What does DEFINITIONS. of Fix Our Forests Act do?

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This section defines terms used throughout the Act. “Director” refers to the Director of the Fireshed Center. A “fireshed” is defined as a landscape-scale area facing similar wildfire threats. “Fireshed management project” refers to projects under section 106. “Fireshed Registry” refers to the registry established under section 103. “Forest plan” encompasses land use plans from the Bureau of Land Management, land and resource management plans from the Forest Service, and forest management plans related to Indian forest land. “Governor” refers to the Governor or an appropriate executive official of an affected State or Indian Tribe. “Hazardous fuels management activities” include vegetation management practices aimed at reducing wildfire risk. Terms like “at-risk community,” “community wildfire protection plan,” and “wildland-urban interface” are defined according to the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003. “Indian forest land or rangeland” is defined based on land held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe or member, with specific vegetation characteristics. “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. “National Forest System lands” are defined according to the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. “Public lands” are defined by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, with added clarification regarding Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands and Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands. “Relevant congressional committees” are specified as committees in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. “Responsible official” refers to an employee of the Department of the Interior or Forest Service with decision-making authority. “Secretaries” refers to the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture. “Secretary” refers specifically to the Secretary of Agriculture. “Secretary concerned” is differentiated based on whether the context involves National Forest System lands or public lands. “Special district” is defined as a political subdivision with budgetary autonomy and a limited governmental function. “State” includes the several States, the District of Columbia, and each territory of the United States.

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