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2026-01-06DOT Regulation Appendix – Subpart B, Section 25.101(a): General Provisions on Real Property Acquisition
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. -
2026-01-06
DOT Regulation Appendix – Subpart B, Section 25.101(a): General Provisions on Real Property Acquisition
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 -
2023-08-22Uniform relocation assistance and real property acquisition policies for federal and federally assisted programs (42 USC Ch. 61)
This federal law, Chapter 61 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code, establishes uniform rules for relocation assistance and real property acquisition when the government acquires land for federal or federally assisted programs. It defines key terms such as 'displaced person,' 'comparable replacement dwelling,' and 'Federal agency,' and outlines the rights of people who must move due to government projects, including assistance with moving costs and replacement housing. While not specific to airport noise policy, its provisions apply broadly to any federal or federally assisted program that displaces residents or businesses, including airport-related land acquisitions. -
2023-04-24Moving Because of the Airport Expansion? A Description of the Port Of Seattle’s Relocation Assistance Program
A DESCRIPTION OF THE PORT OF SEATTLE'S RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -
1973-05-01Fact Sheet No. 4: Port Of Seattle Acquisition
In July 1972, the Port of Seattle Commission authorized the purchase of property around Sea-Tac Airport, bounded by 12th Ave. S., 170th St., and SR 518, to serve as a buffer and safety zone from aircraft operations. The acquisition is split equally between the Port of Seattle and the Federal Aviation Administration under an expanded FAA runway side clearance ruling. As of May 1973, a second property evaluation was underway, with acquisition procedures set to begin after final federal approval of the 163 affected parcels.