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.
- Policy Platform & Resolutions 2021-2022
- 2022 NACo Legislative Priorities
- PILT Resource Hub
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 page2022-05-18
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Congress passes bipartisan bill to preserve local decision-making authority for National Forest Counties
On January 20, Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) introduced bipartisan bill H.R. -
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Gray Wolf relisted under the Endangered Species Act in the lower-48 states following a federal court order
On February 10, a federal judge vacated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) 2020 rule to permanently delist the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act. -
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Bureau of Land Management reviews Sage Grouse habitat management plans
On November 19, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced its intent to review the management plan for the Greater Sage Grouse and sagebrush habitat. -
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U.S. House Natural Resources Committee unanimously supports Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act
On November 17, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously supported the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (PLREDA) (H.R. 3326) as part of a 12 bill package. -
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NOAA seeks input on the administration’s goal to conserve 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030
On October 29, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced it is accepting public comments on how the agency can help achieve the goals and recommendations in a report titled Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful 2021.
Latest Resources
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Video |
Feb. 3, 2022
Idaho County, Idaho Commissioner Skip Brandt testifies on behalf of NACo before the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Jan. 31, 2022
Counties play an instrumental role in the overall public administration and governance of federal, state and local policies, programs and services.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Nov. 11, 2021
Explore NACo's full analysis of the $1.75 trillion reconciliation package – also known as the Build Back Better Act – featuring an in-depth overview of key provisions affecting county governments.
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Legislative Director – Public Lands | Western Interstate Region(512) 965-7268