No action taken pursuant to, in furtherance of, or as authorized by this subchapter, shall be deemed a major Federal action for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended [42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.].
(b) Transfer of public lands
Any transfer of public lands pursuant to this subchapter shall be made notwithstanding the provisions of sections
1782 and
1752(g) of title
43.