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US S2698
US S2698Stop CATASTROPHES Act Stop Causing Alarming Tree, Air, and Soil Trauma Resulting from Obstructive Progressives’ and Hypocritical Environmentalists’ Schemes Act
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Introduced
08/10/2021
08/10/2021
In Committee
08/10/2021
08/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Stop CATASTROPHES Act" or the "Stop Causing Alarming Tree, Air, and Soil Trauma Resulting from Obstructive Progressives' and Hypocritical Environmentalists' Schemes Act," establishes a categorical exclusion from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for certain forest management activities on National Forest System land or public land. These activities include removing noxious weeds, performing hazardous fuel management, creating fuel and fire breaks, modifying fences to improve wildlife habitat, and constructing or maintaining infrastructure like stock ponds and water catchments. The bill sets a 10,000-acre limit for these activities and excludes areas within the National Wilderness Preservation System, certain roadless areas, and lands where timber harvesting is prohibited by federal law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 08/10/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2698/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2698/BILLS-117s2698is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2698/BILLS-117s2698is.pdf.pdf |
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