Bill > S1233

This bill, the Federal Land Freedom Act of 2013, aims to achieve domestic energy independence by giving states control over the development and production of all forms of energy on specific federal lands. "Federal land" in this context refers to land within a state's boundaries that is not held in trust for Native American tribes, nor is it part of the National Park System, National Wildlife Refuge System, or a designated wilderness area, as of May 31, 2013. States can establish their own programs for leasing, permitting, and regulating energy development on this "available Federal land," and once these programs are certified by the federal government, they will be considered to meet all federal requirements, including those under the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act. Upon certification, states will receive all rights from the federal government to develop these energy resources, and any permits or leases issued under these state programs will also be deemed compliant with federal law, with activities conducted under this act being exempt from judicial review and the Administrative Procedure Act.