Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

Full Title:
Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

Summary#

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture (through the Forest Service) to issue a special use permit to place and maintain a flagpole bearing the flag of the United States at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in the Uinta National Forest, Utah. The permit term is 10 years. The bill defines a "covered flagpole," the Kyhv Peak location by coordinates, and who counts as a "qualified person." The bill gives a first opportunity for the permit to Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah, and if he declines, the permit may go to a qualified person from Utah County who applies. The Secretary may set terms and conditions, may authorize reasonable access for permit use, and must publish notice of permit availability on the Forest Service website and in a local Utah County newspaper. The bill exempts the permit from land use fees and says the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) does not apply to issuing, renewing, or administering this permit, including placing, maintaining, or removing the flagpole. The Secretary must issue or renew permits within 180 days in most cases and may terminate a permit early for noncompliance.

What it means for you#

  • If you are Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah, the bill gives you first right to a 10-year permit for the flagpole at Kyhv Peak.
  • If you are a local individual or nonprofit in Utah County with experience caring for a flagpole, you can apply to receive the permit if Collins declines or after the priority process.
  • Permit holders will need to follow any terms and conditions the Secretary sets and can get authorized access to the site as needed.
  • The permit will not require a land use fee.
  • Environmental review under NEPA will not be required for this permit or related flagpole activities.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on estimated costs to the Federal Government or other entities is included in the bill text. The bill does specify that the holder of the special use permit shall not be charged land use fees for the permit.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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