Land Rights
The
Federal Government owns most of the land in Utah – making decisions without
even consulting state and local officials. This is an outrage and is not what
our federated system of government stands for. Over the years, we have had more
than our fair share of fights with the Federal Government about how our land
should be managed. It's just common sense that the people who are closest to
the land and whose lives depend on being able to use the resources should have
a seat at the table when it comes to managing it. Unfortunately, this White House has ignored
the people who are actually impacted by their bureaucratic decisions.
The Obama Administration’s "Wild Lands" designation gives the Bureau
of Land Management the ability to close off lands in our state to everything
and everyone without congressional approval. It is now easier than ever for the
government to shut out oil and gas companies, mining companies, and ATV users.
This policy makes it clear that this administration would like to sidestep
Congress in land management issues. It is the job of Congress to work with the
local governments to determine which lands should be managed for multiple use
and which lands are unique and deserve protection. I am fighting to keep that
authority in Congress where it belongs.
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8/2/12 | Department of Interior Documents Illustrate Latest Attempt to Resurrect Controversial Wild Lands Policy |
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7/13/12 | An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes |
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6/7/12 | Hatch Votes Against Proceeding to Farm Bill |
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3/16/12 | Utah Better Able to Manage its Land than Federal Government |