🌲Timber Sale Contract Operations and Administration Notice
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension with revision of the currently approved information collection, 0596-0225, Timber Sale Contract Operations and Administration.
Learn More🌲Public Comment Request on Timber and Lumber National Security Investigation
The Secretary of Commerce has initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of wood products: timber, lumber, and their derivative products. This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. This notice identifies issues on which the Department is especially interested in obtaining the public's views.
Learn More🌲Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production Executive Order
Executive Order 14225 mandates the immediate expansion of American timber production to enhance economic security and job creation. The order outlines directives for federal agencies to streamline permitting processes and improve forest management, ensuring increased domestic timber supply and reducing reliance on imports. This initiative aims to address forest health and wildfire prevention while balancing environmental regulations.
Learn More🌲National Security and Timber Imports Regulation Overview
Executive Order 14223 addresses national security risks from imported timber and lumber, emphasizing the importance of a robust domestic wood products industry. It mandates an investigation into the impact of imports on national security and outlines potential actions to strengthen domestic supply chains, including tariffs and support for local production.
Learn More🌲Overview of Information Collection Requirements by the USDA
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act regarding forest service operations, including timber sales and visitor use monitoring. The focus is on effective management and operational planning within national forests, ensuring the needs of small businesses are met while enhancing the quality of data collection methodologies.
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