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Alaska Land Use Council Act

This bill establishes the Alaska Land Use Council for improving coordination, efficiency, and cooperation among federal, state, and Alaska Native corporations and Tribal land managers in addressing land and resource issues.

The council must be comprised of specific members and shall meet at least four times a year. In addition, the council may appoint advisory members to assist the council with specific matters on an ad hoc basis.

The council must study and advise certain governmental agencies, Alaska Native tribes and corporations of any: (1) ongoing and proposed land and resource uses in the state, and (2) matters submitted by council members for advice. A committee of land use advisors may be established by the council to assist the council in implementing programs.

The council shall terminate 15 years after the enactment of this bill, unless Congress grants an extension.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-05-26IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2016-05-26IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
  • Federal-Indian relations
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Land use and conservation
  • Monuments and memorials
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • State and local government operations
  • Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Related Geographic Entities
  • Alaska
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