Faster Federal Aid for Forest and Watershed Disaster Recovery.
This law allows for the rapid deployment of federal funds to protect forest and water resources following floods or other natural disasters. Local governments and water districts can now immediately implement measures to prevent erosion and flooding without needing to provide matching funds. This enhances safety for communities near National Forests and ensures better protection of local water supplies.
Key points
Establishes a rapid financial aid program for local authorities to repair damage in National Forests that threatens water, life, or property downstream.
Local authorities (Sponsors) are exempt from matching requirements for these post-disaster recovery projects.
Speeds up environmental review processes by classifying these actions as urgent emergency responses, reducing reaction time to threats.
Status:
Introduced
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