HR 91 · 93th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
National Land Use Policy Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1973-01-03)
Plain Language Summary
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National Land Use Use Policy Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make not more then two annual grants to each State to assist that State in developing a land use program. Provides that such grants shall not exceed 50 percent of the costs of program development. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to a State to assist it in managing its land use program after a review of such State's development program and such grant shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost. Provides that the Secretary shall consult with the heads of other affected Federal agencies and with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development before approving a grant. Authorizes necessary appropriations to the Secretaries of the Interior and Housing and Urban Development to administer the program established by this Act. Sets forth the criteria to be met by States to be eligible for grants for land use programs. Requires Federal projects significantly affecting land to be in accord with the State land use programs except in cases of overriding national interest. Provides for Federal action in the absence of a State land use program when the Federal Government's action will affect the use of non-Federal …
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