# Administrative Site Leases

**Action Urgency Score:** 65/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Agriculture Department; Forest Service |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-11-02 |
| Effective | 2026-12-02 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 36 CFR 251 |
| Summary | The United States Department of Agriculture (Department), Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency), this final rule will exempt administrative site leases from the regulations for special uses. The purpose of this deregulatory action is to better align Forest Service leasing activities with how leases are commonly legally defined to improve the feasibility of partnering with private developers and local municipalities for leasing and redeveloping administrative sites. |
| Document number | 2026-22296 |

## Why this score
- Effective date within 30 days.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/02/2026-22296/administrative-site-leases). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
Data from the Federal Register API; the published Federal Register document is authoritative. Informational only, not legal advice.