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§521c Definitions

Title 16 › CHAPTER 2 — NATIONAL FORESTS › SUBCHAPTER I — ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION › § 521c

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines three words. 'Person' covers States and subdivisions. 'Interchange' is a land swap between the Secretary and another person of about equal value without formal appraisal under the Secretary's rules. 'Secretary' means U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

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Title 16, §521c

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For purposes of sections 521c to 521i of this title—

(1)the term “person” includes any State or any political subdivision or entity thereof;

(2)the term “interchange” means a land transfer in which the Secretary and another person exchange titles to lands or interests in lands of approximately equal value where the Secretary finds that such a value determination can be made without a formal appraisal and under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe; and

(3)the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States.

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16 U.S.C. § 521c

Title 16, Conservation

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102