Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.
Summary
This joint resolution disapproves a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to nullify the BLM's rule, preventing it from having any force or effect. The rule in question was issued on November 20, 2024, and concerns resource management in the Miles City Field Office area.
Expected Effects
The immediate effect is that the BLM's resource management plan amendment for the Miles City Field Office will not be implemented. This could lead to a continuation of existing resource management practices in the area. The long-term effects depend on whether the BLM attempts to create a new rule or if Congress takes further action regarding resource management in the area.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially prevents unwanted changes to resource management practices.
- Reinforces congressional oversight of executive agency actions.
- Allows for further review and potential revision of the resource management plan.
- Could lead to a more balanced approach to resource management that considers various stakeholder interests.
- May prevent negative environmental or economic impacts associated with the disapproved rule.
Potential Disadvantages
- May delay or prevent necessary updates to resource management practices.
- Could lead to continued use of outdated or ineffective management strategies.
- Creates uncertainty for stakeholders who rely on the resource management plan.
- May hinder economic development or conservation efforts in the area.
- Could be seen as an overreach of congressional authority into agency operations.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, which vests all legislative powers in Congress. The Congressional Review Act, under which this resolution is enacted, is a mechanism for Congress to check the power of the executive branch in rulemaking. By disapproving the BLM rule, Congress is exercising its legislative authority to oversee and potentially invalidate agency actions. Amendment I is not directly implicated, as this action does not directly relate to freedom of speech, religion, or assembly.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).