Right-of-way (ROW) (ROW)

The legal right to cross the lands of another. Also used to indicate the strip of land for a road, railroad, or power line. In BLM, a permit or an easement which authorizes the use of public lands for certain specified purposes. Also, the lands covered by such an easement or permit. The authorization to use a particular parcel of public land for specific facilities for a definite time period. Authorizes the use of a ROW over, upon, under, or through public lands for construction, operation, maintenance, and termination of a project.