---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 2569.407"
title: "43"
number: "2569.407"
heading: "Is there a limit to how much water frontage my selection can include?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/2569.407"
---

# §2569.407. Is there a limit to how much water frontage my selection can include?


Generally, yes. You will normally be limited to a half-mile along the shore of a navigable water body, referred to as 160 rods (one half-mile) in the regulations at [43 CFR part 2090](/cfr/43/part2090.md), [subpart 2094](/cfr/43/subpart2094.md). If you apply for land that extends more than 160 rods (one half-mile), the BLM will treat your application as a request to waive this limitation. As explained in [43 CFR 2094.2](/cfr/43/2094.2.md), the BLM can waive the half-mile limitation if the BLM determines the land is not needed for a harborage, wharf, or boat landing area, and that a waiver will not harm the public interest. If the BLM determines it cannot waive the 160-rod (one half-mile) limitation, the BLM will issue a decision finding your selection includes lands that are not available Federal lands and then follow the procedures set out at [§ 2569.503](/cfr/43/2569.503.md).


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1629g-1(b)(2).

### Source

Source: 85 FR 75887, Nov. 27, 2020, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1629g(e).