H.R. 2074 — Introduced in House

I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2074 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2017Mr. Walden introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend chapter 3203 of title 54, United States Code, to require compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as a condition on the designation of national monuments. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as Public Input for National Monuments Act. 2. Application of National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to designation of national monuments Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) Compliance with National Environmental Policy Act The designation of a national monument under this chapter is a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, and the President shall certify compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) as a condition on the President’s discretion under subsection (a). .