The second report of the National Center for Public Lands Counties (NCPLC) provides foundational PILT and SRS program information to public lands counties including brief histories of both programs, detailed “mechanics” of payment administration and county-level issues, and policy considerations for both programs.

As frontline service providers, public lands counties face growing responsibilities with limited revenue. Understanding the complexities of payment allocation requirements is essential to informed decision making. The report also provides examples from five counties across the western United States to illustrate the challenges public lands counties face.

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