FOREST SERVICE ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: ADMINISTRATIVE SITE LEASES

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Forest Service has issued a proposed rule called: Administrative Site Leases.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 6 by Michael K. Boren, Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment.

Summary: The United States Department of Agriculture (Department), Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency), is proposing to amend its land use regulations to exempt administrative site leases from the regulations for special uses. The purpose of this deregulatory action is to better align Forest Service leasing activities with private real estate market practices.

For more information, contact Matthew Fountain, Sales and Leasing Program Manager, 202-205-1464 or [e-mail] who...