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Streamlining Wildfire Prevention Near Rural Roads

This new bill aims to speed up wildfire prevention activities near roads on federal lands. It allows for quicker implementation of actions like forest thinning and prescribed burning by exempting them from certain environmental requirements. This is intended to enhance the safety of residents and their property, especially in fire-prone areas.
Key points
Simplifies wildfire hazard removal by agencies within 300 feet of roads on federal lands.
Accelerates activities like forest thinning and prescribed burning, potentially reducing large wildfire risks.
Exempts certain wildfire mitigation efforts from specific environmental and endangered species laws.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_939
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Process start date: 2021-02-08