Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the state of Alaska

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Ariz. Law Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5565532

DeStefano, P R

An application of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) to Alaska is seen to have a unique social and political impact due to the large percentage of Alaskan land owned by the Federal government and the perception that the government's policies are meant to compensate for environmental failures elsewhere by preserving large tracts in Alaska. Section 204, which deals with land withdrawals, and section 603, which deals with wilderness study areas, are the focus of controversy between those favoring environmental protection and those who feel that commercial development will be restricted. Initially hailed as a means for simplifying jurisdiction and record keeping, many now see FLPMA as having created more problems than it can solve. Litigation has failed to resolve the law's ambiguities and inequities. Many feel that Alaska has been the victim of land-management experimentation. 101 footnotes and references. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5565532
• Journal Information: Ariz. Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Ariz. Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 21:2; ISSN ALRED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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