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Federal Land Management: When “Multiple Use” and “Sustained Yield” Diverge
Congressional Research Service · 2023-06-21 · Posts · 1,256 words · PDF available
The Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) has provided the framework for federal management of public lands since 1976. Among other things, FLPMA instructs the Secretary of the Interior (Secr...
Supreme Court Narrows Federal Jurisdiction Under Clean Water Act
Congressional Research Service · 2023-06-21 · Posts · 4,162 words · PDF available
On May 25, 2023, the Supreme Court decided Sackett v. EPA, a case with significant implications for the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA). While the Court unanimously agree...