Land Rights
The
Federal Government owns most of the land in Utah – making decisions without
even consulting state and local officials. This is an outrage and is not what
our federated system of government stands for. Over the years, we have had more
than our fair share of fights with the Federal Government about how our land
should be managed. It's just common sense that the people who are closest to
the land and whose lives depend on being able to use the resources should have
a seat at the table when it comes to managing it. Unfortunately, this White House has ignored
the people who are actually impacted by their bureaucratic decisions.
The Obama Administration’s "Wild Lands" designation gives the Bureau
of Land Management the ability to close off lands in our state to everything
and everyone without congressional approval. It is now easier than ever for the
government to shut out oil and gas companies, mining companies, and ATV users.
This policy makes it clear that this administration would like to sidestep
Congress in land management issues. It is the job of Congress to work with the
local governments to determine which lands should be managed for multiple use
and which lands are unique and deserve protection. I am fighting to keep that
authority in Congress where it belongs.
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2/12/16 | Utah Delegation sends letter to President Opposing Use of Antiquities Act in Utah |
2/2/16 | Limiting the President's Monument Authority an Important Step to Protect Utahns |
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11/3/15 | Fact Sheet: Hatch Defends Utahns Against Expansion of Federal Authority Over Land and Water |
11/3/15 | Hatch Defends Utahns Against Expansion of Federal Authority Over Land and Water |
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10/15/15 | Hatch, Lee, Bishop, & Chaffetz Issue Joint Statement on Proposal from The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition |
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9/23/15 | Hatch Reacts to Greater Sage Grouse Decision, Urges Interior to Respect Successful State Conservation Plan |
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6/10/15 | Hatch Pushes Plan to Reform Federal Regulations |
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5/27/15 | Hatch Statement on WOTUS, Latest Obama Administration Overreach |
5/21/15 | Hatch, Flake, McCain and Lee Introduce Bill Prohibiting Presidential Water Grab |
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4/16/15 | Hatch, Stewart Introduce State Pilot Program to Protect Grazing Rights |