HR 5392
Northern Arizona Protection Act
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to reverse a presidential proclamation that created the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona. Specifically, it nullifies Proclamation 10606, which withdrew land from mineral entry, and prevents future national monument designations within the area covered by the proclamation. The bill aims to restore access to the land for mineral exploration and development. It requires Congressional authorization for any future monument designations in the area.
Key provisions
- Nullifies Presidential Proclamation 10606.
- Prevents future national monument designations within the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
- Restricts the use of the Antiquities Act in the designated area.
- Allows for mineral entry into the withdrawn land.
Who is affected
- The State of Arizona
- Mineral interests and companies
- The federal government
- Indigenous Tribes
- Landowners within the designated area
Notable changes
- Reverses the establishment of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
- Undoes the land withdrawal for mineral entry.
- Requires Congressional approval for future monument designations.
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Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] Hageman
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5392
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To nullify Presidential Proclamation 10606, establishing Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument and withdrawing certain land in Arizona from mineral entry, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Northern Arizona Protection Act
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Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monumenton the map titled
Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monumentand dated August 5, 2023, may be undertaken except by express authorization of Congress.