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52 IAM 16-H: Excess Real Property Transfers Handbook

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This handbook provides guidance to BIA Division of Real Estate Services personnel in preparing, reviewing, and processing excess real properties pursuant to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act (FPASA), the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), and through special legislation. This guide provides a step-by-step process for the acquisition, transfer, and disposal of excess land to Tribes. The corresponding IAM chapter, 52 IAM 16: Processing Excess Real Property Land Transfers, provides the general authorities and responsibilities, and is the official policy for processing excess real property land transfers.

The related forms, checklists, and templates, referenced in this handbook can be found on BIA's Online Forms website.

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