AR 405-80 — Management Of Title And Granting Use Of Real Property
AR 405-80 governs management of title for Department of the Army real property and its use by non-Army parties.
- Publication number: AR 405-80
- Title: MANAGEMENT OF TITLE AND GRANTING USE OF REAL PROPERTY
- Date: 04/22/2024
- Proponent: COE
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 405-80 establishes authorities and policies for outgrants, legislative jurisdiction, mineral exploration and extraction, and water rights. It requires documentation, reporting, approvals, and safeguards for Army-controlled real property.
Applies to: It applies to all Army installations in the United States.
Topics covered
- Real property title management
- Property outgrants
- Federal legislative jurisdiction
- Mineral leasing
- Water rights
- Easement non-use
- Withdrawn public land
Questions and answers
What authority does the Secretary of the Army have over Army real property?
The SECARMY has general authority, which includes authority to grant uses of the property, which do not adversely affect title, ownership, or control. (paragraph 1-6)
What must an Army installation do about abandoned easements?
Army installation and project personnel should be aware of the existence and terms of easements affecting their property and should notify the applicable USACE District whenever there is reason to believe a grantee may have abandoned its use of the easement so that the Army may properly assert any rights to extinguish the easement. (paragraph 4-3)
When is solid waste disposal on Army-controlled real property authorized?
Use of Army-controlled real property for solid waste disposal is not authorized, unless the activity is for exclusive Army use and no materials from non-Army sources will be placed in it. (paragraph 1-02)
What does AR 405-80 require for Army water rights?
The Army will identify, assert, defend, and preserve its water rights to the maximum extent possible under State and Federal law to sustain mission capability. (paragraph 5-1)
What must installations do to manage water rights documentation?
Army installations will locate, record, and retain documentation related to water rights. (paragraph 1)