The Good Neighbor Authority on Federal Lands (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Jan. 11, 2023 |
| Report Number |
IF11658 |
| Report Type |
In Focus |
| Authors |
Anne A. Riddle |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
The Good Neighbor Authority allows the Forest Service
(FS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to
authorize states, counties, and federally recognized Indian
tribes to conduct certain projects on federal lands in pursuit
of specified land management goals (16 U.S.C. §2113a).
The authority allows FS and BLM to collaborate with these
entities to plan and execute cross-jurisdictional restoration
work. The authority generally has been perceived as
successful, particularly in enhancing state-federal
relationships and addressing cross-boundary land
restoration needs. This In Focus provides background
information, statistics on use, and a brief overview of the
issues, including those related to timber sales and revenues.
