Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization of 2018

Bill 115 hr 5133, also known as the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization of 2018, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA). The FLTFA was originally enacted in 2000 and allows for the sale of certain federal lands to non-federal entities for conservation purposes.

The reauthorization of the FLTFA in 2018 seeks to continue the program's success in facilitating the sale of federal lands to interested parties for conservation purposes. The bill includes provisions that outline the process for identifying and prioritizing federal lands for potential sale, as well as the requirements for conducting public outreach and consultation before any land sales are finalized.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to ensure that the proceeds from the sale of federal lands are used for the acquisition of other lands with important conservation values. This helps to maintain a balance between development and conservation efforts on federal lands. Overall, the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization of 2018 aims to continue the successful conservation efforts facilitated by the FLTFA, while also ensuring that the process for selling federal lands is transparent and in line with the goals of conservation and environmental protection.