Bill No.: SF0084 Drafter: MDO
LSO No.: 12LSO-0285 Effective Date: March 6, 2012
Enrolled Act No.: SEA0015
Chapter No.: CH0013
Prime Sponsor: Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Interim Committee
Catch Title: County commissions-special expertise.
Subject: Federal/Local Government Relations
Summary/Major Elements:
· Provides that a board of county commissioners shall be deemed to represent the county as a cooperating agency with special expertise on all subject matters for which the board has statutory responsibility in matters related to NEPA and other federal land planning actions.
· This bill clarifies that Wyoming counties have "special expertise" to be considered as a cooperating agency for inclusion in the development of federal land management plans.
· Amends the listing of federal acts under which a board of county commissioners may coordinate with federal agencies to develop land management plans.