Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HJRES 106 **What the Bill Does** This bill cancels a land management plan created by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Alaska's Central Yukon region. The plan, finalized in November 2024, had designated about 3.6 million acres as areas of critical environmental concern or research natural areas. By nullifying this rule, the bill essentially reverts the land management guidelines back to the previous plan. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects Alaska, particularly the Central Yukon region.
It impacts how federal lands in that area will be managed going forward, potentially affecting environmental protections, resource development opportunities, and land use policies in the region. **Current Status** The bill has already been signed into law, meaning it is now in effect. It was sponsored by Representative Nicholas Begich, a Republican from Alaska, suggesting it had support from Alaskan representatives who opposed the new land management plan.
CRS Official Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Alaska’s Central Yukon planning area and issued on November 12, 2024. By way of background, an RMP guides the management of lands administered by the BLM. This Central Yukon RMP modified the prior RMP for the area, including by designating 21 areas of critical environmental concern or research natural areas, encompassing approximately 3,611,000 acres.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-50.