(a) The Secretary recommends the parties prepare a land exchange proposal in accordance with § 47.50. The Secretary also recommends the Chairman and the non-Chairman party in the exchange meet with the Secretary before finalizing a land exchange proposal and signing an agreement to initiate the land exchange to informally discuss:
(1) The review and processing procedures for Hawaiian home lands exchanges;
(2) Potential issues involved that may require more consideration; or
(3) Any other matter that may make the proposal more complete before submission.
(b) Whether or not a land exchange proposal is completed, the Chairman initiates the exchange by preparing the documentation, conducting appropriate studies, and submitting them to the Secretary in accordance with § 47.60.
(c) Upon completing the review of the final land exchange packet under § 47.60, the Secretary will issue a Notice of Decision announcing the approval or disapproval of the exchange.
(d) If the Secretary approves an exchange, title will transfer in accordance with State law.
authority: State of Hawai'i Admission Act, 73 Stat. 4, approved March 18, 1959; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, Act of July 9, 1921, 42 Stat. 108; Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act, 1995, 109 Stat. 537,
5 U.S.C. 301;
25 U.S.C. 2 and 9;
43 U.S.C. 1457; 112 Departmental Manual 28
cite as: 43 CFR 47.45