The Local Input Act mandates public and governmental input before offering land for oil or gas leasing.

The Local Input Act requires the Secretary of the Interior to engage the public, state, tribal, and local governments before deciding to offer land for oil or gas leasing. This meaningful involvement includes public disclosure of leasing proposals and their expected effects on the land. The Secretary must consider input from the public, state and local governments, and federally recognized Indian Tribes. The act aims to ensure comprehensive input before leasing decisions are made.

The Local Input Act mandates public and governmental input before offering land for oil or gas leasing.

The Local Input Act requires the Secretary of the Interior to engage the public, state, tribal, and local governments before deciding to offer land for oil or gas leasing. This meaningful involvement includes public disclosure of leasing proposals and their expected effects on the land. The Secretary must consider input from the public, state and local governments, and federally recognized Indian Tribes. The act aims to ensure comprehensive input before leasing decisions are made.