New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act
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Overview
This bill, the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act, aims to improve communication and coordination between the federal government (specifically the BLM and Forest Service) and the governing bodies of New Mexico’s land grant-mercedes communities. It requires the BLM and Forest Service to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the New Mexico Land Grant Council, outlining procedures for obtaining authorizations for historical and traditional uses of federal land. The memorandum of understanding must address permitting processes, fees, and consultation with Indian Tribes, and land use plans must evaluate the impact of other uses on these traditional uses.
Key provisions
- Requires the BLM and Forest Service to enter a memorandum of understanding with the New Mexico Land Grant Council.
- Defines ‘historical or traditional use’ to include activities like water usage, gathering herbs and wood, grazing, hunting, and cemetery maintenance.
- Establishes a process for reducing or waiving fees associated with permits for historical or traditional uses.
- Mandates consultation with Indian Tribes affected by proposed uses on federal land.
- Requires land use plans to evaluate the impact of other uses on historical or traditional uses.
- Outlines procedures for obtaining authorizations for routine maintenance and minor improvements.
- Specifies requirements for notice and comment on land management planning decisions.
- Details the process for authorizing major improvements to infrastructure.
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