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 114 STAT. 614 PUBLIC LAW 106-248-JULY 25, 2000 (11) proceeds generated from the disposal of public land may be properly dedicated to the acquisition of inholdings and other land that will improve the resource management ability of the Federal land management agencies and adjoining landowners; (12) using proceeds generated from the disposal of public land to purchase inholdings and other such land from willing sellers would enhance the ability of the Federal land management agencies to— (A) work cooperatively with private landowners and State and local governments; and (B) promote consolidation of the ownership of public and private land in a manner that would allow for better overall resource management; (13) in certain locations, the sale of public land that has been identified for disposal is the best way for the public to receive fair market value for the land; and (14) to allow for the least disruption of existing land and resource management programs, the Bureau of Land Management may use non-Federal entities to prepare appraisal documents for agency review and approval consistent with applicable provisions of the Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquisition. 43 USC 2302. SEC. 203. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE.— The term "exceptional resource" means a resource of scientific, natural, historic, cultural, or recreational value that has been documented by a Federal, State, or local governmental authority, and for which there is a compelling need for conservation and protection under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency in order to maintain the resource for the benefit of the public. (2) FEDERALLY DESIGNATED AREA.— The term "federally designated area" means land in Alaska and the eleven contiguous Western States (as defined in section 103(o) of the Federal Land Pohcy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702(o))) that on the date of enactment of this Act was within the boundary of— (A) a national monument, area of critical environmental concern, national conservation area, national riparian conservation area, national recreation area, national scenic area, research natural area, national outstanding natural area, or a national natural landmark managed by the Bureau of Land Management; (B) a unit of the National Park System; (C) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; (D) an area of the National Forest System designated for special management by an Act of Congress; or (E) an area within which the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture is otherwise authorized by law to acquire lands or interests therein that is designated as— (i) wilderness under the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); (ii) a wilderness study area;

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