La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
Summary
The La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 3,400 acres of federal land in Arizona to La Paz County. This land is intended for solar energy development and job creation. The conveyance is subject to certain restrictions, including the protection of cultural, environmental, wildlife, and recreational resources, and requires the county to pay fair market value and associated costs.
Expected Effects
The act aims to boost the local economy of La Paz County through solar energy development. It could also lead to increased renewable energy production. The land transfer is contingent on protecting tribal artifacts and sensitive resources.
Potential Benefits
- Potential for increased solar energy production.
- Job creation in the renewable energy sector within La Paz County.
- Economic development for La Paz County.
- Revenue generation for the federal government through the sale of the land.
- Promotion of tribal collaboration in cultural preservation.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential disturbance of Tribal artifacts during development.
- Loss of federal land and potential resources managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
- Environmental impacts from solar energy development, if not properly managed.
- Financial burden on La Paz County to cover appraisal and conveyance costs.
- Possible delays due to required appraisals and administrative processes.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the General Welfare Clause (Preamble) by promoting economic development and job creation. Congress's authority to dispose of federal property is implicitly supported by Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2, which grants Congress the power to "dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States." The Act also includes provisions to protect Tribal cultural artifacts, which may be seen as aligning with the federal government's trust responsibility to Native American tribes.
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).