Proposals To Get The U.S. Congress To Open Up More Federal Land For Development (Developers And Resource Extractors)

1. Create an Incentives-Based Program: This program would provide developers and resource extractors with a set of economic incentives to develop Federal lands, such as financial and tax incentives, access to discounted financing, or other similar benefits. 2. Establish a Competitive Bidding Process: A competitive bidding process for developing or extracting resources on Federal land could level the playing field for all interested developers or resource extractors and would increase the chance for positive economic outcomes. 3. Promote Spatial and Temporal Sustainability: This would involve changes in the regulations and laws governing the use of Federal land, encouraging the use of sustainable practices that would help preserve and protect Federal lands while still allowing for development and resource extraction. 4. Consider Regional Needs: Since land use needs vary by region, Congress should ensure that any plans for developing and extracting resources from Federal lands considers the particular region's needs and priorities. 5. Promote Partnerships with Local Stakeholders: Congress could encourage public-private partnerships in which developers, resource extractors, and local stakeholders collaborate to ensure that their needs are balanced. This could include joint planning and oversight, the creation of resource-sharing arrangements, or other collaborations designed to ensure the preservation and protection of Federal lands while still allowing for development and resource extraction.