Chaco Cultural Heritage Protection: Oil and Gas Drilling Ban
This act aims to protect the area around Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico, a significant archaeological and cultural site for Native American tribes. It prohibits new oil and gas drilling on federal lands in this region, intending to safeguard the environment, local community health, and preserve cultural heritage for future generations. Citizens may experience positive impacts on air and water quality in the region, as well as the preservation of unique historical sites.
Key points
Prohibition of new oil and gas drilling on federal lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Protection of important archaeological, sacred, and historical sites, including those related to the Chacoan culture.
Support for local communities, including Native American tribes, by protecting their health, safety, and quality of life from extraction impacts.
Possibility of conveying or exchanging federal land with Indian Tribes in accordance with resource management plans.
Status:
Expired
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