Small-diameter Timber and Underutilized Material Act of 2022

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T03:03:48Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4835 Small-diameter Timber and Underutilized Material Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:03 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4835

Small-diameter Timber and Underutilized Material Act of 2022

This bill addresses the removal of small-diameter trees in fire hazard areas.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the Forest Service (FS) and the Department of the Interior from

charging a fee to authorize the removal of a small-diameter tree in a fire hazard area, including a fee for a special use permit; or
recovering any processing or monitoring cost of authorizing such removal.

The FS or Interior may charge a fee for removal of a small-diameter tree of a particular species of tree in a fire hazard area upon determining that the fee is appropriate and disclosing that determination to the public.

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Current Status of Bill S 4835

Bill S 4835 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 13, 2022. Bill S 4835 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 13, 2022. Bill S 4835's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of September 29, 2022