We will probably drop some tracts from the candidate list.

We estimate it will take 150,000 to 200,000 acres to meet the offset.

Our objective … will be to give everyone involved the ability to look at each and every tract (of land proposed for sale), to satisfy themselves if they want to, that these tracts are worthy of what we are proposing.

Land sales are a sensitive issue, and the public will have an opportunity to comment on the proposal. Then, we will revise the list one more time before transmitting it to Congress.

The act provided guaranteed payments to rural counties for road maintenance and schools.

We want everyone to be comfortable with every half-acre that stays on the list.