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Land Management Update: Reissuing Plans Without Additional Environmental Analysis

The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to reissue nine specific Records of Decision and Resource Management Plans within 60 days of enactment. These plans cover various Field Offices, including Buffalo, Grand Junction, and Miles City, as well as Big Game Habitat Conservation for Oil and Gas Management in Colorado. The bill states that these documents are deemed to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and do not require any additional environmental analysis.
Key points
Mandates the reissuance of 9 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans, selecting specific preferred alternatives (e.g., Alternative A, B, or C) for offices such as Rock Springs and Colorado River Valley.
Includes a specific plan regarding Big Game Habitat Conservation for Oil and Gas Management in Colorado.
Deems the reissued documents compliant with NEPA and the Administrative Procedure Act, stating they require no additional environmental analysis.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1997
Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
Process start date: 2025-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Productive Public Lands Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1997.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the reissuance of 9 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans, selecting specific preferred alternatives (e.g., Alternative A, B, or C) for offices such as Rock Springs and Colorado River Valley.
  • Includes a specific plan regarding Big Game Habitat Conservation for Oil and Gas Management in Colorado.
  • Deems the reissued documents compliant with NEPA and the Administrative Procedure Act, stating they require no additional environmental analysis.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy