Bill > HR4041

This bill creates a categorical exclusion for certain forest management activities in Yosemite National Park from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Specifically, the bill exempts two types of activities from requiring an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement: (1) fuels removal activities, such as clearing brush, and (2) reforestation efforts. A categorical exclusion means these specific forest management activities can proceed without the detailed environmental review process typically mandated by NEPA, which usually requires federal agencies to assess the potential environmental impacts of proposed actions. By creating this exemption, the bill aims to streamline and expedite forest management processes in Yosemite National Park, potentially allowing for faster implementation of fire prevention and forest restoration projects. The bill suggests these activities are considered low-impact or beneficial enough to bypass the standard environmental review procedures.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4041/all-info