Requires congressional approval for federal land withdrawals over 5,000 acres.
The Legislative Approval for National Designations Act mandates congressional approval for federal land withdrawals exceeding 5,000 acres. It defines "covered land withdrawal" as any federal agency action resulting in such withdrawals. Exceptions include temporary public land orders lasting five years or less and withdrawals necessary for national security. The act also limits national monument sizes to 640 acres and mandates a minimum 50-mile distance between monuments.
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