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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
MISSOULA, MONTANA
TITLE 5409.13 - LAND ACQUISITION HANDBOOK
Region 1 Supplement No. 5409.13-91-3
Effective May 21, 1991
POSTING NOTICE: Supplements to this title are numbered consecutively. Post by document
name. Remove entire document and replace with this supplement. Retain this transmittal as
the first page of this document.
The last supplement issued was 5409.13-91-2 to CHAPTER 70.
Document Name
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54.2 - Includes individuals who are designated to certify land adjustment title packages.
JOHN W. MUMMA
Regional Forester
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FSH 5409.13 - LAND ACQUISITION HANDBOOK
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CHAPTER 50 - TITLE EVIDENCE
54.2 - Quitclaim Deed, Special Warranty Deeds, and Deeds Without Warranties.
Certification of Title Assembly. Individuals who have been designated to certify that title
packages are accurate and complete will do so by signing the "Land Adjustment Checklist for
Final Title Assembly" and by including the Title Opinion prepared for OGC execution. Upon
receipt of the certified title package, the Regional Office will verify that all required documents
are included, complete a cursory review of the package, monitor case processing, and provide
OGC with staff assistance.
Forest Supervisors may request that individuals be designated to certify title packages by
providing documentation that the following minimum qualifications for training, experience and
expertise in title processing have been met:
(a) Formal training that includes courses in real estate law, public land law, and
documented self-study of FSM 5420, 5430, 5440, FSH 5409.13, and 5409.16, the
Department of Justice publications: "Standards for Preparation of Title Evidence in Land
Acquisitions by the United States" and "A Procedural Guide for the Acquisition of Real
Property by Governmental Agencies."
(b) Four years of case processing experience. Experience must involve a substantial
amount of title work.
(c) Demonstrated knowledge of accepted title practices.
(d) Submission of sufficient title packages of a substantive nature to demonstrate their
technical knowledge of title work and their ability to consistently prepare cases for OGC
Title Opinion.
Upon receipt of the request, the Regional Forester will review the information submitted and
notify the Forest Supervisor whether the designation can be made.
Performance of the designated individuals will be monitored through Regional Office sample
reviews/audits. The Forest Supervisor will be notified annually of the results of those reviews.
The following individuals have met the requirements and are designated to certify land
adjustment title packages:
Margaret Peterson
Lolo NF
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Ana Marie Poorboy
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