Forest Recovery and Protection Act of 1998

Summary

Forest Recovery and Protection Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) begin a national program of U.S. forest land recovery and protection; and (2) identify and prioritize recovery areas, and allocate amounts from the Forest Recovery and Protection Fund for such activities. Sets forth program provisions regarding: (1) project selection; (2) prohibited areas; and (3) reporting requirements. (Sec. 5) Establishes a Scientific Advisory Panel to assist the Secretary. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct an initial number of advance recovery projects; and (2) prepare a national pilot program monitoring plan. (Sec. 8) Establishes in the Treasury the Forest Recovery and Protection Fund, which shall be administered by the Chief of the Forest Service. (Sec. 9) Authorizes appropriations through the later of September 30, 2005, or September 30 of the fifth full fiscal year following the implementation date of this Act. (Sec. 10) Sets forth audit requirements. (Sec. 11) Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a public and private forest inventory and analysis program; (2) prepare an annual forest inventory for each State; (3) develop and publish national standards and definitions for forest inventory and analysis; and (4) prepare a strategic implementation plan.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 March 1998

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  Introduced in House · EN · 24 March 1998

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 March 1998

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