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RS20902 - National Monument Issues 7-Feb-2006; Carol Hardy Vincent; 6 p. Update: June 1, 2006 Previous releases:
Abstract: Presidential creation of national monuments under the Antiquities Act of 1906
often has been contentious. Controversy was renewed over President Clinton’s creation
of 19 monuments and expansion of 3 others. Issues have related to the size of the areas
and types of resources protected, the inclusion of non-federal lands within monument
boundaries, restrictions on land uses, and the manner in which the monuments were
created. The Bush Administration reviewed President Clinton’s monument actions and
continues to develop management plans for some of the monuments. Congress has
considered measures to limit the President’s authority to create monuments and to alter
particular monuments. Monument supporters assert that these changes are not warranted
and that the courts and segments of the public have supported monument designations.
This report will be updated to reflect changes. [read report]
Topics: Public Lands
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