A bill to expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reductions activities and for other purposes.

Summary

Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to: (1) expeditiously complete hazardous fuels reduction projects consistent with the Implementation Plan for the 10-year Comprehensive Strategy for a Collective Approach to Reducing Wildland Fire Risks to Communities and the Environment; (2) develop a project selection process with interested parties; and (3) establish a commission and monitoring process to evaluate project impact and effectiveness. Gives implementation priority to: (1) wildland urban interface areas; (2) municipal watersheds; or (3) forested or rangeland areas affected by disease, insects, or wind throw. Authorizes the Secretaries to temporarily exclude from environmental documentation requirements certain projects in areas (condition class 3) identified in a specified Forest Service map and report. Requires that all specified hazardous fuels operations funds be used in such areas. Sets aside specified funds for small, economically disadvantaged communities.

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Timeline

1. 10 September 2002

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 September 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate · 10 September 2002 · Official file

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] · D · Sponsor
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