Local Input Act

Key Points

• This bill requires the Department of the Interior to talk with the public and local leaders before selling leases for oil and gas drilling on federal land. This ensures that the people living near these areas have a voice in how the land is used.
• The government would have to share details about how drilling might affect the land and other ways the land is currently used, like for recreation or farming. This information must be made public before any leasing decisions are finalized.
• Local towns, state governments, and Native American Tribes would get a formal chance to share their concerns or support. The bill specifically requires the government to consult with Tribal leaders on a government-to-government basis.
• After listening to the community, the Secretary of the Interior would have the power to cancel a lease sale if the feedback shows it is not a good idea for that specific area.

Impact Analysis

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