To provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill imposes findings Congress finds that— there are archeological, sacred, and historic resources located throughout the Greater Chaco region, which spans the States of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, defines definitions In this Act: The term covered lease means any oil and gas lease for Federal land— on which drilling operations have not been commenced before the end of the primary term of the applicable lease, and provides withdrawal of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico Subject to any valid existing rights, the Federal land is withdrawn from— all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws. It relies on product standards, trade restrictions, definition changes, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Energy, Native American Tribes, Environment, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face reduced risk, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could see lower costs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, and Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Imposes findings Congress finds that— there are archeological, sacred, and historic resources located throughout the Greater Chaco region, which spans the States of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado.
- Defines definitions In this Act: The term covered lease means any oil and gas lease for Federal land— on which drilling operations have not been commenced before the end of the primary term of the applicable lease.
- Provides withdrawal of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico Subject to any valid existing rights, the Federal land is withdrawn from— all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill imposes findings Congress finds that— there are archeological, sacred, and historic resources located throughout the Greater Chaco region, which spans the States of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, defines definitions In this Act: The term covered lease means any oil and gas lease for Federal land— on which drilling operations have not been commenced before the end of the primary term of the applicable lease, and provides withdrawal of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico Subject to any valid existing rights, the Federal land is withdrawn from— all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Native American Tribes, Environment, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill imposes findings Congress finds that— there are archeological, sacred, and historic resources located throughout the Greater Chaco region, which spans the States of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, defines definitions In this Act: The term covered lease means any oil and gas lease for Federal land— on which drilling operations have not been commenced before the end of the primary term of the applicable lease, and provides withdrawal of certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico Subject to any valid existing rights, the Federal land is withdrawn from— all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Luján (for himself and Mr. Heinrich) introduced the following …
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