Public Law 60–271

That the Secretary

Public lands.

Necessary resurveys authorized.

of the Interior may in his discretion cause to be made, as he may deem wise under the rectangular system now provided by law, such resurveys or retracements of the surveys or public lands as, after full investigation, he may deem essential to properly mark the boundaries of the public lands remaining undisposed of: Provided, That no such

Prorvisos.

Bona fide rights not impaired.

resurvey or retracement shall be so executed as to impair the bona fide rights or claims of any claimant, entryman, or owner of lands affected by such resurvey or retracement : Provided further, That

Amount for, limited

not to exceed five per cent of the total annual appropriation for surveys and resurveys of the public lands shall be used for the resurveys and retracements authorized hereby.