Senate Hearing on Federal Land Maintenance Backlog
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
This hearing addressed the multi-billion dollar maintenance backlog on federal lands, which impacts the safety, accessibility, and quality of public parks, forests, and recreational facilities used by millions of Americans.
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Department of the Interior
The agency is responsible for managing the lands and infrastructure discussed in the hearing.
USDA Forest Service
The agency is responsible for managing the national forests and infrastructure discussed in the hearing.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
The organization represents industries and groups that rely on accessible public lands for recreation.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources convened on June 18, 2019, to examine deferred maintenance needs on federal lands.
- The hearing focused on lands administered by the Department of the Interior and the USDA Forest Service.
- Witnesses included representatives from federal agencies, the National Association of Counties, the Public Lands Alliance, and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable.
- The committee reviewed written testimony and responses to questions for the record from various stakeholders, including the American Hiking Society and the Western Governors' Association.
- The hearing record includes correspondence from governors and state legislatures regarding federal land management issues.
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Why It Matters
This hearing addressed the multi-billion dollar maintenance backlog on federal lands, which impacts the safety, accessibility, and quality of public parks, forests, and recreational facilities used by millions of Americans.
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Discoveries
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Broad Stakeholder Engagement
The hearing record includes significant input from non-federal entities, including state governors, the Louisiana Legislature, and various outdoor advocacy groups, indicating widespread interest in federal land maintenance.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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