1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22004December 13, 2004The Secure Rural Schools and County Self-Determination Act of 2000: Forest Service Payments to CountiesRoss W. GorteSenior Analyst in Natural Resources PolicyRe
2、sources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryThe Secure Rural Schools and County Self-Determination Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-393) was enacted to provide payments to counties that had experienced significantdeclines in Forest Service and certain Bureau of Land Management receipt-sharingpayments. The ac
3、t expires at the end of FY2006. Congress could let the programexpire, extend the authorization or make it permanent, or modify it in various ways.Possible issues for modifying the program include the amount of (basis for)compensation, the source of funds, the authorized and required uses of the paym
4、ents, theinteraction with other compensation programs (including Payments in Lieu of TaxesPILT), and the duration of any changes. This report will be updated as events warrant.BackgroundSince 1908, the Forest Service (FS) has paid 25% of its gross receipts to the statesfor use on roads and schools i
