Sponsor Statement for SB 236

Citizens Advisory Committee on Federal Management Areas in Alaska

The Citizens Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska was created in 1981. SB 236 extends the Commission another 10 years to June 30, 2008. Temporary legislation (Section 4, ch. 81, SLA 1981, as amended by sec. 1, ch.25, SLA 1988) created this commission, which will expire June 30, 1998.

This Commission does not have a wind-down year following its expiration. It ceases to exist after June 30, 1998, if not extended by the Legislature.

The Commission is tasked with the following duties:

• Evaluate federal management, operation, planning, development for consistency with federal law and congressional intent;
• Hold hearings on the impact of federal regulations and federal management decisions
• Make recommendations to state or federal land agencies
• Report annually to the Governor and the Legislature

The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee introduced the bill to ensure the extension could be considered by the Legislature.