All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.
Public Lands Steering Committee
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Public Lands Steering Committee
All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.
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All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.2015-06-09Basic page2021-04-02
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U.S. Forest Service Distributes 2020 Secure Rural Schools Payments for over 700 counties
On April 2, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced the release of over $193 million in 2020 Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments. -
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New Mexico Congresswoman Debra Haaland confirmed as new U.S. Secretary of the Interior
On March 15, the U.S. Senate confirmed Debra Haaland to serve as the 54th Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) on a 51-40 vote. The confirmation of Secretary Haaland makes her the first Native American cabinet member in U.S. history. -
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U.S. Department of the Interior revokes counties’ veto power over Land and Water Conservation Fund federal land acquisitions
On February 11, Acting Secretary of the U.S. -
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NACo files comments supporting new Endangered Species Act implementation rules
On February 5, the National Association of Counties (NACo) submitted comments in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) final regulations on interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). -
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Secretary of the Interior gives counties veto power over Land and Water Conservation Fund federal acquisitions
On November 13, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt issued a secretarial order regarding implementation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
Latest Resources
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Mar. 22, 2021
NACo Letter to Department of the Interior on Oil and Gas Leasing Moratorium
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Mar. 11, 2021
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Counties (NACo) today sent a letter to the U.S.
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Feb. 5, 2021
NACo Final Comments Sec 7 ESA Consultation Regs
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Public Lands Steering Committee
Chair
Joel Bousman
Commissioner
Sublette County, Wyoming
Vice Chair
Kathy Chandler-Henry
Commissioner
Eagle County, Colorado
Greg Chilcott
Commissioner
Ravalli County, Montana
Bob Gardner
District 3 County Supervisor
Mono County, California
Dan Mosley
Judge/Executive
Harlan County, Kentucky
Subcommittee Chair
Stacy Corless
District 5 County Supervisor
Mono County, California
Todd Devlin
Commissioner
Prairie County, Montana
Subcommittee Vice Chair
Darin Bushman
County Commissioner
Piute County, Utah
Kuyler Crocker
District 1 County Supervisor
Tulare County, California
Rodney Dial
Mayor
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
Varlin Higbee
Commission Chair
Lincoln County, Nevada
Jack Lytle
County Commissioner Seat B
Daggett County, Utah
Contact
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Associate Legislative Director – Public Lands and Liaison to the Western Interstate Region(512) 965-7268