S. 472 would provide for congressional approval of national monuments and restrictions on the use of national monuments.
Detailed Summary
National Monuments Act of 2009 - Requires the President to obtain congressional approval of proposed national monuments situated upon land owned or controlled by the federal government and certify compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 prior to declaring national monuments.
Bars the Secretary of the Interior from implementing any restrictions on the public use of a national monument until the expiration of an appropriate review period providing for public output and congressional approval.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 2/25/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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