Cemetery Land Transfers: Easier Access for Local Communities
This new law simplifies the transfer of federal lands, currently or previously used as cemeteries, to local communities, Indian Tribes, and other eligible entities. This makes managing these burial sites easier and can waive acquisition costs, benefiting the preservation of important community memorial places.
Key points
Allows free transfer of federal lands used as cemeteries to local governments, Indian Tribes, and other qualified groups.
Transferred lands must continue to be used as cemeteries; otherwise, they may revert to the U.S. government.
The Secretary of Agriculture can waive transfer costs if justified by the recipient's demonstrated need.
Defines what constitutes a cemetery and who is an eligible recipient, including Indian Tribes and historic land grant communities.
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