Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:34Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 796 Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023 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.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 796

Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023

This bill waives National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements for discharges of fire retardant in connection with fire suppression, control, or prevention activities carried out by a federal land management agency, a state government, a political subdivision of a state, or a tribal government.

Federal land management agency is defined as the Forest Service, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Current Status of Bill S 796

Bill S 796 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill S 796 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2023. Bill S 796's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of March 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 796

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 796

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Agriculture and Food

- Fires

- First responders and emergency personnel

- Forests, forestry, trees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 796

Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023

A bill to exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal land management agencies, State governments, political subdivisions of States, and Tribal governments from the permitting requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and for other purposes.