New Mexico Land Grants: Easier Access for Traditional Community Uses.
This Act mandates greater cooperation between the Federal Government and New Mexico's historical land grant communities to ensure they can continue traditional, noncommercial activities on Federal lands. It requires the establishment of a formal agreement to simplify permit processes for activities like grazing, gathering wood, and maintaining community infrastructure. Crucially, it allows for the reduction or waiver of associated fees based on the socioeconomic needs of the community users.
Key points
Simplified Permits: Federal agencies must create an agreement to streamline the process for obtaining permits for traditional, noncommercial land uses (e.g., grazing, gathering, maintenance).
Fee Reduction: Fees for land use permits can be reduced or waived, taking into account the socioeconomic conditions of the community users and the budget of the land grant governing body.
Protecting Tradition: Federal land use planning must now consider and evaluate the impact of other uses on these established historical and traditional community practices.
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