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HR188FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Proven Forest Management Act of 2022

December 18, 2024

Forest ManagementEnvironmental PolicyFederal LandPublic LandsNEPA

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the regulatory requirements for forest management by allowing projects up to 10,000 acres to proceed without a full environmental impact study under the National Environmental Policy Act, provided they meet specific coordination and planning criteria.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local governments

The bill mandates that the Secretary must coordinate with local government representatives when developing forest management activities.

Secretary of Agriculture

The Secretary is tasked with new coordination requirements and the authority to enter into cooperative agreements for land management.

Secretary of the Interior

The Secretary is tasked with new coordination requirements and the authority to enter into cooperative agreements for public lands.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill directs federal agencies to coordinate with local stakeholders when managing National Forest System lands and allows certain fuel-reduction projects to bypass standard environmental review processes. It mandates that forest management activities aim for multiple ecosystem benefits, such as reducing fire risks and improving water quality, unless costs are deemed excessive.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes the regulatory requirements for forest management by allowing projects up to 10,000 acres to proceed without a full environmental impact study under the National Environmental Policy Act, provided they meet specific coordination and planning criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill remove all environmental oversight for forest projects?
No. It provides a '' from NEPA for specific fuel-reduction projects under 10,000 acres, but these projects must still be consistent with existing forest plans and developed in coordination with local stakeholders.
Who is considered an 'impacted party' under this bill?
The bill specifically mentions local government representatives like county supervisors or commissioners, as well as 'interested entities' including NOAA, tribal governments, and local fire departments.

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Connected Entities

organizationLocal fire departments“Listed as an 'interested entity' for consultation purposes.”Map →
organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“Listed as an 'interested entity' for consultation purposes.”Map →
organizationState, local, and Tribal governments“Listed as an 'interested entity' for consultation purposes.”Map →
personValadao, Mr.“Co-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →
personLaMalfa, Mr.“Co-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →
personStauber, Mr.“Co-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →
organizationCounty Supervisors or County Commissioners“Specifically named as impacted parties to coordinate with.”Map →
personMcClintock, Mr.“Lead sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →
personMoylan, Mr.“Co-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →
organizationSecretary concerned“The U.S. Secretary of the Interior, responsible for implementing the bill's prov”Map →
organizationOregon and California Railroad“Reference to Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands.”Map →

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  • Controversy50
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