"Opposing the designation of any area in the state as a world heritage site, biosphere reserve, or any other type of international designation without the consent of the Alaska State Legislature and affected local governments. "

House Joint Resolution 16 opposes the designation of any area in Alaska as a World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve, or any other type of international designation without the specific consent of the Alaska State Legislature. It also urges the United States Congress to pass and the President to sign legislation that will require approval by and Act of Congress before any area in the United States or its territories can be nominated as a World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve, or any other type of international designation.

This resolution urges the Congress of the United States to reaffirm the power of Congress, under article IV, section 3 of the United States Constitution over international agreements, which concern disposal, management, and use of lands belonging to the United States. To protect State powers not reserved to the Federal Government under the Constitution from Federal actions designating lands pursuant to international agreements. Ensure that no United States citizen suffers any diminishment or loss of individual rights as a result of Federal actions designating lands pursuant to international agreements for purposes of imposing restrictions on use of those lands. Protect private interests in real property from diminishment as a result of Federal actions designating lands pursuant to international agreements.

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