Public domain lands
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004018
Lands owned by the federal government that have never been granted to private ownership and are managed for the benefit of the public. These lands are primarily located in the western United States and are administered by agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). They are often available for multiple uses, including recreation, grazing, and mineral extraction.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004018 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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