Limiting Federal Control and Access to Public Lands.
This act aims to revoke a presidential executive order on conserving lands and waters, potentially altering federal land management. It restricts federal acquisition of new lands and mandates state and congressional approval for larger purchases, impacting local taxes and land use. These changes could affect recreation, agriculture, and resource extraction on federal lands.
Key points
Revokes a presidential executive order on conserving lands and waters, potentially changing how federal lands are managed.
Limits federal government's ability to acquire new non-federal land, especially in states with significant federal land, protecting local tax bases.
Requires state and congressional approval for federal acquisition of over 160 acres of non-federal land, giving more local control.
Ensures that actions on federal land do not result in a net loss of multiple uses (e.g., recreation, agriculture, mining) without Congressional authorization.
Restricts the President's ability to withdraw federal land from public use without Congressional approval, preserving access to these areas.
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