A bill to improve Native hiring and contracting by the Federal Government within the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 106-488.
Official Summary
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report: (1) detailing the progress the Department of the Interior has made in implementing provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (regarding revenue-producing visitor services and local hires) and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (2) including a detailed action plan on the future implementation of those provisions; (3) describing in detail the measures and actions that will be taken, with a description of anticipated results to be achieved during the next three fiscal years; (4) focusing on lands under the jurisdiction of the Department in Alaska; and (5) addressing any laws, rules, regulations, and policies which act as a deterrent to hiring or contracting with Native Alaskans to perform and conduct activities and programs of agencies and bureaus under the Department's jurisdiction. Requires that such report be completed within existing appropriations and transmitted to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the House Resources Committee.Requires the Secretary to: (1) implement pilot programs to employ residents of local communities at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Kobuk Valley National Park, and Noatak National Preserve (all National Park System units located in northwest Alaska); (2) report the results to such committees; and (3) consult with native corporations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in the immediate vicinity of such units and, to the extent practicable, involve them in the development of interpretive materials and the pilot programs relating to such units.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to report on the Department's progress in implementing provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act related to revenue-producing visitor services and local hiring in Alaska. It requires a detailed action plan for future implementation, focusing on Department lands in Alaska and identifying laws or policies that hinder hiring or contracting with Native Alaskans. The bill also mandates pilot employment programs for local residents at four National Park System units in northwest Alaska, with required consultation and involvement of native corporations, nonprofits, and tribal entities in program development and interpretive materials. The report and pilot program results must be submitted to relevant Senate and House committees and completed within existing appropriations.
The bill aims to improve Native Alaskan hiring and contracting within the Department of the Interior's Alaska lands through reporting, planning, and pilot employment programs, and has been enacted into law.
- Requires a report detailing progress and future plans for implementing Alaska Native hiring and contracting provisions under existing laws.
- Mandates pilot employment programs for local residents at four specific National Park units in northwest Alaska.
- Calls for consultation and involvement of native corporations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in program development and interpretive materials.
- The report and pilot program results must be submitted to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the House Resources Committee.
- All activities must be completed within existing appropriations.
['Native Alaskan individuals seeking employment', 'Native corporations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in Alaska', 'Department of the Interior agencies managing Alaska lands', 'Local communities near the specified National Park units']
['Implementation may be limited by the requirement to operate within existing appropriations, potentially constraining resources.', 'The effectiveness of pilot programs depends on adequate consultation and involvement of native entities.', 'Reporting requirements may impose administrative burdens on the Department of the Interior.', 'Identifying and addressing laws, rules, or policies that deter Native hiring or contracting could require complex legal and regulatory review.']
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 106th Congress and was signed into law on November 9, 2000. It addresses ongoing federal efforts to improve Native American employment and contracting opportunities, specifically focusing on Alaska Native populations and Department of the Interior lands in Alaska. The bill reflects legislative interest in enhancing local community involvement and economic opportunities within federally managed lands.
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['Enhanced local employment opportunities may lead to stronger economic development in Native Alaskan communities near the specified National Park units.', 'Increased involvement of native corporations and tribal entities in program development could foster improved cultural representation and stewardship of federal lands.', 'Identification and removal of legal or policy barriers may have broader implications for federal hiring and contracting practices beyond Alaska.']
Transparency is supported by mandated reporting to congressional committees on progress, plans, and pilot program results. Oversight considerations include monitoring whether the Department of the Interior effectively consults with native entities and adheres to the funding constraints. The absence of the full bill text limits detailed analysis of enforcement mechanisms or specific definitions.
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