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This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a special 10-year use permit for maintaining a U.S. flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point in Utah's Uinta National Forest. The bill first prioritizes Robert S. Collins of Provo, Utah for the permit, but if he declines, it establishes a process for selecting a "qualified person" (defined as a Utah County resident, nonprofit, or volunteer organization with experience in flagpole maintenance) to receive the permit. The permit will be issued within 180 days of the bill's enactment and can be renewed under similar terms. Importantly, no land use fees will be charged, and the permit holder is prohibited from accepting value in exchange for recommending another permit recipient. The bill also exempts the permit's issuance from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and allows the Forest Service to authorize reasonable access to the location while maintaining public safety and protecting natural resources. The permit aims to ensure continued display of the American flag at this specific lookout point.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2417/all-info