# 43 U.S.C. § 1714: Withdrawals of lands

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1714

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 U.S.C. § 1714
- **Heading:** Withdrawals of lands
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** April 17, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 43—PUBLIC LANDS > CHAPTER 35—FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER II—LAND USE PLANNING AND LAND ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION

## Text

On and after the effective date of this Act the Secretary is authorized to make, modify, extend, or revoke withdrawals but only in accordance with the provisions and limitations of this section. The Secretary may delegate this withdrawal authority only to individuals in the Office of the Secretary who have been appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

( Pub. L. 94–579, title II, § 204 , Oct. 21, 1976 , 90 Stat. 2751 ; Pub. L. 103–437, § 16(d)(1) , Nov. 2, 1994 , 108 Stat. 4594 ; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5 ( l )(7), Dec. 19, 2014 , 128 Stat. 3271 .)

## Nearby sections

- [43 U.S.C. § 1701 Congressional declaration of policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1701.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1702 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1702.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1703 Repealed. Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 315(a) , Jan. 4, 2025 , 138 Stat. 2903](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1703.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1711 Continuing inventory and identification of public lands; preparation and maintenance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1711.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1712 Land use plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1712.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1713 Sales of public land tracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1713.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1714 Withdrawals of lands](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1714.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1715 Acquisitions of public lands and access over non-Federal lands to National Forest System units](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1715.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1716 Exchanges of public lands or interests therein within the National Forest System](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1716.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1717 Qualifications of conveyees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1717.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1718 Documents of conveyance; terms, covenants, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1718.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1719 Mineral interests; reservation and conveyance requirements and procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1719.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1720 Coordination by Secretary of the Interior with State and local governments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1720.md)
- [43 U.S.C. § 1721 Conveyances of public lands to States, local governments, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t43_s1721.md)

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