| (a) An appraisal of the fair market value of all land
or interest in land to be acquired shall be obtained by the Commission.
The appraisal shall state the fair market value of the land as adversely
affected by past mining.
(b) When practical, acquisition shall be by purchase
from a willing seller. The amount paid for land or interests in land
acquired shall reflect the fair market value of the land or interests
in land as adversely affected by past mining.
(c) When necessary, land or interests in land may be
acquired by condemnation. Condemnation procedures shall not be started
until all reasonable efforts have been made to purchase the land or
interests in lands from a willing seller.
(d) The Commission, when acquiring land under this
title, shall comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, 42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.,
and 41 CFR Part 114-50.
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