Official Payments Made to Counties

On July 6, 2012, the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 was reauthorized for federal fiscal year (FY) 2012 as part of Public Law 112-141.

2012 Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act Payment

Pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as amended, the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination payments are subject to sequester. In order to be prepared if there is a sequestration, Interior took the prudent step to hold back 10 percent of the scheduled payments. The BLM understands the importance of these funds to the viability of western Oregon counties in support of county projects and local schools. As of February 7, 2013, the BLM had distributed the majority of the Secure Rural Schools payments, totaling approximately $36 million.