### Question
What does federally designated area mean?


### Answer
**Federally designated area** has the following meaning in *43 U.S.C. § 2302*:

> land in Alaska and the eleven contiguous Western States (as defined in section 1702(o) of this title) that on July 25, 2000, was within the boundary of—


(A) a national monument, area of critical environmental concern, national conservation area, national riparian conservation area, national recreation area, national scenic area, research natural area, national outstanding natural area, or a national natural landmark managed by the Bureau of Land Management

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-FEDERAL LAND TRANSACTION FACILITATION**

