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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 29, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 2561

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 a land resource management plan or land use plan approved, amended, or revised under those Acts shall not be considered to be a continuing Federal agency action or constitute a discretionary Federal involvement or control for a distinct Federal purpose, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Nov 15, 2022)

This bill addresses consultation after approval of certain land and resource management plans and land use plans.

Specifically, the bill provides that the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under the Endangered Species Act on a completed land resource management plan or a completed land use plan that has no on-the-ground effects when

  • a new species is listed or a new critical habitat is designated under that act, or
  • new information reveals effects of such plan that may affect a species listed or critical habitat designated under that act in a manner or to an extent not previously considered.

What just happenedNov 15, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT](R-MT)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Nov 15, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.

  2. Nov 15, 2022Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 117-198.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 15, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 117-198.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Jul 21, 2022Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Oct 21, 2021Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jul 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jul 29, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateNov 15, 202225

This bill addresses consultation after approval of certain land and resource management plans and land use plans.

Specifically, the bill provides that the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under the Endangered Species Act on a completed land resource management plan or a completed land use plan that has no on-the-ground effects when

  • a new species is listed or a new critical habitat is designated under that act, or
  • new information reveals effects of such plan that may affect a species listed or critical habitat designated under that act in a manner or to an extent not previously considered.
Introduced in SenateJul 29, 2021

This bill prohibits a land and resource management plan for a unit of the National Forest System or a land use plan for public lands from

  • being considered to be a continuing federal agency action, or
  • constituting a discretionary federal involvement or control for a distinct federal purpose.

This makes certain consultation requirements related to endangered or threatened species inapplicable to such plans.

A bill to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and the … — Informed