HR 2226 · 95th Congress · Land use

Land Resource Planning Assistance Act

Introduced 1977-01-19· Sponsored by Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-01-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Land Resource Planning Assistance Act - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to assist the States in developing and implementing State land resource programs and to assist Indian tribes to inventory and plan for use of reservation and other tribal lands. Preserves the rights and jurisdiction of States and other property owners with respect to non-Federal lands. Title I: Program of Assistance to the States - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make annual grants to the States to develop and administer a State land resource program for non-Federal lands. Defines "State land resource program" as a program which includes (1) a land resource planning process, (2) a land planning agency, (3) a study of existing land resource planning and management authority, (4) a statement of policies and objectives, (5) methods of implementation and coordination, and (6) an energy facility planning program. Requires that such programs provide for the participation of owners of real property, local government, and the public. Specifies criteria for land resource planning processes, including the preparation and continuing revision of an inventory of environmental, geological, and physical c…

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