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 document is a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the "Miles City 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 was issued on November 20, 2024, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) determined it to be a rule under the CRA.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would prevent the BLM's Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment from taking effect. This would maintain the status quo prior to the BLM's decision. The specific impacts would depend on the content of the resource management plan amendment.
Potential Benefits
- Could prevent potential negative impacts on specific industries or land uses in the Miles City Field Office area if the resource management plan amendment is deemed unfavorable by Congress.
- Allows Congress to exercise oversight over agency regulations, ensuring accountability.
- Could address concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the BLM's decision-making process.
- May align resource management with local community values if the previous plan is more suitable.
- Provides an opportunity for further review and potential revision of the resource management plan.
Potential Disadvantages
- Could hinder the implementation of updated resource management strategies that the BLM deems necessary.
- May delay or prevent improvements in environmental protection or sustainable resource use.
- Could create uncertainty for stakeholders who have been planning based on the new resource management plan amendment.
- May be viewed as an overreach of congressional power into agency decision-making.
- Could lead to legal challenges and further delays in resource management planning.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution is an exercise of Congress's legislative power under Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, which vests all legislative powers in Congress. The Congressional Review Act, under which this resolution is brought, is intended to provide a check on the power of the executive branch and its agencies. The resolution itself does not appear to violate any specific constitutional provision, as it is a procedural mechanism for congressional review of agency rules.
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).