To expedite certain activities related to salvage operations and reforestation activities on National Forest System lands or public lands in response to catastrophic events, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires categorical exclusion to expedite salvage operations in response to catastrophic events Salvage operations carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands are a category, requires expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities following large-scale catastrophic events Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an environmental assessment prepared by the Secretary concerned, and requires compliance with forest plan A salvage operation or reforestation activity authorized by this Act shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the forest plan applicable to the National Forest System lands. It relies on compliance mandates, reporting requirements, exemptions, and product standards. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Agriculture, Environment, and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires categorical exclusion to expedite salvage operations in response to catastrophic events Salvage operations carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands are a category...
- Requires expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities following large-scale catastrophic events Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an environmental assessment prepared by the Secretary concerned...
- Requires compliance with forest plan A salvage operation or reforestation activity authorized by this Act shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the forest plan applicable to the National Forest System lands...
- Requires exclusions The authorities provided by this Act do not apply with respect to any National Forest System lands or public lands— that are included in the National Wilderness Preservation System.
- Creates definitions In this Act: The term forest management activity means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires categorical exclusion to expedite salvage operations in response to catastrophic events Salvage operations carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands are a category, requires expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities following large-scale catastrophic events Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an environmental assessment prepared by the Secretary concerned, and requires compliance with forest plan A salvage operation or reforestation activity authorized by this Act shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the forest plan applicable to the National Forest System lands.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Agriculture, Environment, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill requires categorical exclusion to expedite salvage operations in response to catastrophic events Salvage operations carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands are a category, requires expedited salvage operations and reforestation activities following large-scale catastrophic events Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an environmental assessment prepared by the Secretary concerned, and requires compliance with forest plan A salvage operation or reforestation activity authorized by this Act shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the forest plan applicable to the National Forest System lands.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Obernolte (for himself, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Rosendale, …
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