Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan.
Summary
This joint resolution aims to disapprove a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan." The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify the BLM's rule. The rule was issued on January 14, 2025, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) determined it to be a rule under the CRA.
Expected Effects
If passed, the resolution would prevent the BLM's North Dakota resource management plan from taking effect. This would maintain the status quo regarding land management practices in the North Dakota Field Office area. It would require the BLM to potentially revise and resubmit the plan, or operate under existing guidelines.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially allows for greater congressional oversight of BLM actions.
- Could lead to a resource management plan more aligned with local or state interests.
- May ensure more thorough consideration of environmental and economic impacts.
- Could provide an opportunity for public input and engagement in the planning process.
- May prevent unintended negative consequences of the original BLM rule.
Potential Disadvantages
- Could delay or prevent implementation of updated resource management practices.
- May create uncertainty for stakeholders relying on the BLM's plan.
- Could lead to continued use of outdated management practices.
- May be perceived as political interference in agency decision-making.
- Could strain relations between Congress and the BLM.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, which vests all legislative powers in Congress. The Congressional Review Act, under which this resolution is brought, is an exercise of Congress's oversight authority. It allows Congress to review and potentially disapprove agency rules, ensuring that executive branch actions are consistent with legislative intent.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).