Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act

The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA), commonly called the “Baca Act”, became law on July 25, 2000. It provides for the use of revenues from the sale or exchange of public lands identified for disposal under land use plans in effect as of the date of the FLTFA. In Nevada, the FLTFA does not apply to lands eligible for sale under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, Santini-Burton Act, Mesquite Lands Act, or Lincoln County Land Act. The FLTFA also would not apply to lands identified for disposal after July 25, 2000, such as through a land use plan amendment approved after that date. The revenue derived from land sales is split between the State of Nevada (4%) for educational purposes or for the construction of public roads, and a special account available to the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture for:

- Acquiring inholdings within certain federally designated areas, or lands adjacent to those areas and containing exceptional resources. Of the funds used for acquisitions, 80% must be expended in the same state in which the funds were generated and 20% may be expended for acquisitions in any other state.

- Administrative and other expenses necessary to carry out the land disposal program under the FLTFA. Up to 20% of revenues from disposals may be used for this purpose.

This website is the place to learn about the FLTFA, and to find out what is happening with land sales, acquisitions, and other aspects of its implementation in Nevada. If you are having trouble finding what you need, or have suggestions on how we might improve our site, please let us know by using the “contact us” option above, or by calling 775-861-6478.

Topics of Interest:

Southern Nevada
Public Land
Management Act
(SNPLMA)

Bureau of Land Management
Nevada State Office
1340 Financial Blvd.
Reno, NV 89502
775-861-6400

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