Protecting Public Lands: Prohibiting Sale of Accessible Federal Areas
This act aims to protect federal public lands by prohibiting their transfer to non-federal entities if they are publicly accessible or contiguous with such lands. This ensures citizens retain access to parks, trails, and other recreational areas. However, exceptions exist for smaller parcels or transfers under specific existing programs.
Key points
Prohibition on selling publicly accessible federal lands: Citizens will maintain access to recreational areas like parks and trails.
Protection of contiguous lands: Federal lands are protected from transfer if they border publicly accessible lands or those owned by state/local governments.
Exceptions to the prohibition: Smaller parcels (under 300 acres or 5 acres with waterway access) and transfers under existing federal programs may still proceed.
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