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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify the BLM's rule. The rule, issued on November 20, 2024, addresses resource management in the Buffalo Field Office area.
Expected Effects
The disapproval means the BLM's rule regarding the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment will have no force or effect. This could lead to a re-evaluation of resource management strategies in the Buffalo Field Office area. It also reinforces Congress's oversight role in agency rulemaking.
Potential Benefits
- Reinforces congressional oversight of executive agency actions.
- Potentially allows for a revised resource management plan that better reflects local needs or changing circumstances.
- Could lead to increased transparency and public input in future BLM decisions.
- May prevent unintended negative consequences of the original rule.
- Ensures that agency rules are subject to congressional scrutiny as intended by the Congressional Review Act.
Potential Disadvantages
- Creates uncertainty regarding resource management in the Buffalo Field Office area.
- May delay implementation of necessary conservation or development measures.
- Could be perceived as undermining the expertise of the BLM.
- May lead to political gridlock if a new plan cannot be agreed upon.
- Could discourage the BLM from proactively addressing resource management issues in the future.
Constitutional Alignment
This action aligns with Article I, Section 1 of the US 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. The resolution itself is a direct exercise of legislative power to disapprove an agency rule.
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).