Wildfire Coordination Act

Science, Technology, Communications

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senate

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Introduced on September 19, 2024 by Joseph Neguse

Cosponsors

Legislation Details

Establishes a permanent advisory committee called the Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board.
The Board’s primary duties include:
- Coordinating the operationalization of wildfire research within the Federal Government.
- Identifying practical applications for wildfire research.
- Establishing criteria to prioritize wildfire research projects.
- Facilitating the transition of prioritized research into operational projects.
- Connecting and supporting entities involved in wildfire research and operations.
- Providing feedback to enhance wildfire research outputs.
- Partnering with private sector and federally-funded research centers.
Encourages inclusion of various disciplines in wildfire research and operations, such as public health and meteorological science.
Responsible for disseminating information through newsletters, online portals, webinars, and workshops.
The Board will consist of members from various federal agencies, including:
- The Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce.
- The Chief of the Forest Service and other relevant agency directors.
- Up to 18 additional members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, representing state, local, or Tribal governments, private sector entities, and experts in relevant fields.
Members serve without compensation but are reimbursed for travel expenses.
The Chairperson of the Board will rotate annually among certain members.
The Board may appoint staff and procure temporary services as needed.
A report detailing the Board’s activities and recommendations must be submitted to Congress within two years of enactment.
Authorizes $10 million in appropriations to support the Board’s activities, with funds remaining available until expended.

Last updated 12/17/2024

Establishes a permanent advisory committee called the Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board.
The Board’s primary duties include:
- Coordinating the operationalization of wildfire research within the Federal Government.
- Identifying practical applications for wildfire research.
- Establishing criteria to prioritize wildfire research projects.
- Facilitating the transition of prioritized research into operational projects.
- Connecting and supporting entities involved in wildfire research and operations.
- Providing feedback to enhance wildfire research outputs.
- Partnering with private sector and federally-funded research centers.
Encourages inclusion of various disciplines in wildfire research and operations, such as public health and meteorological science.
Responsible for disseminating information through newsletters, online portals, webinars, and workshops.
The Board will consist of members from various federal agencies, including:
- The Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce.
- The Chief of the Forest Service and other relevant agency directors.
- Up to 18 additional members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, representing state, local, or Tribal governments, private sector entities, and experts in relevant fields.
Members serve without compensation but are reimbursed for travel expenses.
The Chairperson of the Board will rotate annually among certain members.
The Board may appoint staff and procure temporary services as needed.
A report detailing the Board’s activities and recommendations must be submitted to Congress within two years of enactment.
Authorizes $10 million in appropriations to support the Board’s activities, with funds remaining available until expended.