How do cooperative relationships with nonprofit organizations support the land acquisition program?
Because of the lengthy time requirements in the budget and appropriation process, there are occasions when we are unable to acquire land in response to imminent threats to critical resources or to buy needed resources under favorable terms. Working in the private real estate market, nonprofit organizations have the ability to react quickly to these threats and to protect important resources. However, each transaction must clearly define the role of nonprofit organizations in acquiring land or interests in land for ultimate Federal acquisition according to the requirements of Pub. L. 91-646. 5.5 Are nonprofit organizations agents of the U.S. Government? Nonprofit organizations are not agents of the Federal Government unless we designate an agency relationship in writing by mutual consent of the parties. Nonprofit organizations are typically private, independent groups that freely negotiate real estate actions anywhere and anytime they desire and at their own risk. 5.6 How does the Servi
