§ 772. — Resurveys or retracements to mark boundaries of undisposed lands.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 43USC772]
TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS
CHAPTER 18--SURVEY OF PUBLIC LANDS
Sec. 772. Resurveys or retracements to mark boundaries of
undisposed lands
The Secretary of the Interior may, as of March 3, 1909, in his
discretion cause to be made, as he may deem wise under the rectangular
system on that date provided by law, such resurveys or retracements of
the surveys of public lands as, after full investigation, he may deem
essential to properly mark the boundaries of the public lands remaining
undisposed of: Provided, That no such resurvey or retracement shall be
so executed as to impair the bona fide rights or claims of any claimant,
entryman, or owner of lands affected by such resurvey or retracement.
(Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 271, 35 Stat. 845; June 25, 1910, No. 40, 36 Stat.
884; Pub. L. 94-579, title VII, Sec. 705(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat.
2792.)
Amendments
1976--Pub. L. 94-579 struck out proviso authorizing that not more
than 20 per centum of relevant appropriations be used for resurveys and
retracements under this section.
Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
Section 705(a) of Pub. L. 94-579 provided that the amendment made by
that section is effective on and after Oct. 21, 1976.
Savings Provision
Amendment by Pub. L. 94-579 not to be construed as terminating any
valid lease, permit, patent, etc., existing on Oct. 21, 1976, see
section 701 of Pub. L. 94-579, set out as a note under section 1701 of
this title.
