Grazing Fees : An Overview and Current Issues

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Explains formula behind fees charged by BLM and the Forest Service for grazing private livestock on Federal lands, which includes a base value adjusted annually by the lease rates for grazing on pr...

Explains formula behind fees charged by BLM and the Forest Service for grazing private livestock on Federal lands, which includes a base value adjusted annually by the lease rates for grazing on private lands, beef cattle prices, and the cost of livestock production. Examines fee evaluation and reform attempts, including H.R. 3166, to authorize buy outs of Federal grazing permit holders at approximately twice market rate; and summarizes current issues and legislation.

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