SEMA-SAN: Congress Introduces Bill to Help Prevent Road Closures
Congress Introduces Bill toHelp Prevent Road Closures, Ensure Public Participation When Designating National Monuments
Legislation (HR 1459) has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to require the President to complete an environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) before designating more than 5,000 acres as a National Monument. The bill would ensure public involvement in the process and discussion of multiple factors including economic impact. Current law provides the President with authority to declare land of “historic or scientific interest” to be a National Monument which can lead to road closures for motorized recreation, among other activities. While this authority has only been used 137 times in 100 years, vast amounts of land have been set aside in the process. SEMA and the SEMA Action Network support a collaborative approach to land-use decisions, including input from local citizens, elected leaders and other stakeholders. We Urge You to Contact Your U.S. Representatives Today to Urge Their Support for H.R. 1459
For more information, please contact Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org. |
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