43 CFR § 47.60
What documentation must the Chairman submit to the Secretary in the land exchange packet?
August 12, 2025
§ 47.60 What documentation must the Chairman submit to the Secretary in the land exchange packet?
The documents in the exchange packet submitted to us for approval must include the following:
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| The packet must contain . . . | that must include . . . |
|---|---|
| (a) Required statements | (1) A statement of approval for the exchange from the Commission that includes the recorded vote of the Commission; |
| (2) A statement of compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and, as appropriate, a cultural and historic property review; | |
| (3) An explanation of how the exchange will advance the interests of the beneficiaries; | |
| (4) A summary of all consultations with beneficiaries, HHCA homestead associations, or HHCA beneficiary associations; and | |
| (5) A statement of compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. | |
| (b) Required analyses and reports | (1) Environmental analyses and records sufficient to meet CERCLA, NEPA, and all other pertinent Federal environmental requirements; |
| (2) Land appraisal reports and statements of qualification of the appraisers in accordance with § 47.55; and | |
| (3) If property conveyed is adjacent to Hawaiian home lands: | |
| (i) An analysis of intended use of the Hawaiian home lands conveyed; | |
| (ii) A finding that the intended use will not conflict with established management objectives on the adjacent Hawaiian home lands; and | |
| (4) A copy of the land exchange proposal, if any. | |
| (c) Relevant legal documents | (1) Any land exchange agreements entered into regarding the subject properties between Chairman and the non-Chairman party; |
| (2) Evidence of title; and | |
| (3) Deeds signed by the parties, with a signature block for the Secretary of the Interior or our authorized representative to approve the transaction. |
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