Type:Notice
Citation:86 FR 6360
Reading Time:about 8 minutes
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has submitted a request to obtain public land and mineral rights as compensation for lands not received under Montana's Statehood Act. This action is pursuant to the Taylor Grazing Act and involves the classification of 5,816.63 acres as suitable for transfer to the state. Any land not needed for this purpose will be opened to public land laws. The public can comment or request a review of this classification by February 22, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The state of Montana is asking to get some land and minerals that it didn’t receive when it became a state, and they want to make sure the rules and decisions are fair and clear for everyone who might be interested.