Hearing on the 'Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters Act'
January 1, 2018
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The Frame
This draft legislation proposes shifting management authority of federal lands and waters from the federal government to states, which could alter how natural resources are leased and regulated.
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State Governments
The legislation would grant states increased management authority over federal lands and waters within their jurisdictions.
Federal Agencies
The bill proposes shifting management responsibilities currently held by federal agencies to state-level entities.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on June 14, 2018, regarding a discussion draft of the 'Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters Act'.
- The proposed bill aims to amend the Mineral Leasing Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
- The primary objective of the draft is to increase state management authority over federal lands and waters.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Oral opening statements were limited to the Chairman, Ranking Minority Member, and Vice Chair per Committee Rule 4(f).
Why It Matters
This draft legislation proposes shifting management authority of federal lands and waters from the federal government to states, which could alter how natural resources are leased and regulated.
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Federal to State Management Transfer
The draft indicates a legislative effort to decentralize federal land management by transferring authority to states.
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