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Controversial bill that aims to shift authority over federal lands within 100 miles of the U.S. border nears House vote

May 6, 2012Environmental Issues, NewsDenny Rehberg, H.R. 1505, Homeland Security, National Security and Federal Lands Protection Actnfpa

From the Missoulian . . .

A controversial bill that aims to shift authority over federal lands within 100 miles of the U.S. border to the Department of Homeland Security could be nearing a vote on the House floor, a development that has renewed debate over the measure’s applicability in places like Montana, where it would strip dozens of environmental protections from Glacier National Park and designated wilderness areas.

The proposed legislation, called the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, or H.R. 1505, would exempt Homeland Security from compliance with 36 federal environmental protection laws in order to expedite border security, including the National Environmental Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Proposed bill could open up Glacier Park to Homeland Security projects

September 28, 2011Environmental Issues, NewsDenny Rehberg, Glacier National Park, Homeland Security, Jon Tester, National Parks Conservation Association, National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, Will Hammerquistnfpa

An important story posted to this week’s Hungry Horse News concerning the so-called “National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act.” Recommended reading . . .

Glacier National Park’s border with Canada is marked by broad prairies and majestic mountains. A bill in Congress co-sponsored by Rep. Dennis Rehberg could conceivably allow the Department of Homeland Security to put roads and other access venues in areas currently managed as wilderness.

The proposed “National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act” would give Homeland Security broad powers over land that borders foreign countries.

According to the bill, “The Secretary of Homeland Security shall have immediate access to any public land managed by the federal government (including land managed by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture) for purposes of conducting activities that assist in securing the border (including access to maintain and construct roads, construct a fence, use vehicles to patrol, and set up monitoring equipment).”

The bill also would allow Homeland Security to waive a host of environmental laws…

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Rehberg & Tester start push for state wolf management control

February 5, 2011Environmental Issues, NewsDenny Rehberg, Jon Tester, wolf management, wolvesnfpa

According to the Missoulian, Montana’s congresscritters are starting this year’s push to get wolf management moved out from under federal control . . .

Gray wolves returned to the crosshairs of Montana’s congressional delegation Wednesday.

Rep. Denny Rehberg announced the introduction of two pieces of legislation that would permanently remove them from the protections of the Endangered Species Act, and Sen. Jon Tester sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar asking him to allow hunting of wolves in Montana to control their population growth.

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(Note that there was also a supporting resolution passed in the Montana House.)

Wolves all over the news

October 7, 2010Commentary, Environmental Issues, NewsDenny Rehberg, Endangered Species Act, wolf hunt, wolf recovery, wolvesnfpa

Wolves have been getting enough press the last couple of days to turn a seasoned PR flack green with envy.

Here’s an overview of the more notable local and regional coverage . . .

The Daily Inter Lake has a pretty good write-up on Rep. Denny Rehberg’s local hearing on the impact of relisting gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act.
Bill Schneider unloads on pro-wolf groups in the Flathead Beacon for refusing to consider any comprimise on wolf protection. He argues that the political backlash may put the integrity of the Endangered Species Act at risk. He also provides an excellent summary of the various legislative proposals floating around right now.
By contrast, there’s an AP article in the Missoulian indicating that Montana, at least, is trying to reach a settlement with environmental groups that successfully sued to put wolves back under federal protection.
At the same time, both Montana and Idaho are trying to get the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to allow limited wolf hunts in certain areas under something called the “10(j) rule.” Go figure.

Montana’s congressional delegation aims to delist wolves

September 29, 2010Environmental Issues, NewsDenny Rehberg, Endangered Species Act, Endangered Species List, Jon Tester, Max Baucus, wolf hunt, wolf recovery, wolvesnfpa

From today’s Flathead Beacon, here’s some more information on the attempt to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. This write-up includes links to useful external material . . .

Just days after Republican Congressman Denny Rehberg announced that he had drafted legislation that would remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List, Montana’s Democratic Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester said they were introducing a similar bill.

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Baucus & Tester introduce bill to return wolf management to Montana

September 28, 2010Environmental Issues, NewsDenny Rehberg, Endangered Species Act, Jon Tester, Max Baucus, wolf huntnfpa

Montana’s congresscritters are really jumping on the wolf issue.

A late post to today’s Missoulian . . .

Montana and Idaho could win back state management of gray wolves through legislation offered by senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester late Tuesday.

The state’s two Democratic senators introduced their bill in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Republican Rep. Denny Rehberg drafted a bill removing wolves from Endangered Species Act protection on Sept. 15, but has not introduced it yet.

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Rehberg to hold local wolf hearing Oct. 6

September 28, 2010Environmental Issues, NewsDenny Rehberg, Endangered Species Act, wolf huntnfpa

From today’s Daily Inter Lake . . .

Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., announced Monday that he will host three hearings — including one in Kalispell on Oct. 6 — on the impacts of relisting gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act.

Rehberg is interested in a legislative solution…

The Oct. 6 meeting in Kalispell will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Flathead Valley Community College’s Arts and Technology building…

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Rehberg asking for feedback on proposed “Idaho and Montana Wolf Management Act of 2010”

September 17, 2010Environmental Issues, NewsDenny Rehberg, Idaho and Montana Wolf Management Act of 2010, wolf recovery, wolvesnfpa

Yesterday, Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg released the text of draft legislation to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species list in Montana and Idaho.

Rehberg has posted the proposed bill on his website and is asking for public comment. The site’s “Wolf Management” page includes a link to the bill, as well as an online feedback form. But, be warned, submitting comments through that form automatically places you on his mailing list.

A brief article in today’s Flathead Beacon provides links to additional background information.

Rehberg drafts legislation for Montana & Idaho to manage gray wolves

September 16, 2010Environmental Issues, NewsDenny Rehberg, Endangered Species Act, wolf hunt, wolf recovery, wolvesnfpa

From today’s Missoulian . . .

Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg released draft legislation Thursday that would prohibit treating gray wolves in Montana and Idaho as endangered species and turn management of them exclusively over to the states.

The brief, two-page draft is meant to be a starting point for legislation that he hopes to present to the House of Representatives soon.

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Practical politics: Rehberg stance on Tester’s “wilderness bill” a concern

January 4, 2010Environmental Issues, NewsDenny Rehberg, Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, Jon Tester, wilderness bill, wilderness designationnfpa

Watching Senator Jon Tester’s “Forest Jobs and Recreation Act” make its way through the system is a real lesson in practical politics. It made it past the initial, more or less pro forma hearings in front of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Now, Congressman Denny Rehberg is getting into the act with a series of “listening sessions” around Montana.

An AP article by Matthew Brown posted today offers a good overview of the situation with Rehberg and some interesting analysis. Here’s the money quote:

As Rehberg tours the state this week to gauge public support for the measure, observers say where the Republican comes down could either help seal Tester’s biggest legislative achievement since his 2006 election — or put up a major roadblock to the bill’s success.

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Tag Archives: Denny Rehberg

Controversial bill that aims to shift authority over federal lands within 100 miles of the U.S. border nears House vote

Proposed bill could open up Glacier Park to Homeland Security projects

Rehberg & Tester start push for state wolf management control

Wolves all over the news

Montana’s congressional delegation aims to delist wolves

Baucus & Tester introduce bill to return wolf management to Montana

Rehberg to hold local wolf hearing Oct. 6

Rehberg asking for feedback on proposed “Idaho and Montana Wolf Management Act of 2010”

Rehberg drafts legislation for Montana & Idaho to manage gray wolves

Practical politics: Rehberg stance on Tester’s “wilderness bill” a concern