NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1014, introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. Radanovich), would facilitate better…”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1014, introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. Radanovich), would facilitate better communication between the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior and those designated communities located adjacent to our Federal lands which have come to be known as gateway communities. These gateway communities have and continue to be impacted by decisions made by managers of our public lands and oftentimes fulfill an integral part in the mission of these Federal lands by providing necessary services such as schools, roads, search and rescue, emergency and medical support, drinking water and sanitary systems, to name just a few. It would improve the relationship among Federal land managers, elected officials, and residents of gateway communities, enhance facilities and services available to visitors to our Federal lands, and improve the coordination of land use planning and decisions made by Federal land managers. In addition, this legislation would make grants available to eligible gateway communities to participate in the Federal land planning process, further giving these communities a place at the table when decisions are being made. H.R. 1014 is supported by the majority and the minority of the committee. I urge adoption of the bill.”