§460x–2 Designation of Lakeshore Areas

Summary

Within 30 days after October 21, 1970, the Secretary must publish a map or description showing three kinds of lakeshore areas: Category I for public use and development, Category II for environmental conservation, and Category III for private use and development. Lands in Category I may be bought by the Secretary under section 460x–7. Within 150 days after October 21, 1970, the Secretary must publish another map naming any Category II or III lands he plans to buy in full (full ownership) under section 460x–7. For Category II and III lands not listed for full purchase, the Secretary may buy only the interests needed to protect conservation or planned uses. Within 150 days after October 21, 1970, the Secretary must tell owners of Category II and III lands (unless marked for full purchase) what minimum limits on use and development would keep the land compatible with the lakeshore. If an owner agrees and follows those limits, the Secretary cannot take the property without the owner’s consent unless the land is needed for public use and development. If an owner does not agree within 90 days of the notice, the Secretary may acquire full ownership or lesser interests under section 460x–7. The Secretary may also buy full ownership without consent if buying lesser rights would cost almost as much as buying the whole property.