Right-of-Way Through Indian Country: The Complexities of a Commonplace Arrangement

Obtaining right-of-way through Indian Country for a transportation project is a complex process, subject to rules and regulations related to the timing, purpose, and scope of the request, and involving unique jurisdictional conflicts between tribal, state, and federal governments. In this article, the authors describe the steps for determining the authority for a right-of-way, obtaining a right-of-way, and the primary issues to address.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Print
  • Pagination: pp 32-36
  • Serial:
    • TR News
    • Issue Number: 294
    • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
    • ISSN: 0738-6826

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01547267
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
  • Created Date: Dec 4 2014 7:59AM