Congressional Hearing on State-Led Sage-Grouse Recovery
January 1, 2018
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The Frame
This hearing explores potential changes to how the greater sage-grouse is protected, which could alter land-use regulations and conservation requirements for residents and industries in Western states.
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Western state residents
Changes to sage-grouse management policies may impact land-use, grazing, and development rights in their regions.
State natural resource departments
These agencies would be responsible for implementing and managing recovery plans if authority is shifted from the federal government.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on October 25, 2017, by the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- The primary subject was the empowerment of state-based management solutions for the recovery of the greater sage-grouse.
- Witnesses included state-level officials from Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and Montana.
- The Committee adopted a rule limiting oral opening statements to the Chairman, Ranking Member, and Vice Chair to expedite witness testimony.
- Representative Amodei of Nevada was granted unanimous consent to participate in the hearing.
- Additional materials were submitted for the record, including documents from the Wilderness Society and the Department of the Army.
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Why It Matters
This hearing explores potential changes to how the greater sage-grouse is protected, which could alter land-use regulations and conservation requirements for residents and industries in Western states.
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State-led conservation focus
The hearing highlights a clear legislative push in 2017 to decentralize environmental management of the sage-grouse to state authorities.
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