Coordination
Coordination is an effective tool that, properly used, mandates federal agencies must incorporate local concerns and plans into their decision-making processes.
Learn how to use Coordination in your community.
“Coordination” is a commonly-used word, but when used by the federal government it has legal significance. When requested and certain conditions have been met, federal agencies are required to incorporate local concerns and plans into its decision-making process.
The right of citizen participation in federal decisions is guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The requirement for coordination with local community authorities is incorporated into the:
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•National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
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•Federal Land Policy and Management Act
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•National Forest Management Act
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•Endangered Species Act
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•Clean Water Act
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•Clean Air Act
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•and many, many more
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•It is even incorporated into Obama’s executive order creating a Rural Council.
Any official that is elected on the general ballot, and the corresponding entities, have the right to demand coordination. This includes county commissioners, sheriffs, district attorneys, fire districts, water districts, and more.But only if the local community knows enough about its rights to make this request.
The request must be initiated by the local authority. Federal agents are not required to tell or educate local communities about their rights. Thus, through intimidation and public ignorance, federal agencies get away with acting as if they have dictatorial powers. They don’t. Once requested, local authorities must be brought into the federal decision-making process, even before public input is required.
Links
Fred Kelly Grant talks about Agenda 21 and coordination with local activists.
News & Views
20120509 Trinity County supervisors demand federal agents coordinate with the County.
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Karen Budd-Falen
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Karen is the daughter of a 5th-generation rancher in Wyoming. She became an attorney to save her father’s ranch, then built a law practice that has become well-respected for fighting to Defend Rural America.
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•hear: Karen explain coordination.
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•email: Karen Budd-Falen
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•website: Budd-Falen Law Offices LLC
Fred Kelly Grant
Fred is an attorney located in Nampa, Idaho who is another leader in the practice and implementation of coordination, and a guest lecturer. Watch his presentation to the Redding Tea Party below. website: Trademark America
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Legal Support
THEY MUST COORDINATE
There is extensive legal support for the requirement that federal agencies must coordinate with local county governments. The following summaries were provided by Doyel Shamley. Feel free to download and distribute.
