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DOT Regulation Appendix – Subpart B, Section 25.101(a): General Provisions on Real Property Acquisition

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This DOT regulation (Subpart B, Section 25.101a) outlines when federal property acquisition rules apply, covering situations involving eminent domain threats and large-scale planned project areas. It also defines the conditions under which an acquisition can be classified as a 'voluntary transaction,' exempt from those requirements — including that the agency must inform the owner it will not forcibly acquire the property if negotiations fail. When multiple properties are purchased voluntarily within the same area, all owners must be treated equally regarding eligibility for benefits under the Uniform Act.

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DOT Regulation Appendix, Subpart B, Section 25.101(a) governing real property acquisition for Federal or federally assisted programs and projects. Covers acquisitions carried out under threat of eminent domain, amicable agreements, and intended or designated project areas under the Uniform Act. Defines criteria for voluntary transactions — including no specific site requirement, property not part of a designated project area, and agency commitment not to acquire if negotiations fail. Specifies that all owners in a geographic area must be treated similarly regarding eligibility for benefits under the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act.

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