16 U.S.C. § 690c: Existence of easements…

Summary

Allows the United States to buy land even if it has a right-of-way or other reservation. This is allowed if the Secretary of the Interior finds the reservation won’t interfere with using the land under sections 690 to 690i, or if the deed says the reservation must follow the rules made under sections 690 to 690i.

Title 16, §690c

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The existence of a right-of-way easement or other reservation or exception in respect of such area shall not be a bar to its acquisition (1) if the Secretary of the Interior determines that any such reservation or exception will in no manner interfere with the use of the area for the purposes of sections 690 to 690i of this title, or (2) if in the deed or other conveyance it is stipulated that any reservation or exception in respect of such area, in favor of the person from whom the United States receives title, shall be subject to regulations prescribed under authority of sections 690 to 690i of this title.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

References in Text

section 690i, included within the reference to sections 690 to 690i, was omitted from the Code.

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, transferred functions of Secretary of Agriculture relating to conservation of wildlife, game, and migratory birds to Secretary of the Interior.

§690c Existence of Easements, Reservations, or Exceptions as Barring Acquisition of Lands