7 U.S.C. § 2002 — Transfer of inventory lands

(a) In general Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary may transfer to any Federal or State^* agency, for conservation purposes any real property, or interest in it, administered by the Secretary under this Act— (1) with respect to which the rights of all prior owners and operators have expired; (2) that is eligible to be disposed of under section 1985 of this title; and (3) that— (A) has marginal value for agricultural production; (B) is environmentally sensitive; or (C) has special management importance.

(b) Conditions The Secretary may not transfer any property or interest in property under subsection (a) unless— (1) at least 2 public notices are given of the transfer; (2) if requested, at least 1 public meeting is held before the transfer; and (3) the Governor and at least 1 elected county official of the State and county where the property is located are consulted before the transfer.