Provisions Made to the Uniform Act in the State of Alaska
The state of Alaska has adopted the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA) through its statutes, primarily in Title 34, Chapter 60 of the Alaska Statutes. These provisions ensure that individuals and entities displaced by public projects receive appropriate assistance.
Relevant Alaska Statutes:
- AS 34.60.040 – Relocation Payments: Mandates that state agencies provide payments to displaced persons for actual reasonable moving expenses, direct losses of tangible personal property, and expenses incurred in searching for replacement business or farm locations. It also allows for fixed payments in lieu of actual moving expenses under certain conditions.
- AS 34.60.090 – Relocation Services: Requires state agencies to offer relocation assistance advisory programs to displaced persons, including information on available housing, assistance in obtaining replacement housing, and coordination with other governmental programs.
- AS 34.60.120 – Uniform Real Property Acquisition Policy: Establishes policies for state agencies acquiring real property with federal assistance, emphasizing negotiation, appraisal, and just compensation to ensure fair treatment of property owners.
- AS 34.60.140 – Regulations: Authorizes state agencies to adopt regulations necessary to implement the provisions of Chapter 60, including procedures for determining eligibility and payment amounts for relocation assistance.