16 U.S.C. § 555a : US Code - Section 555A: Exchange of lands

Search 16 U.S.C. § 555a : US Code - Section 555A: Exchange of lands

Where lands under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service have
been acquired and are being administered under laws which contain
no provision for their exchange, the Secretary of Agriculture may
convey such lands and in exchange therefor may accept on behalf of
the United States title to any lands which in his opinion are
suitable for use in connection with activities of the Forest
Service. The value of the lands so conveyed by the Secretary of
Agriculture shall not exceed the value of the lands accepted by
him.