US Rescinds Public Land Orders Affecting Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Withdrawals

Summary

The US has rescinded five public land orders related to Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) withdrawals, covering approximately 28 million acres of public lands in Alaska.

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