RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASEMENTS

     Rights of way and easements across Arkansas Riverbed lands are governed by 25 CFR 169 found at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/25cfr169_03.html.

     The process of gaining easement requires an application, an appraisal of the subject property, and an environmental assessment.

     The environmental regulations and requirements are set out in NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act). The regulations promulgating this act are found in  40 CFR 1500, found at:

http://www.gc.energy.gov/NEPA/766.htm

      Also, the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Departmental Manual, DM516 516 Chap. 10 gives guidelines for procurement of an easement.

     Appraisers engaged by applicants are encouraged to contact Preston Smith, Supervisor of Appraisal, Office of Appraisal Services, 421 West Broadway, Muskogeee,  telephone 918-687-2308,  

     Applicants are encouraged to contact the Arkansas Riverbed Authority at      crobertson3@cox.net.

     The following forms are required in the application process:

  1.    Application for Grant of Right-of-Way

  2.    Information to accompany Grant-of-way

  3.    Evidence of Authority to Execute Documents

  4.    Applicant's Certificate

  5.    Consent of Owner's to Grant Right-of-Way

  6.     Engineer's Affidavit

  7.     Road  Commissioner's Certificate