[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 36, Volume 2] [Revised as of July 1, 2008] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 36CFR254.21] [Page 363] TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY CHAPTER II--FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 254_LANDOWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart B_National Forest Townsites Sec. 254.21 Applications. (a) An application to purchase National Forest System lands-- (1) Must be made by designated officials) authorized to do business in the name of a county, city, or local governmental subdivision; (2) May be in the form of a letter, ordinance, or resolution; (3) Must be furnished to the District Ranger or the Forest Supervisor for the National Forest area in which the lands are situated; and (4) Must be limited to 640 acres or less adjacent to an established community. (b) An application must be accompanied by-- (1) A description of the land desired; and (2) A development plan, consisting of a narrative statement and map, which gives a detailed description of the intended use of the site and how essential community needs will be met by the purchase.