The President provides Congress with a list of proposed purchases and the amount needed to buy the parcels. Congress responds with their concurrence or any changes to the proposed list. Forest Service determines that the purchase is in the public interest and it is consistent with the Forest Plan. Forest Service obtains a title commitment which demonstrates landowner's clear title to the property. If title defects are identified, they are removed before the purchase can proceed.
Property is inspected for hazardous materials and a report is prepared.
The property is appraised. The appraisal is reviewed by a Forest Service review appraisor to ensure that it meets the uniform appraisal standards for federal land acquisitions. Offer, based on approved appraisal, is made to the landowner. A purchase option is signed. Congress authorizes appropriation of funds for the purchase.