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A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize certain construction activities on public lands, and for other purposes.
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 297
The proposed legislation would provide guidelines and regulations for construction activities on public lands, ensuring that they are carried out in a responsible and environmentally sustainable manner. The bill also includes provisions for public input and consultation in the decision-making process for construction projects on public lands.
In addition to authorizing construction activities, the bill also addresses other purposes related to the management of public lands. This may include provisions for conservation efforts, land use planning, and resource management. Overall, Bill 118 s 297 seeks to strike a balance between promoting economic development and infrastructure improvements on public lands while also ensuring the protection and conservation of these valuable natural resources. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
Congressional Summary of S 297
This bill provides for the construction of nurseries on public lands.
Using funds made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to restore native vegetation and mitigate environmental hazards on mined land on federal and nonfederal lands, the Department of the Interior shall carry out a pilot program to establish and operate nurseries on lands under its jurisdiction.
Likewise, the Forest Service shall carry out a pilot program to establish and operate nurseries on National Forest System lands.
Interior shall carry out its pilot program in (1) four of the eleven contiguous Western states, and (2) one state that is not one of the eleven contiguous Western states.
The Forest Service shall carry out its pilot program in (1) four of the eleven contiguous Western states; and (2) one state, including Vermont, that is not one of the eleven contiguous Western states.
