16 U.S.C. 6502(2)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "450b" and inserting "5304"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6502)
16 U.S.C. 6502added (3)by S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
(3) Local government.— The term local government means—(A) a county;(B) a municipality; and(C) a special district.(4) Special district.— The term special district means a political subdivision of a State that—(A) has significant budgetary autonomy or control;(B) was established by, or pursuant to, the laws of the State for the purpose of performing a limited and specific governmental or proprietary function primarily relating to forest or rangeland management; and(C) is distinct from any other unit of local government within the State.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6502)
16 U.S.C. 6591b(c)(1)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
(1) Project size. A project under this section may not exceed 3000 acres10,000 acres.
The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "3000 acres" and inserting "10,000 acres"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591b)
16 U.S.C. 6591b(c)(2)(B)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
(B) Condition Classes 2 or 3 in Fire Regime Groups I, II, or IIIFire Regime I, Fire Regime II, Fire Regime III, or Fire Regime IV, outside the wildland-urban interface.
The bill says: in paragraph (2)(B), by striking "Fire Regime Groups I, II, or III" and inserting "Fire Regime I, Fire Regime II, Fire Regime III, or Fire Regime IV".
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591b)
16 U.S.C. 6591d(c)(1)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
(1) Project size. A project under this section may not exceed 3000 acres10,000 acres.
The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "3000 acres" and inserting "10,000 acres"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591d)
16 U.S.C. 6591d(c)(4)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking "code of Federal regulations (or successor regulations)" and inserting "Code of Federal regulations (or a successor regulation)".
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591d)
16 U.S.C. 6591e(a)(1)(A)removedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
The bill says: by striking clause (ii);
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591e)
16 U.S.C. 6591e(a)(1)(A)renumberedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
The bill says: by redesignating clauses (iii) through (vii) as clauses (ii) through (vi), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591e)
16 U.S.C. 6591e(a)(1)(A)(iii)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
The bill says: in clause (iii) (as so redesignated), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking "in a sagebrush steppe ecosystem";
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591e)
16 U.S.C. 6591e(c)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
(c) Implementation of covered vegetative management activities within the range of greater sage-grouse and mule deer. If the categorical exclusion developed under subsection (b) is used to implement a covered vegetative management activity in an area within the range of both greater sage-grouse and mule deer, the covered vegetative management activity shall protect, restore, or improve habitat concurrently for both greater sage-grouse andfor greater sage-grouse or mule deer.
The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "concurrently for both greater sage-grouse and" and inserting "for greater sage-grouse or"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591e)
16 U.S.C. 6591e(g)(1)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
(1) Project size. A covered vegetation management activity that is covered by the categorical exclusion under subsection (b) may not exceed 4,500 acres7,500 acres.
The bill says: in subsection (g)(1), by striking "4,500 acres" and inserting "7,500 acres".
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591e)
16 U.S.C. 6592b(d)(1)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 106(b)
(1) may not contain treatment units in excess of 3,000 acres10,000 acres;
The bill says: Section 40806(d)(1) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (16 U.S.C. 6592b(d)(1)) is amended by striking "3,000 acres" and inserting "10,000 acres".
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6592b)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)(1)(B)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
(B) by either the Secretary or a Governor or countythe Secretary, a Governor, an Indian tribe, a special district, or a county, as applicable, pursuant to a good neighbor agreement.
The bill says: in paragraph (1)(B), by striking "either the Secretary or a Governor or county" and inserting "the Secretary, a Governor, an Indian tribe, a special district, or a county";
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)(5)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
(5) Good neighbor agreement. The term "good neighbor agreement" means a cooperative agreement or contract (including a sole source contract) entered into between the Secretary and a Governor orGovernor, an Indian tribe, a special district, or a county, as applicable, to carry out authorized restoration services under this section.
The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "Governor or" and inserting "Governor, an Indian tribe, a special district, or a";
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)(6)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
(6) Governor. The term "Governor" means the Governor or any other appropriate executive official of an affected State or Indian tribe or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
The bill says: in paragraph (6), by striking "or Indian tribe"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)added (11)by S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
(11) Special district.— The term special district means a political subdivision of a State that—(A) has significant budgetary autonomy or control;(B) was established by, or pursuant to, the laws of the State for the purpose of performing a limited and specific governmental or proprietary function primarily relating to forest or rangeland management; and(C) is distinct from any other unit of local government within the State.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(1)(A)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A), by striking "or county" and inserting ", an Indian tribe, a special district, or a county";
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: in the matter preceding subclause (I), by inserting "special district," after "Indian Tribe," each place it appears;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)(I)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: by striking "on"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)(I)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)(II)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: in the matter preceding item (aa), by striking "clause (i)" and inserting "subclause (I)"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)(II)(bb)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: in item (bb), by striking "the Good Neighbor Authority for Recreation Act." and inserting "section 351 of the EXPLORE Act (16 U.S.C. 8571);"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)added (III)by S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
(III) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause (II)—(aa) to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements; and(bb) for the administration of a good neighbor authority program by a Governor, Indian tribe, special district, or county.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(ii)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "2028" and inserting "2030";
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(3)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
(3) Retention of NEPA responsibilities. Any decision required to be made under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to any authorized restoration services to be provided under this section on Federal land shall not be delegated to a Governor or county, an Indian tribe, a special district, or a county.
The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "or county" and inserting ", an Indian tribe, a special district, or a county"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)removedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: by striking paragraph (4).
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)
Public Law 118-42changedby S. 1462 Sec. 111(b)
The bill says: Section 443 of division E of Public Law 118–42 (138 Stat. 297) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "Agriculture Act of 2014" and inserting "Agricultural Act of 2014".
Bill text
16 U.S.C. 6591c(b)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 112(1)
The bill says: in subsection (b), by inserting ", including retaining and expanding existing forest products infrastructure" before the period at the end; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591c)
16 U.S.C. 6591c(d)(3)(B)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 112(2)
The bill says: in subsection (d)(3)(B), by striking "10 years" and inserting "20 years"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591c)
16 U.S.C. 6591c(h)added (4)by S. 1462 Sec. 112(3)
(4) Special rule for long-term stewardship contracts.—(A) Definition of long-term contract.— In this paragraph, the term long-term contract means an agreement or contract under subsection (b) that—(i) has a term of longer than 5 years; and(ii) is entered into on or after the date of enactment of this paragraph.(B) Special rule.— A long-term contract entered into under subsection (b) by the Chief or the Director with an entity shall provide that, in the case of cancellation or termination of the long-term contract by the Chief or the Director, the Chief or the Director, as applicable, shall provide to the entity an amount equal to 10 percent of the long-term contract amount as cancellation or termination costs.
The bill says: in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591c)
16 U.S.C. 472a(d)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 114
(d) Advertisement of sales; exceptions. The Secretary of Agriculture shall advertise all sales unless he determines that extraordinary conditions exist, as defined by regulation, or that the appraised value of the sale is less than $10,000$55,000. If, upon proper offering, no satisfactory bid is received for a sale, or the bidder fails to complete the purchase, the sale may be offered and sold without further advertisement.
The bill says: Section 14(d) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 472a(d)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking "$10,000" and inserting "$55,000".
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 472a)
16 U.S.C. 6592d(a)(2)(B)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 115(1)
(B) to protect water quality and supply; or
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "or" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6592d)
16 U.S.C. 6592d(a)(2)(C)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 115(1)
The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6592d)
16 U.S.C. 6592d(a)(2)added (D)by S. 1462 Sec. 115(1)
(D) to recover from wildfire; or(E) to enhance soil, water, and related natural resources.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6592d)
16 U.S.C. 6592d(d)(1)(A)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 115(2)
(A) reduces wildfire risk and post-wildfire impacts in a municipal watershed or the wildland-urban interface;
The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by inserting "and post-wildfire impacts" after "wildfire risk"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6592d)
16 U.S.C. 6592d(d)(1)(F)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 115(2)
The bill says: in subparagraph (F), by inserting ", as identified in the corresponding State forest action plan or similar priority plan (such as a State wildlife or water plan)" before the semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6592d)
16 U.S.C. 6592d(g)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 115(3)
(2) Additional reports.— For each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023, and not less frequently than once every 2 fiscal years thereafter, the Chiefs shall submit a report describing projects for which funding is provided under the Program, including the status and outcomes of those projects, to—(A) in the Senate—(i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry;(ii) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; and(iii) the Committee on Appropriations; and(B) in the House of Representatives—(i) the Committee on Agriculture;(ii) the Committee on Natural Resources; and(iii) the Committee on Appropriations.
The bill says: in subsection (g), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6592d)
16 U.S.C. 6592d(h)(1)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 115(4)
(1) Authorization of appropriations. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the Program $90,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023through 2031.
The bill says: in subsection (h)(1), by striking "and 2023" and inserting "through 2031".
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6592d)
16 U.S.C. 7303(b)(2)(B)(ii)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(1)
The bill says: in paragraph (2)(B)(ii), by striking "500 note" and inserting "7125"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(b)(3)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(1)
(3) describe plans to—plans— (A) reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire, including through the use of fire for ecological restoration and maintenance and reestablishing natural fire regimes, where appropriate; (B) improve fish and wildlife habitat, including…
The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "plans to—" and inserting "plans—";
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(b)(3)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(1)
The bill says: in each of subparagraphs (A) through (H), by inserting "to" after the subparagraph designation; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(b)(3)(D)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(1)
The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by inserting "or pathogens" before the semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(c)(3)(A)(i)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(2)
(i) include a plan to use Federal funds allocated to the region to fund those costs of planning and carrying out ecological restoration treatments on National Forest System land, consistent with the strategy, that would not be covered by amounts transferred to the Secretary from the Fund; and
The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(c)(3)(A)(ii)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(2)
The bill says: in clause (ii), by adding "and" after the semicolon at the end; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(c)(3)(A)added (iii)by S. 1462 Sec. 116(2)
(iii) include a Federal Government staffing plan for providing staff to support collaborative processes established under subsection (b)(2);
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(2)(E)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(3)
(E) whether the proposal would reduce the relative costs of carrying out ecological restoration treatments as a result of the use of woody biomass and small-diameter trees; and
The bill says: in subparagraph (E), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(2)(F)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(3)
The bill says: in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(2)added (G)by S. 1462 Sec. 116(3)
(G) proposals that seek to use innovative implementation mechanisms, including good neighbor agreements entered into under section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a);(H) proposals that seek to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire or increase ecological restoration activities—(i) within areas across land ownerships, including State, Tribal, and private land; and(ii) within the wildland-urban interface (as defined in section 101 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511)); and(I) proposals that seek to enhance watershed health and drinking water sources.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(3)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(3)
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(3)removedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(3)
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (B); and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(3)renumberedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(3)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B);
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(e)(3)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(4)
(3) Inclusion. The advisory panel shall include experts in ecological restoration, fire ecology, fire management, rural economic development, strategies for ecological adaptation to climate change, fish and wildlife ecology, conflict resolution or collaborative governance, and woody biomass and small-diameter tree utilization.
The bill says: in subsection (e)(3), by inserting "conflict resolution or collaborative governance," before "and woody"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(f)(4)(B)(ii)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(5)
The bill says: in paragraph (4)(B)(ii), by striking "$4,000,000" and inserting "$8,000,000"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 7303(f)(6)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 116(5)
(6) Authorization of appropriations. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $80,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 20232031, to remain available until expended.
The bill says: in paragraph (6), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)
16 U.S.C. 6542(a)renumberedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(1)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (7) as paragraphs (2) through (8), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(a)added (1)by S. 1462 Sec. 118(1)
(1) Adjacent land.— The term adjacent land means non-Federal land, including State, local, and private land, that is adjacent to, and within the same watershed as, National Forest System land on which a watershed protection and restoration project is carried out under this section.
The bill says: by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(a)(2)renumberedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(1)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (G) and (H) as subparagraphs (K) and (L), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(a)(2)added (G)by S. 1462 Sec. 118(1)
(G) an acequia association;(H) a local, regional, or other public entity that manages stormwater or wastewater resources or other related water infrastructure;(I) a land-grant mercedes; and(J) a local, regional, or other private entity that has water delivery authority;
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(b)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(2)
The bill says: by inserting "and adjacent land" before the period at the end;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(b)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(2)
(b) Establishment. The Secretary(1) In general.— The Secretary shall establish and maintain a program, to be known as the "Water Source Protection Program", to carry out watershed protection and restoration projects on National Forest System land.
The bill says: by striking "The Secretary" and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(b)added (2)by S. 1462 Sec. 118(2)
(2) Requirements.— A watershed protection and restoration project under the Program shall be designed—(A) to protect and restore watershed health, water supply and quality, a municipal or agricultural water supply system, and water-related infrastructure;(B) to protect and restore forest health from insect infestation and disease or wildfire; or(C) to advance any combination of the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).(3) Priorities.— In selecting watershed protection and restoration projects under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that would—(A) provide risk management benefits associated with drought, wildfire, post-wildfire conditions, extreme weather events, flooding, resilience to climate change, and watershed and fire resilience, including minimizing risks to watershed health, water supply and quality, and water-related infrastructure, including municipal and agricultural water supply systems;(B) support aquatic restoration and conservation efforts that complement existing or planned forest restoration or wildfire risk reduction efforts;(C) provide quantifiable benefits to water supply or quality and include the use of nature-based solutions, such as restoring wetland and riparian ecosystems;(D) include—(i) partners with demonstrated capacity to, and success in, designing and implementing ecological restoration projects, wildfire risk-reduction efforts, or post-wildfire restoration projects; or(ii) in the case of communities that have historically lacked access to adequate resources, partners with a strong likelihood of success in designing and implementing a watershed protection and restoration project; and(E) include—(i) a contribution of funds or in-kind support from non-Federal partners in an amount greater than the amount required under subsection (g)(2); or(ii) such other characteristics as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.(4) Conditions for projects on adjacent land.—(A) In general.— No project or activity may be carried out under this section on adjacent land, unless the owner of the adjacent land provides express support for, and is a willing and engaged partner in, carrying out that project or activity.(B) Effect.— Nothing in this section authorizes any change in—(i) the ownership of adjacent land on which a project or activity is carried out under this section; or(ii) the management of adjacent land on which a project or activity is carried out under this section, except during the carrying out of that project or activity.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(c)(1)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(3)
(1) In general. In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may enter into water source investment partnership agreements with end water users to protect and restore the condition of National Forest watersheds that provide water to the end water users.
The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "agreements with" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(c)(2)(C)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(3)
(C) a long-term funding matching commitment; or
The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "or" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(c)(2)renumberedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(3)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(c)(2)added (D)by S. 1462 Sec. 118(3)
(D) in the case of an agreement with a State, a county, or an Indian tribe for a project carried out on National Forest System land, a good neighbor agreement entered into under section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a); or
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(c)added (3)by S. 1462 Sec. 118(3)
(3) Cooperation with non-Federal partners.— The Secretary shall cooperate with non-Federal partners in carrying out assessments, planning, project design, and project implementation under this section.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(d)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(4)
(2) Requirements.— A water source management plan shall be—(A) designed to protect and restore ecological integrity (as defined in section 219.19 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph));(B) based on the best available scientific information; and(C) conducted in a manner consistent with the forest plan applicable to the National Forest System land on which the watershed protection and restoration project is carried out.
The bill says: by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(d)added (4)by S. 1462 Sec. 118(4)
(4) Reducing redundancy.— An existing watershed plan, such as a watershed protection and restoration action plan developed under section 304(a)(3), or other applicable watershed planning documents approved by the Secretary may be used as the basis for a water source management plan under this subsection.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(e)(1)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(5)
(1) In general. To the extent that forest management activities are necessary to protect, maintain, or enhance water quality, and in accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall carry out forest management activities as part of watershed protection and restoration projects carried out on National Forest System land, with the primary purpose ofpurpose of advancing any of the purposes described in subsection (b)(2).— (A) protecting a municipal water supply system; (B) restoring forest health from insect infestations and disease; or (C) any combination of the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).
The bill says: in subsection (e)(1), by striking "purpose of" in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "purpose of advancing any of the purposes described in subsection (b)(2)."; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(g)(2)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(6)
(2) Matching funds required. The Secretary shall require the contribution of funds or in-kind support from non-Federal partners to be in an amount that is at least equal tonot less than 20 percent of the amount of Federal funds.
The bill says: by striking "at least equal to" and inserting "not less than 20 percent of";
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(g)(2)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(6)
(2) Matching funds required. The Secretary(A) In general.— Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall require the contribution of funds or in-kind support from non-Federal partners to be in an amount that is at least equal to the amount of Federal funds.
The bill says: by striking "The Secretary" and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(g)(2)added (B)by S. 1462 Sec. 118(6)
(B) Waiver.— The Secretary may waive the requirement under subparagraph (A) at the discretion of the Secretary.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(g)(4)(B)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(6)
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "fiscal years 2019 through 2023" and inserting "fiscal years 2025 through 2031";
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(g)(4)renumberedby S. 1462 Sec. 118(6)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(g)(4)added (C)by S. 1462 Sec. 118(6)
(C) Set-aside for partner participation in planning and capacity.— Of the amounts made available under subparagraphs (A) and (B) to carry out this section for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall use not less than 10 percent for non-Federal partner technical assistance participation and capacity-building efforts in developing or implementing a water source management plan under subsection (d).
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6542(g)added (5)by S. 1462 Sec. 118(6)
(5) In-kind contributions.— The Secretary may include the value of forest restoration and watershed improvement work implemented on adjacent land in the project area in determining in-kind contributions to a project from non-Federal partners under paragraph (4)(A).
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)
16 U.S.C. 6543(a)(3)(A)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 119(1)
(A) takes into account existing protection and restoration activities being implemented in the watershed; and
The bill says: in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting "protection and" before "restoration";
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6543)
16 U.S.C. 6543(a)(5)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 119(2)
(5) to implement each watershed protection and restoration action plan; and
The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6543)
16 U.S.C. 6543(a)(6)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 119(3)
(6) to monitor the effectiveness of protection and restoration actions and indicators of watershed health.; and
The bill says: in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6543)
16 U.S.C. 6543(a)added (7)by S. 1462 Sec. 119(4)
(7) to ensure that management activities and authorizations do not result in long-term degradation of watershed health or lower the classification under paragraph (1) of any watershed in a National Forest.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6543)
25 U.S.C. 3115bchangedby S. 1462 Sec. 120(1)
The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "management demonstration project" and inserting "protection management activities and projects";
Bill text · Current law (25 U.S.C. 3115b)
25 U.S.C. 3115brenumberedby S. 1462 Sec. 120(2)
The bill says: by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);
Bill text · Current law (25 U.S.C. 3115b)
25 U.S.C. 3115b(a)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 120(3)
(a) In general. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary may carry out demonstration projects by which federally recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations may contract to perform administrative, management, and other functions of programs of the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 (25 U.S.C. 3115a et seq.) through contracts entered into under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304 et seq.).
The bill says: by striking "demonstration";
Bill text · Current law (25 U.S.C. 3115b)
25 U.S.C. 3115b(a)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 120(3)
(a) In general. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary may carry out demonstration projects by which federally recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations may contract to perform administrative, management, and other functions of programs of the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 (25 U.S.C. 3115a et seq.) through contracts entered into under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304 et seq.).
The bill says: by striking "federally recognized";
Bill text · Current law (25 U.S.C. 3115b)
25 U.S.C. 3115b(a)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 120(3)
(a) In general. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary may carry out demonstration projects by which federally recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations may contract to perform administrative, management, and other functions of programs ofactivities and projects under the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 (25 U.S.C. 3115a et seq.) through contracts entered into under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304 et seq.).
The bill says: by striking "programs of" and inserting "activities and projects under";
Bill text · Current law (25 U.S.C. 3115b)
25 U.S.C. 3115b(a)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 120(3)
(a) In general. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary may carry out demonstration projects by which federally recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations may contract to perform administrative, management, and other functions of programs of the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 (25 U.S.C. 3115a et seq.) through contracts entered into under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304 et seq.5301 et seq.).
The bill says: by striking "5304 et seq." and inserting "5301 et seq."; and
Bill text · Current law (25 U.S.C. 3115b)
25 U.S.C. 3115b(a)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 120(3)
(a) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Indian Tribe.— The term Indian Tribe means an Indian Tribe included on the list published by the Secretary of the Interior under section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131).(2) Tribal organization.— The term Tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).(b) Activities and projects.— The Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior
The bill says: by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through "and the Secretary" and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (25 U.S.C. 3115b)
25 U.S.C. 3115b(c)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 120(4)
(b) Requirements. With respect to any contract or project carried out under subsection (a)subsection (b)— (1) on National Forest System land, the Secretary shall carry out all functions delegated to the Secretary of the Interior under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304 et seq.); (2) the Secretary or…
The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "subsection (a)" and inserting "subsection (b)"; and
Bill text · Current law (25 U.S.C. 3115b)
25 U.S.C. 3115b(c)(1)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 120(4)
(1) on National Forest System land, the Secretary shall carry out all functions delegated to the Secretary of the Interior under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304 et seq.5301 et seq.);
The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "5304 et seq." and inserting "5301 et seq."; and
Bill text · Current law (25 U.S.C. 3115b)
25 U.S.C. 3115badded (d)by S. 1462 Sec. 120(5)
(d) Publication of information.— The Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior shall—(1) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, make available, in an easily accessible format and location, on the website of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior, respectively, a list of the types of activities and projects that Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations may enter into contracts to perform under subsection (b); and(2) update the list under paragraph (1) as necessary.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (25 U.S.C. 3115b)
16 U.S.C. 1604(d)(2)rewrittenby S. 1462 Sec. 122(a)
(2) No additional consultation required under certain circumstances.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(a)(2)) or section 402.16 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), on a land management plan approved, amended, or revised under this section when—(A) a new species is listed or critical habitat is designated under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or(B) new information reveals effects of the land management plan that may affect a species listed or critical habitat designated under that Act in a manner or to an extent not previously considered.
The bill says: Section 6(d)(2) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604(d)(2)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1604)
43 U.S.C. 1712added (g)by S. 1462 Sec. 122(b)
(g) No additional consultation required under certain circumstances.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(a)(2)) or section 402.16 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), on a land use plan approved, amended, or revised under this section when—(1) a new species is listed or critical habitat is designated under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or(2) new information reveals effects of the land use plan that may affect a species listed or critical habitat designated under that Act in a manner or to an extent not previously considered.
The bill says: Section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1712)
Public Law 108-278added 4by S. 1462 Sec. 135(b)
4 Tribal prescribed burn demonstration project.—(a) In general.— The Secretary may enter into a contract or agreement with an Indian Tribe under this Act that provides for prescribed burns on Federal land pursuant to this section.(b) Scope.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a contract or agreement entered into under this section may—(1) use a burn plan that, on approval by the Secretary, allows multiple prescribed burns to be conducted in accordance with the burn plan to eliminate the need for individual burn plans for each prescribed burn and enable forest managers to have the flexibility to conduct prescribed burns when conditions allow; and(2) include terms that—(A) authorize the Secretary to delegate their authority to an Indian Tribe to plan, coordinate, and execute prescribed burns on the behalf of the Secretary within the scope of the burn plan including applying the National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards for prescribed fire planning and implementation, to the extent authorized by Federal law;(B) any applicable Federal standard that requires a certain number of personnel to be on-hand during prescribed burns may be satisfied by regional Federal, State, or Tribal resources and personnel; and(C) where appropriate, the Secretary shall work with other Federal agencies and Tribal, State, and local governments to coordinate and communicate the shared objectives of the prescribed burn and ensure activities comply with applicable law and regulations.
The bill says: The Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–278; 118 Stat. 868) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text
16 U.S.C. 6592(f)a new sectionchangedby S. 1462 Sec. 204(1)
(B) to carry out projects including—(i) landscape and hazardous fuels reduction treatments;(ii) the retrofit, modification, or maintenance of a structure to improve resistance to fire;(iii) creating defensible space around structures to improve resistance to fire;(iv) hardening infrastructure, including evacuation routes, to improve resistance to fire;(v) any other project described in a community wildfire protection plan that is not more than 10 years old; and(vi) deployment of wildfire technologies determined to be successful under section 303 of the Fix Our Forests Act.
The bill says: by striking paragraph (1)(B), and inserting the following:
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16 U.S.C. 6592(f)(2)(B)a new sectionchangedby S. 1462 Sec. 204(2)
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "or" at the end;
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16 U.S.C. 6592(f)(2)(C)a new sectionchangedby S. 1462 Sec. 204(2)
The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and
Bill text
16 U.S.C. 6592(f)(2)a new sectionadded (D)by S. 1462 Sec. 204(2)
(D) located in a fireshed management area (as defined in section 2 of the Fix Our Forests Act).
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
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16 U.S.C. 6592(f)(3)(C)(i)a new sectionchangedby S. 1462 Sec. 204(3)
The bill says: in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking "continental"; and
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16 U.S.C. 6592(f)(3)a new sectionadded (D)by S. 1462 Sec. 204(3)
(D) Limitation on administrative expenses.— Not more than 7 percent of funds obligated under this section may be used for administrative expenses incurred by the Secretary of Agriculture or an at-risk community.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text
16 U.S.C. 6511a new sectionchangedby S. 1462 Sec. 205
(1) At-risk community.— The term at-risk community means an area that is composed of—(A) an interface community (as defined in the notice entitled "Wildland Urban Interface Communities Within the Vicinity of Federal Lands That Are at High Risk From Wildfire" (66 Fed. Reg. 753 (January 4, 2001)) issued by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with title IV of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (114 Stat. 1009));(B) a group of homes and other structures with basic infrastructure and services (such as utilities and collectively maintained transportation routes) at risk from wildfire, as recognized in a fireshed, State, Tribal, local, regional, territorial, or national wildfire risk assessment; or(C) a group of homes and other structures with basic infrastructure and services (such as utilities and collectively maintained transportation routes) located inside, or within 5 miles of, a Wildfire Crisis Strategy landscape, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture.
The bill says: Section 101 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
Bill text
43 U.S.C. 1772(a)(1)(B)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 211(a)
The bill says: in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "likely to—" and inserting "likely—";
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
43 U.S.C. 1772(a)(1)(B)(i)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 211(a)
The bill says: in clause (i), by inserting "to" after the clause designation; and
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
43 U.S.C. 1772(a)(1)(B)(ii)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 211(a)
The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "come within 10" and inserting "to come within 150".
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
43 U.S.C. 1772(c)(3)(E)(i)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 211(b)
The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
43 U.S.C. 1772(c)(3)(E)(ii)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 211(b)
The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
43 U.S.C. 1772(c)(3)(E)added (iii)by S. 1462 Sec. 211(b)
(iii) consulting with a private landowner with respect to any hazard trees identified for removal from land owned by the private landowner.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
43 U.S.C. 1772(c)(4)(A)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 211(c)
(iv) ensures that—(I) a plan submitted without a modification under clause (iii) shall be automatically approved by the date that is 120 days after the date of submission; and(II) for a plan submitted with a modification under clause (iii), if the plan is not approved by the date that is 120 days after the date of submission, the Secretary concerned shall develop and submit to the owner and operator a letter describing—(aa) a detailed timeline (to conclude by the date that is 165 days after the date of submission of the plan) for completing review of the plan;(bb) any identified deficiencies in the plan and specific opportunities for the owner or operator to address each deficiency; and(cc) any other relevant information, as determined by the Secretary concerned.
The bill says: Section 512(c)(4)(A) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1772(c)(4)(A)) is amended by striking clause (iv) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
43 U.S.C. 1772changedby S. 1462 Sec. 211(d)
The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "managment" and inserting "management"; and
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
43 U.S.C. 1772(c)(4)(A)(ii)changedby S. 1462 Sec. 211(d)
The bill says: in subsection (c)(4)(A)(ii), by striking "and" at the end.
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
43 U.S.C. 1772renumberedby S. 1462 Sec. 212(1)
The bill says: by redesignating subsections (j) and (k) as subsections (k) and (l), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
43 U.S.C. 1772added (j)by S. 1462 Sec. 212(2)
(j) Permits and agreements with owners and operators of electric transmission or distribution facilities.—(1) In general.— In any special use permit or easement on National Forest System land or land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management provided to the owner or operator of an electric transmission or distribution facility, the Secretary concerned may provide permission to cut and remove trees or other vegetation from within the vicinity of the electric transmission or distribution facility without requiring a separate timber sale, if that cutting and removal is consistent with—(A) the applicable plan;(B) the applicable land and resource management plan or land use plan; and(C) other applicable environmental laws (including regulations).(2) Use of proceeds.— A special use permit or easement that includes permission for cutting and removal described in paragraph (1) shall include a requirement that, if the owner or operator of the electric transmission or distribution facility sells any portion of the material removed under the permit or easement, the owner or operator shall provide to the Secretary concerned any proceeds received from the sale, less any transportation costs incurred in the sale.(3) Effect.— Nothing in paragraph (2) shall require the sale of any material removed under a permit or easement that includes permission for cutting and removal described in paragraph (1).
The bill says: by inserting after subsection (i) the following:
Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1772)
16 U.S.C. 1601changedby S. 1462 Sec. 215(a)
The bill says: Section 70303 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (16 U.S.C. 1601 note; Public Law 117–58) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking inserting ", the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives," after "Senate".
Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1601)