# 49 CFR § 24.1: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 24.1
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of Transportation > PART 24—UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > Subpart A—General

## Text

The purpose of this part is to promulgate rules to implement the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.) (Uniform Act), in accordance with the following objectives:
(a) To ensure that owners of real property to be acquired for Federal and federally assisted projects are treated fairly and consistently, to encourage and expedite acquisition by agreements with such owners, to minimize litigation and relieve congestion in the courts, and to promote public confidence in Federal and federally assisted land acquisition programs;
(b) To ensure that persons displaced as a direct result of Federal or federally assisted projects are treated fairly, consistently, and equitably so that such displaced persons will not suffer disproportionate injuries as a result of projects designed for the benefit of the public as a whole; and
(c) To ensure that agencies implement the regulations in this part in a manner that is efficient and cost effective.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 24.1 § 24.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.2 § 24.2 Definitions and acronyms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.2.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.3 § 24.3 No duplication of payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.4 § 24.4 Assurances, monitoring, and corrective action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.5 § 24.5 Manner of notices and electronic signatures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.6 § 24.6 Administration of jointly-funded projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.6.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.7 § 24.7 Federal agency waiver of regulations in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.8 § 24.8 Compliance with other laws and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.8.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.9 § 24.9 Recordkeeping and reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.10 § 24.10 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.10.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.11 § 24.11 Adjustments of limits and payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.101 § 24.101 Applicability of acquisition requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.101.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.102 § 24.102 Basic acquisition policies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.102.md)
- [49 CFR § 24.103 § 24.103 Criteria for appraisals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.103.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-24.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.