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Utah County commissioners adopt resolution opposing perceived abuse of Antiquities Act
Summary
The commission voted to adopt a resolution backing federal reform of the Antiquities Act to require consultation with local jurisdictions before declaring national monuments; the resolution cites concerns about large-scale monument declarations in Utah and names a federal bill by Rep. Celeste Maloy (as spoken).
The Utah County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 19 to adopt a resolution opposing what the commissioners described as misuse or overreach of the Antiquities Act when presidents declare large national monuments without local consultation.
A commissioner presenting the item said the resolution was prompted by what he…
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