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Streamlining Federal Land Plans: Limiting Mandatory Environmental Consultations.

This law changes the rules for managing national forests and federal lands. It limits the requirement for federal agencies to re-examine existing land management plans regarding endangered species protection, even if new information about species or habitats emerges. The goal is to speed up administrative processes for projects on these lands, provided the plans themselves have no immediate physical effects on the ground.
Key points
Federal land management plans (forests, rangelands) are no longer automatically treated as "continuing Federal actions," potentially speeding up implementation.
Agencies are not required to reinitiate environmental consultation on plans that have no on-the-ground effects, even after new endangered species are listed.
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Print number: 118_S_1540
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2023-05-10
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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 for circumstances under which reinitiation of consultation is not required under a land and resource management plan or land use plan under those Acts, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1540.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal land management plans (forests, rangelands) are no longer automatically treated as "continuing Federal actions," potentially speeding up implementation.
  • Agencies are not required to reinitiate environmental consultation on plans that have no on-the-ground effects, even after new endangered species are listed.
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. 161.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Environment