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US HR200

US HR200
FIR Act Forest Information Reform Act


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
05/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

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 that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior are not required to reinitiate consultation on a land management plan or land use plan under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Forest Information Reform Act or FIR Act, amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. It provides that the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior are not required to reinitiate consultation under the Endangered Species Act when a new species is listed or critical habitat is designated, or when new information reveals effects of a land management or land use plan that were not previously considered. This is intended to streamline the process for updating land management plans without additional consultation requirements.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 773. (on 12/19/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Species and Forest Protection
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ General Public Lands

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