The purpose of this project is to implement the direction established by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. In the Act, Congress transfers approximately 11,760 acres of federal land to be held in trust by the BIA
Location
Proposed transfer land parcels are located within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation and within Cass County, MN.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/11/2023
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Land Exchanges |
| Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act: Land Transfer Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2024 |
| Forests | Chippewa National Forest |
| Districts | Chippewa National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |