Index to Public Lands News of July 23

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In this issue:

* HOUSE ENERGY BILL AFFECTS ONSHORE POLICY.  Committee would toughen diligence, end CXs, eliminate RIK, eliminate MMS and more.  GOP objects to inclusion of onshore provisions in bill that addresses Gulf spill.

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* HOUSE COMMITTEE EXPANDS COMPETITIVE LEASING.  Energy bill would require for solar, wind and uranium.  Industry allies predict trouble.

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* DOI IG: UTAH O&G SALE WAS NOT POLITICAL.  But IG faults BLM consultation with NPS.  Industry wants leases issued, but DoI says 'no bearing.'

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* FS PLANNERS TO EVALUATE ALL LANDS.  Will assess nonfederal lands both in master rule and in forest rules.  Okay by enviros, timber industry.

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* BLM TO PROCEED WITH NPRA O&G SALE.  Even though Alaskans say Corps ruling on wetlands fill prevents access.  Sale will protect major lake.

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* SENATE, HOUSE KEEP MONEY BILL CAP HIGH.  Despite Obama, GOP promises to cut domestic spending, appropriators would maintain FY 2010 spending.

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* RURAL SCHOOLS SUPPORTERS LOOK TO OBAMA.  Senators, House members ask him to support renewal/revision of the program in FY 2012 budget.

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* DEMS ZERO IN ON CLIMATE/ENERGY BILL.  Reid says energy bill will be part of climate bill on floor.  Will public lands provisos remain?

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* IBLA DECISIONS.

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* NOTES.

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* BOXSCORE OF LEGISLATION.

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