To allow the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to use a fire retardant, chemical, or water for fire suppression, control, or prevention activities.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant, requires removes prior text that would have 2. Permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant, and requires safe harbor for certain discharges of wildland fire chemicals Subject to subsection (b), no court may enjoin under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, product standards, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Environment, Native American Tribes, Agriculture, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause could face lower compliance burdens, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant.
- Requires removes prior text that would have 2. Permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant.
- Requires safe harbor for certain discharges of wildland fire chemicals Subject to subsection (b), no court may enjoin under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant, requires removes prior text that would have 2. Permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant, and requires safe harbor for certain discharges of wildland fire chemicals Subject to subsection (b), no court may enjoin under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Native American Tribes, Agriculture, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill requires permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant, requires removes prior text that would have 2. Permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant, and requires safe harbor for certain discharges of wildland fire chemicals Subject to subsection (b), no court may enjoin under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. LaMalfa (for himself, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Fulcher, …
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