What does SHORT TITLE. of TORCH Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Targeted Operations to Remove Catastrophic Hazards Act.

What does CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FOR HIGH PRIORITY HAZARD TREE of TORCH Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a categorical exclusion for high priority hazard tree activities within 1 year. The categorical exclusion is subject to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and extraordinary circumstances procedures. Projects under this exclusion are limited to 3,000 acres. High-priority hazard trees are defined as standing trees that pose a visible hazard to people or Federal property. High-priority hazard tree activities include pruning, felling, and disposal of those trees, with certain exclusions.

What does UTILIZING TIMBER SALES ON NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND FOR of TORCH Act do?

This section amends the National Forest Management Act of 1976 It increases the threshold from $10,000 to $50,000 in subsection (d) A new subsection (j) allows the Secretary to dispose of trees or forest products without appraisal in extreme risk situations

What does UTILIZING GRAZING FOR WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION. of TORCH Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, to develop a strategy for utilizing livestock grazing to reduce wildfire risk. The strategy should include completing environmental reviews to allow grazing on vacant allotments during drought, wildfire, or other natural disasters. Targeted grazing and increased use of temporary permits are also components of the strategy. Grazing should be considered as a postfire recovery and restoration strategy where appropriate. The Secretary shall use all applicable authorities under the law to implement this strategy.

What does AMENDMENTS TO THE HEALTHY FOREST RESTORATION ACT OF 2003 TO of TORCH Act do?

This section amends the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to improve wildfire mitigation. Section 103(e)(5) is amended, changing a year from 2023 to 2030. Section 605(c)(1) is amended, increasing the size limit for Wildfire Resilience Projects from 3000 acres to 10,000 acres.

What does AMENDMENT TO FUEL BREAKS IN FORESTS AND OTHER WILDLAND of TORCH Act do?

This section amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act It changes the acreage for fuel breaks in forests and wildland vegetation

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TORCH Act

Last updated: 4/4/2025 · Introduced: 1/3/2025

Author: Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)

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119th Congressin committeeHR. 7578(In Committee)Official page

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 5 more.

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TITLE II

-GOOD NEIGHBOR AUTHORITY

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-ELECTRICAL UTILITY LINES RIGHTS-OF-WAYS AND RELATED

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-REFORM OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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