Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
In Committee
Summary
Creates a 10-year special use permit for a U.S. flagpole at Kyhv Peak in the Uinta National Forest. The bill would set a prioritized, no-fee permit process and exempt permit actions from the National Environmental Policy Act.
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- Residents and seasonal flaggers: The measure gives first priority to individuals who applied to display the flag before March 5, 2026 or who have a longstanding seasonal practice at Kyhv Peak.
- Utah County residents and local groups: If earlier priorities decline, qualified persons who live in Utah County or nonprofits operating there with flagpole experience can apply and must submit a proposal for Secretary review. Permit holders face no land use fees and are exempt from certain Forest Service cost-recovery fees.
- Forest Service and public access: The Secretary would need to publish notice online and in a local Utah County paper and issue permits within 180 days of enactment. The agency may set access limits to protect safety and resources, may revoke noncompliant permits, and may require renewals every 10 years without NEPA review.
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Flagpole permit for Utah County residents
If enacted, the Forest Service would issue a single 10-year special use permit for a U.S. flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point. The first permit would go to Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah and must be issued within 180 days after enactment. If Mr. Collins declines, the permit would go to a qualified person who lives in Utah County or a Utah County nonprofit with flagpole experience. The Secretary would have to publish notice on the Forest Service website and in a Utah County newspaper of record. The Secretary could set terms, allow reasonable access for permit holders, and end permits for noncompliance. The permit would not carry land use fees, and NEPA environmental review would not apply to issuing, renewing, or administering these permits. Later permits would also last 10 years and must be issued or renewed within 180 days after one of three events: 10 years after the prior permit, the holder requests termination, or early termination for noncompliance.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
UT • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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