Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors: Tree Removal for Wildfire Prevention
New rules allow faster removal of trees and vegetation around power lines on forest lands to reduce wildfire risks. Utility companies can now do this without complex timber sale procedures, aiming to enhance safety and power supply reliability. If they sell the removed material, profits (minus transport costs) will go to the government.
Key points
Simplifies tree and vegetation removal around power lines on forest lands to reduce wildfire risks.
Utility companies no longer need a separate timber sale process, speeding up operations.
Proceeds from selling removed material (minus transport costs) go to the government, supporting forest management.
Status:
Introduced
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