Category: RS2477 Workshop Handbook

  • APPENDIX 6 | ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTICE FORM

  • APPENDIX 5 | STATEMENT FORMS

    The County RS 2477 Affidavit is designed to collect statements from county employees. The Resident RS 2477 affidavit is designed to collect statements from ordinary citizens.

  • APPENDIX 4 | RS-2477 Right-Of-Way INVENTORY WORKSHEET

    The RS 2477 inventory worksheet is used to document an RS 2477 right of way and should be filed in the County recorders office.

  • REVISED STATUTES 2477 RIGHTS-OF-WAY SETTLEMENT ACT

    (AS REPORTED TO THE SENATE) Note: The original language of the bill was struck by the committee and the bill reported to the Senate contained only the last sentence, printed in italic. S 1425 RS 104th CONGRESS 2d Session [Report No. 104-261] To recognize the validity of rights-of-way granted under section 2477 of the Revised…

  • APPENDIX 1 | R.S. 2477 LEGAL PRINCIPLES

    Background To further settlement of the West, Congress, on July 26, 1866, passed, as part of the Mining Act of 1866, Revised Statutes 2477 (“R.S. 2477”). This statute, although now repealed and 129 years old, still applies to rights-of-way established over federal lands. R.S. 2477 states, in its entirety: “Sec. 8. And be it further…

  • RS 2477 County Handbook

    Table Of Contents R.S. 2477 Overview Why 2477 rights-of-way are vital to counties, a summary of the Interior’s proposed regulations, and the pending Congressional legislation. Also an action checklist for counties. Right-of-way Inventory Determining, identifying, and documenting 2477 rights-of-way. Maintenance and Construction, Kowing your rights, prioritizing projects, notice, responding to objections, and going to work.…