Chapter #7
How Revised Statute 2477 rights-of-way should be closed
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Important RS 2477 Documents
Mining Act of 1865
1865 – The Mining Act of 1865 is written and introduced by Senator William M. Stewart from Nevada.
Senate Bill 16 – Proposed Amendment to the Mining Act of 1865
1870 – An amendment is proposed to grant special rights for the Sutro Tunnel in Nevada.
Senate Bill 16 – Statements of Fact from Senator Stewart
1870 – The founder of The Mining Act of 1865 opposes the proposed amendment and provides valuable insight into the legislative intent of RS 2477.
Federal Land Policy Management Act (FLPMA)
1976 – The Federal Land Policy Management Act, otherwise known as the BLM Organic Act, established the Bureau of Land Management multiple use mandate and repealed the Mining Act of 1865.
RS 2477 Settlement Act
1995 – The RS 2477 Settlement Act was introduced to settle disputes between the states and the Federal Government concerning RS 2477 roads, but failed to become law.
Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997
1992-1997 – The US Congress include prohibitions in the annual Appropriations Act to prohibit federal agencies from establishing any rule or regulation pertaining to the validity, recognition or management of RS 2477 rights-of-way without the express authorization of the US Congress.
Comptroller General Decision B-277719
1997 – The Comptroller General issued an opinion that made section 108 of the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act permanent law.
Government Accounting Office Opinion B-300912
2003 – The Government Accounting Office issued a second opinion re-enforcing Decision B-277719 concerning a memorandum of understanding between the State of Utah and the Bureau of Land Management.