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Streamlining Forest and Federal Land Management Planning

New rules change how forest and federal land management plans are legally treated. This means that once approved, these plans will not require continuous consultation, even if new endangered species or information emerges. The goal is to speed up land use decision-making processes, which may affect access to recreational areas and natural resources.
Key points
Forest and federal land management plans will no longer be considered ongoing federal agency actions.
Re-consultation on plans with no on-the-ground effects will not be required, even if new endangered species are listed.
The changes aim to streamline planning and management processes for public lands.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2561
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to provide that a land resource management plan or land use plan approved, amended, or revised under those Acts shall not be considered to be a continuing Federal agency action or constitute a discretionary Federal involvement or control for a distinct Federal purpose, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2561.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Forest and federal land management plans will no longer be considered ongoing federal agency actions.
  • Re-consultation on plans with no on-the-ground effects will not be required, even if new endangered species are listed.
  • The changes aim to streamline planning and management processes for public lands.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Courts and Law