The Energy Opportunities for All Act would overturn a federal land withdrawal order that currently prohibits mineral extraction on public lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park in San Juan County, New Mexico. By nullifying Public Land Order No. 7923, the bill would once again allow mining and energy development activities on these previously protected lands. The legislation directly affects mining and energy companies operating in the region, as well as stakeholders with interests in the Chaco area, including Native American tribes and environmental advocates who support the current protection. The bill contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines, as it simply repeals an existing order rather than establishing new programs or expenditures.
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