California Environmental Quality Act: California Vegetation Treatment Program.
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Overview
This bill requires the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection to update the California Vegetation Treatment Program’s Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) by January 1, 2027. The update will expand the areas eligible for vegetation treatment, incorporate biomass disposal plans, and recognize cultural burning practices. Additionally, the bill allows public agencies to partner with federally recognized California Native American tribes on projects under the FPEIR.
Key provisions
- The State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection must update the FPEIR by January 1, 2027.
- The FPEIR’s treatable landscape area will be expanded to include more portions of the state.
- Projects under the FPEIR must address biomass disposal, including potential commercial sale.
- Cultural burning, as defined by Section 4505, will be recognized as a covered treatment activity.
- Public agencies can partner with federally recognized California Native American tribes on FPEIR-related projects.
Who is affected
- State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
- Public Agencies
- Federally Recognized California Native American Tribes
- Landowners and Developers involved in vegetation treatment projects
- Environmental Review Boards
Notable changes
- Expands the scope of vegetation treatment areas covered by the FPEIR.
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