Requests Congress to amend the federal Mineral Leasing Act to allow Wyoming to manage mineral leasing on federal lands within the state.
The Wyoming Legislature requests Congress to amend the federal Mineral Leasing Act to allow the state of Wyoming to administer and manage mineral leasing on federal lands within the state. This resolution argues that Wyoming's management of mineral leasing on state lands demonstrates its capability to efficiently manage federal mineral leasing. It also highlights Wyoming's unique understanding of its terrain and ecosystems, which it believes would lead to more accurate and timely environmental assessments and tailored leasing decisions.
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