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Read. Follow. Verify.Forest Service Hurricane Recovery Funding Request
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held a hearing to review a $96.6 million supplemental funding request for the U.S. Forest Service. These funds are intended to support recovery efforts from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, with the majority of the budget allocated to repairs in Puerto Rico.
The committee is evaluating a $96,652,000 federal spending request to repair national forest infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and facilities damaged by the 2017 hurricane season.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Forest Service
The agency is responsible for managing the recovery projects and utilizing the requested $96.6 million in supplemental funds.
Puerto Rico residents and forest users
The recovery of El Yunque National Forest and local infrastructure depends on the approval and allocation of these funds.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Forest Service requested $96,652,000 in supplemental appropriations for hurricane recovery.
- Approximately $81 million of the request is designated for Puerto Rico, specifically for El Yunque National Forest and the International Institute of Tropical Forestry.
- Funds are intended for debris removal, stream cleanup, facility rebuilding, and road and bridge repairs.
- The request includes technical assistance for states and private forest landowners to manage cleanup and invasive species.
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- The request was submitted to the committee by the Office of Management and Budget on November 17, 2017.
- The hearing took place on November 29, 2017.
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Puerto Rico Recovery Focus
The vast majority (approx. 84%) of the requested supplemental funds are concentrated on a single location in Puerto Rico, highlighting the severity of hurricane damage to that specific ecosystem.
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