1571
Water quality improvement
§ 1572
Canal or canal lining
§ 1573
Construction and maintenance of well fields; land acquisition; land replacement; nonreimbursable costs
§ 1574
Modification of projects
§ 1575
Contract authority
§ 1575a
Administration and disposition of lands and constructed facilities; revenues credited to general fund of Treasury
§ 1576
Interagency cooperation
§ 1577
Existing Federal laws not modified
§ 1578
Authorization of appropriations
§ 1579
Fish and wildlife habitat; mitigation of losses
§ 1580
Definitions
§ 1591
Salinity control policy
§ 1592
Authorization to construct, operate, and maintain salinity control units and salinity control programs
§ 1593
Planning reports; research and demonstration projects
§ 1594
Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Advisory Council
§ 1595
Salinity control units; authority and functions of the Secretary of the Interior
§ 1596
Biennial report to President, Congress, and Advisory Council
§ 1597
Construction of provisions of subchapter
§ 1598
Achieving project objectives
§ 1599
Definitions
Chapter 32B
COLORADO RIVER FLOODWAY
§ 1600
Findings and purposes
§ 1600a
Definitions
§ 1600b
Colorado River Floodway Task Force
§ 1600c
Colorado River Floodway
§ 1600d
Limitations on Federal expenditures affecting Floodway
§ 1600e
Exceptions
§ 1600f
Certification of compliance
§ 1600g
Priority of laws
§ 1600h
Separability
§ 1600i
Reports to Congress
§ 1600j
Federal leases
§ 1600k
Notices and existing laws
§ 1600l
Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 33
ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
§ 1601
Congressional findings and declaration of policy
§ 1602
Definitions
§ 1603
Declaration of settlement
§ 1604
Enrollment
§ 1605
Alaska Native Fund
§ 1606
Regional Corporations
§ 1607
Village Corporations
§ 1608
Revenue sharing
§ 1609
Limitation of actions
§ 1610
Withdrawal of public lands
§ 1611
Native land selections
§ 1612
Surveys
§ 1613
Conveyance of lands
§ 1613a
ANCSA amendment
§ 1614
Timber sale contracts; modification; timber from contingency area
§ 1615
Withdrawal and selection of public lands; funds in lieu of acreage
§ 1616
Joint Federal-State Land Use Planning Commission for Alaska
§ 1617
Revocation of Indian allotment authority in Alaska
§ 1618
Revocation of reserved rights; excepted reserve; acquisition of title to surface and subsurface estates in reserve; election of Village Corporations; restoration of land to Elim Native Corporation
§ 1619
Attorney and consultant fees
§ 1620
Taxation
§ 1621
Miscellaneous provisions
§ 1622
Annual reports to Congress until 1984; submission in 1985 of report of status of Natives, summary of actions taken, and recommendations
§ 1623
Authorization of appropriations
§ 1624
Regulations; issuance; publication in Federal Register
§ 1625
Securities laws exemption
§ 1626
Relation to other programs
§ 1627
Merger of Native corporations
§ 1628
Assignments by Regional Corporations of rights to receive payments from Fund
§ 1629
Cape Krusenstern National Monument land exchange between United States and NANA Regional Corporation, Inc
§ 1629a
Relinquishment by NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., of lands compact and contiguous to public lands in Cape Krusenstern National Monument
§ 1629b
Procedures for considering amendments and resolutions
§ 1629c
Duration of alienability restrictions
§ 1629d
Dissenters rights
§ 1629e
Settlement Trust option
§ 1629f
Claims arising from contamination of transferred lands
§ 1629g
Open season for certain Alaska Native veterans for allotments
§ 1629h
Kake Tribal Corporation land transfer
§ 1629g–1
Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment
Chapter 33A
IMPLEMENTATION OF ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT AND ALASKA STATEHOOD
§ 1631
Ownership of submerged lands
§ 1632
Statute of limitations on decisions of Secretary and reconveyance of land by Village Corporation
§ 1633
Administrative provisions
§ 1634
Alaska Native allotments
§ 1635
State selections and conveyances
§ 1636
Alaska land bank
§ 1637
Use of protraction diagrams
§ 1638
National Environmental Policy Act
§ 1639
Construction with Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
§ 1640
Relinquishment of selections partly within conservation units
§ 1641
Conveyances to Village Corporations
§ 1642
Land conveyances
Chapter 34
TRANS-ALASKA PIPELINE
§ 1651
Congressional findings and declaration
§ 1652
Authorizations for construction
§ 1653
Liability for damages
§ 1654
Antitrust laws
§ 1655
Roads and airports
§ 1656
Civil penalties
Chapter 35
FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
§ 1701
Congressional declaration of policy
§ 1702
Definitions
§ 1703
Repealed. Pub. L. 118–234, title III, §315(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2903
§ 1711
Continuing inventory and identification of public lands; preparation and maintenance
§ 1712
Land use plans
§ 1713
Sales of public land tracts
§ 1714
Withdrawals of lands
§ 1715
Acquisitions of public lands and access over non-Federal lands to National Forest System units
§ 1716
Exchanges of public lands or interests therein within the National Forest System
§ 1717
Qualifications of conveyees
§ 1718
Documents of conveyance; terms, covenants, etc
§ 1719
Mineral interests; reservation and conveyance requirements and procedures
§ 1720
Coordination by Secretary of the Interior with State and local governments
§ 1721
Conveyances of public lands to States, local governments, etc
§ 1722
Sale of public lands subject to unintentional trespass
§ 1723
Temporary revocation authority
§ 1731
Bureau of Land Management
§ 1732
Management of use, occupancy, and development of public lands
§ 1733
Enforcement authority
§ 1734
Fees, charges, and commissions
§ 1734a
Availability of excess fees
§ 1735
Forfeitures and deposits
§ 1736
Working capital fund
§ 1736a
Revolving fund derived from disposal of salvage timber
§ 1737
Implementation provisions
§ 1738
Contracts for surveys and resource protection; renewals; funding requirements
§ 1739
Advisory councils
§ 1740
Rules and regulations
§ 1741
Annual reports
§ 1742
Search, rescue, and protection forces; emergency situations authorizing hiring
§ 1742a
Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
§ 1743
Disclosure of financial interests by officers or employees
§ 1744
Recordation of mining claims
§ 1745
Disclaimer of interest in lands
§ 1746
Correction of conveyance documents
§ 1747
Loans to States and political subdivisions; purposes; amounts; allocation; terms and conditions; interest rate; security; limitations; forebearance for benefit of borrowers; recordkeeping requirements; discrimination prohibited; deposit of receipts
§ 1748
Funding requirements
§ 1748a
FLAME Wildfire Suppression Reserve Funds
§ 1748b
Cohesive wildfire management strategy
§ 1748c
Bureau of Land Management Foundation
§ 1748d
Report on wildfire, insect infestation, and disease prevention on Federal land
§ 1751
Grazing fees; feasibility study; contents; submission of report; annual distribution and use of range betterment funds; nature of distributions
§ 1752
Grazing leases and permits
§ 1753
Omitted
§ 1761
Grant, issue, or renewal of rights-of-way
§ 1761a
Streamlining the Forest Service process for consideration of communications facility location applications
§ 1762
Roads
§ 1763
Right-of-way corridors; criteria and procedures applicable for designation
§ 1764
General requirements
§ 1765
Terms and conditions
§ 1766
Suspension or termination; grounds; procedures applicable
§ 1767
Rights-of-way for Federal departments and agencies
§ 1768
Conveyance of lands covered by right-of-way; terms and conditions
§ 1769
Existing right-of-way or right-of-use unaffected; exceptions; rights-of-way for railroad and appurtenant communication facilities; applicability of existing terms and conditions
§ 1770
Applicability of provisions to other Federal laws
§ 1771
Coordination of applications
§ 1772
Vegetation managment,1 facility inspection, and operation and maintenance relating to electric transmission and distribution facility rights of way
§ 1781
California Desert Conservation Area
§ 1781a
Acceptance of donation of certain existing permits or leases
§ 1782
Bureau of Land Management Wilderness Study
§ 1783
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
§ 1784
Lands in Alaska; designation as wilderness; management by Bureau of Land Management pending Congressional action
§ 1785
Fossil Forest Research Natural Area
§ 1786
Piedras Blancas Historic Light Station
§ 1787
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
§ 1748a–1
Request for additional wildfire suppression funds
§ 1748b–1
Wildfire technology modernization
§ 1748a–2
Reporting requirements
Chapter 36
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
§ 1801
Congressional findings
§ 1802
Congressional declaration of purposes
§ 1841
Definitions
§ 1842
Fishermen's Contingency Fund
§ 1843
Duties and powers of Secretary
§ 1844
Burden of proof
§ 1845
Claims procedure
§ 1846
Repealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title I, §1021(f), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 713
§ 1847
Repealed. Pub. L. 97–212, §6(a), June 30, 1982, 96 Stat. 147
§ 1861
Repealed. Pub. L. 99–367, §2(b), July 31, 1986, 100 Stat. 774
§ 1862
Natural gas distribution
§ 1863
Unlawful employment practices; regulations
§ 1864
Disclosure of financial interests by officers and employees of Department of the Interior
§ 1865
Investigation of reserves of oil and gas in Outer Continental Shelf
§ 1866
Relationship to existing law
Chapter 37
PUBLIC RANGELANDS IMPROVEMENT
§ 1901
Congressional findings and declaration of policy
§ 1902
Definitions
§ 1903
Rangelands inventory and management; public availability
§ 1904
Range improvement funding
§ 1905
Grazing fees; economic value of use of land; fair market value components; annual percentage change limitation
§ 1906
Authority for cooperative agreements and payments effective as provided in appropriations
§ 1907
National Grasslands; exemptions
§ 1908
Experimental stewardship program
Chapter 38
CRUDE OIL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
§ 2001
Findings
§ 2002
Statement of purposes
§ 2003
Definitions
§ 2004
Applications for approval of proposed crude oil transportation systems
§ 2005
Review schedule
§ 2006
Environmental impact statements
§ 2007
Decision of President
§ 2008
Procedures for waiver of Federal law
§ 2009
Expedited procedures for issuance of permits: enforcement of rights-of-way
§ 2010
Negotiations with Government of Canada
§ 2011
Judicial review
§ 2012
Authorization for appropriation
Chapter 39
ABANDONED SHIPWRECKS
§ 2101
Findings
§ 2102
Definitions
§ 2103
Rights of access
§ 2104
Preparation of guidelines
§ 2105
Rights of ownership
§ 2106
Relationship to other laws
Chapter 40
RECLAMATION STATES EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF
§ 2201
Definitions
§ 2211
Assistance during drought; water purchases
§ 2212
Availability of water on temporary basis
§ 2213
Loans
§ 2214
Applicable period of drought program
§ 2215
Assistance for drought-related planning in reclamation States
§ 2221
Identification of opportunities for water supply conservation, augmentation and use
§ 2222
Drought contingency plans
§ 2223
Plan elements
§ 2224
Recommendations
§ 2225
Reclamation Drought Response Fund
§ 2226
Technical assistance and transfer of precipitation management technology
§ 2241
Authorization of appropriations
§ 2242
Authority of Secretary
§ 2243
Temperature control at Shasta Dam, Central Valley Project
§ 2244
Effect of chapter on other laws
§ 2245
Excess storage and carrying capacity
§ 2246
Report
§ 2247
Federal Reclamation laws
Chapter 41
FEDERAL LAND TRANSACTION FACILITATION
§ 2301
Findings
§ 2302
Definitions
§ 2303
Identification of inholdings
§ 2304
Disposal of public land
§ 2305
Federal Land Disposal Account
§ 2306
Special provisions
Chapter 42
RURAL WATER SUPPLY
§ 2401
Definitions
§ 2402
Rural water supply program
§ 2403
Rural water programs assessment
§ 2404
Appraisal investigations
§ 2405
Feasibility studies
§ 2406
Miscellaneous
§ 2407
Reports
§ 2408
Authorization of appropriations
§ 2409
Termination of authority
§ 2421
Definitions
§ 2422
Project eligibility
§ 2423
Loan guarantees
§ 2424
Defaults
§ 2425
Operations, maintenance, and replacement costs
§ 2426
Title to newly constructed facilities
§ 2427
Water rights
§ 2428
Interagency coordination and cooperation
§ 2429
Records; audits
§ 2430
Full faith and credit
§ 2431
Report
§ 2432
Effect on the reclamation laws
§ 2433
Authorization of appropriations
§ 2434
Termination of authority
Chapter 43
SUSPENDED ENTRIES AND CLAIMS; PATENTS
§ 2501
"Suspended entries of public lands" and "suspended preemption land claims"
§ 2502
Adjudications as to suspended entries; approval
§ 2503
Patents surrendered and new ones issued
§ 2504
Extent of foregoing provisions
§ 2505
Suspension of entries for correction of clerical errors; patents
§ 2506
Limitations of suits to annul patents
§ 2507
Entries and final proofs, made out of proper district, confirmed
Chapter 44
OREGON AND CALIFORNIA RAILROAD AND COOS BAY WAGON ROAD GRANT LANDS
§ 2601
Conservation management by Department of the Interior; permanent forest production; sale of timber; subdivision
§ 2602
Cooperative agreements with other agencies or private owners for coordinated administration
§ 2603
Leasing of lands for grazing; disposition of moneys; rules and regulations covering grazing lands
§ 2604
Rules and regulations generally; consultation and agreements with other agencies regarding fire regulations
§ 2605
Oregon and California land-grant fund; annual distribution of moneys
§ 2606
Oregon and California Railroad revested lands and Coos Bay Wagon Road reconveyed lands
§ 2607
Protection of Oregon and California Railroad grant lands
§ 2621
Coos Bay Wagon Road grant fund; annual payments; appraisal and assessment of land and timber; computation of payments
§ 2622
Appraisal of land and timber; manner and frequency; computation of amounts upon basis of last appraisement; deduction of appraisement expenses
§ 2623
Additional sum from surplus for meeting payments due from insufficient annual receipts; maximum aggregate of decennial payments; covering of excess receipts into general fund of Treasury
§ 2624
Amount available for administration of Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands under subchapter I; covering of unused receipts into general fund of Treasury
§ 2631
Unselected and unpatented odd-numbered sections as revested grant lands; administration as national-forest lands; revenues; prohibition against disposition or exchange
§ 2632
Exchange of jurisdiction between Secretaries; conditions; publication in Federal Register
§ 2633
Designation of national-forest areas within counties; disposition of revenues; approval by court
§ 2634
Appropriations to carry out sections 2632 and 2633
Chapter 45
STATE CONTROL OF NOXIOUS PLANTS ON FEDERAL LANDS
§ 2701
Control of noxious plants on Federal lands; State programs; terms of entry
§ 2702
Reimbursement of States for expenses
§ 2703
Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 46
GEOSPATIAL DATA
§ 2801
Definitions
§ 2802
Federal Geographic Data Committee
§ 2803
National Geospatial Advisory Committee
§ 2804
National spatial data infrastructure
§ 2805
National Geospatial Data Asset data themes
§ 2806
Geospatial data standards
§ 2807
Geoplatform
§ 2808
Covered agency responsibilities
§ 2809
Limitation on use of Federal funds
§ 2810
Savings provision
§ 2811
Private sector
Chapter 47
RECLAMATION TITLE TRANSFER
§ 2901
Purpose
§ 2902
Definitions
§ 2903
Authorization of transfers of title to eligible facilities
§ 2904
Eligibility criteria
§ 2905
Liability
§ 2906
Benefits
§ 2907
Compliance with other laws
Chapter 48
RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION ON FEDERAL LAND
§ 3001
Definitions
§ 3002
Program to improve eligible project permit coordination
§ 3003
Increasing economic certainty
§ 3004
National goal for renewable energy production on Federal land
§ 3005
Savings clause
§ 3006
Ensuring energy security
§ 3007
Renewable energy fees on Federal land
§ 3008
Renewable energy revenue sharing
Chapter 49
NATIONAL LANDSLIDE PREPAREDNESS
§ 3101
Definitions
§ 3102
National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program
§ 3103
Ground subsidence
§ 3104
3D elevation program
Chapter 50
WESTERN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
§ 3201
Authorizations of appropriations
§ 3202
Water storage, groundwater storage, and conveyance projects
§ 3203
Small water storage and groundwater storage projects
§ 3204
Critical maintenance and repair
§ 3205
Competitive grant program for large-scale water recycling and reuse program
§ 3206
Drought contingency plan funding requirements
§ 3207
Multi-benefit projects to improve watershed health
§ 3208
Federal assistance for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects