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Introduced
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish a categorical exclusion for electric utility rights- of-way, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Clearing Lines along Electrical At-Risk Zones Act, establishes a categorical exclusion from environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for certain forest management activities related to electric utility rights-of-way. Specifically, it allows the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to approve vegetation management, facility inspection, and operation and maintenance plans for electric transmission and distribution facilities without preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. The bill also expands the distance for removing "hazard trees" near power lines from 10 feet to 50 feet, and requires consultation with private landowners regarding the removal of hazard trees on their property.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. (on 03/15/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/940/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr940/BILLS-117hr940ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr940/BILLS-117hr940ih.pdf.pdf |
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