To utilize the expertise of New Mexico State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University in conducting studies under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in connection with the grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona, and for other purposes.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 16, 2003

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with New Mexico State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University to: (1) conduct certain studies required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; (2) perform related activities in connection with the ten year plan of the National Forest Service grazing allotments for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona; and (3) perform all range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] · R–NM

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Natural Resources Committee

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Jun 17, 2004
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 23, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Sep 23, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Sep 16, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sep 16, 2003
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2003
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.R.3102, 108th Congress: To utilize the expertise of New Mexico State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University in conducting studies under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in connection with the grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3102

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Analyze H.R.3102 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.R.3102, 108th Congress: To utilize the expertise of New Mexico State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University in conducting studies under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in connection with the grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3102

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2003-09-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hr3102/BILLS-108hr3102ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.3102, 108th Congress: To utilize the expertise of New Mexico State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University in conducting studies under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in connection with the grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3102

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2003-09-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hr3102/BILLS-108hr3102ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:58Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.R.3102, 108th Congress: To utilize the expertise of New Mexico State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University in conducting studies under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in connection with the grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3102

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2003-09-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hr3102/BILLS-108hr3102ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:58Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.3102 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.