Amendment clarifies who may submit public comments on a NEPA study concerning a Federal permit or land approval for Indian lands, and preserves current NEPA requirements concerning tribal gaming proposals.
What it does: Rewrites page 4, lines 9–15
Rep. Don Young (R-AK)What it changes
1 change to H.R. 538
Rewrites page 4, lines 9–15
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 4, lines 9–15 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (1) Review and comment.--
Inserted: (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the statement required under subsection (a)(2)(C) for a major Federal action regarding an activity on Indian lands of an Indian tribe shall only be available for review and comment by the members of the Indian tribe, other individuals residing within the affected area, and State, federally recognized tribal, and local governments within the affected area.
Inserted: (B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a statement for a major Federal action regarding an activity on Indian lands of an Indian tribe related to gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Original wording
Page 4, strike lines 9 through 15, and insert the following:
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As printed
Page 4, strike lines 9 through 15, and insert the following:
“(1) Review and comment.--
“(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the statement required under subsection (a)(2)(C) for a major Federal action regarding an activity on Indian lands of an Indian tribe shall only be available for review and comment by the members of the Indian tribe, other individuals residing within the affected area, and State, federally recognized tribal, and local governments within the affected area.
“(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a statement for a major Federal action regarding an activity on Indian lands of an Indian tribe related to gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
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House amendment offered
October 8, 2015
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House amendment offered
October 8, 2015
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 8, 2015 • 3:40 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
October 8, 2015 • 3:40 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Young (AK).(consideration: CR H6917-6918; text: CR H6917)
October 8, 2015 • 3:38 PM
Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Young (AK). (consideration: CR H6917-6918; text: CR H6917)
October 8, 2015 • 3:38 PM
On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 8, 2015 • 3:40 PM