Public Lands Initiative Update

by | Aug 8, 2016 | News | 0 comments


While the Public Lands Initiative has officially begun the legislative process, its fate is undetermined as it journeys through the system. Last week, Uintah County Commissioners fielded public questions on the PLI and how much public comment was used in the actual draft. Commissioner Mike McKee said the impact that public comment had was mixed with some suggestions being used while others were not. The energy zone was not used in the bill which was one item in particular that the Commissioners expressed angst over. McKee also noted issues concerning grazing rights. Commissioner Stringer emphasized that as far as seeking public input for the PLI, the process used was far superior to any federal government action preceding it. As far as the question of whether or not this bill will survive the process, Commissioner Stringer said we all will just have to “wait and see.”

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