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FEDERALhearing transcript

Oversight Hearing: Promoting Conservation on Federal Lands

Original title: OVERSIGHT HEARING ON PROMOTING CONSERVATION WITH A PURPOSE ON AMERICA'S FEDERAL LANDS AND FORESTS

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a foundational discussion for potential future legislation regarding how the federal government manages, conserves, and grants access to public lands and forests across the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Land Managers

These agencies are subject to the oversight and potential policy changes discussed by the Subcommittee.

Tribal Nations

Tribal representatives provided testimony regarding the management of natural resources on lands relevant to their communities.

State and Local Governments

State and county officials provided input on how federal land management policies impact local jurisdictions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an on March 8, 2023, to discuss strategies for managing federal lands and forests. The session included testimony from state officials, legal experts, and tribal representatives regarding conservation practices.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10:15 a.m. in the Longworth House Office Building.
  • The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Federal Lands, part of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • The Subcommittee granted permission for Representatives Hageman, Hoyle, and Moore to participate in the hearing from the dais.
  • Opening statements were limited to the Chairman (Tom Tiffany) and the Ranking Minority Member (Joe Neguse) per Committee Rule 4(f).
  • Other members were permitted to submit opening statements for the official record.
  • Witnesses included representatives from state government, local county government, academia, and tribal natural resource departments.
  • A Deseret News article regarding the Ute Indian Tribe's opposition to a national monument designation was submitted for the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to conduct oversight and gather testimony on how to promote conservation on America's federal lands and forests.
Who is allowed to speak during these hearings?
Under committee rules, oral opening statements are limited to the Chairman and the Ranking Minority Member, though other members may submit statements for the record.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a foundational discussion for potential future legislation regarding how the federal government manages, conserves, and grants access to public lands and forests across the United States.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Focus on 'Conservation with a Purpose'

The hearing title suggests a shift toward outcome-oriented conservation strategies on federal lands.

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Federal LandsCongressional body conducting the hearingMap →
personPhil RigdonSuperintendent, Department of Natural Resources, Yakama NationMap →
personJoel FerryExecutive Director, Utah Department of Natural ResourcesMap →
personTom TiffanyChairman of the Subcommittee on Federal LandsMap →
personJohn D. LeshyDistinguished Professor Emeritus, University of California LawMap →
personJohn EspyCommissioner, Board of Carbon County Commissioners, WyomingMap →
personJoe NeguseRanking Member of the SubcommitteeMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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