United States Code

16 U.S.C. § 1612

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Bills that would change it 9

  • HR 6148 Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act Amends 1612(a), 1612(b) · introduced · 118th Congress
  • S 3186 Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act Amends 1612(a), 1612(b) · introduced · 118th Congress
  • HR 5961 To make revisions in title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the... Amends 1612(b) · enacted · 117th Congress
  • HR 8108 Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act Amends 1612(a), 1612(b) · introduced · 117th Congress
  • S 4421 Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act Amends 1612(a), 1612(b) · introduced · 117th Congress
  • HR 2936 Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017 Amends its part · introduced · 115th Congress
  • S 2068 Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2017 Amends its part · introduced · 115th Congress
  • S 605 Litigation Relief for Forest Management Projects Act Amends its part · introduced · 115th Congress
  • HR 1483 Litigation Relief for Forest Management Projects Act Amends its part · introduced · 115th Congress

The law today

From the official United States Code, current through Public Law 119-124.

(a) Adequate notice and opportunity to comment In exercising his authorities under this subchapter and other laws applicable to the Forest Service, the Secretary, by regulation, shall establish procedures, including public hearings where appropriate, to give the Federal, State, and local governments and the public adequate notice and an opportunity to comment upon the formulation of standards, criteria, and guidelines applicable to Forest Service programs. (b) Advisory boards In providing for public participation in the planning for and management of the National Forest System, the Secretary, pursuant to chapter 10 of title 5 and other applicable law, shall establish and consult such advisory boards as he deems necessary to secure full information and advice on the execution of his responsibilities. The membership of such boards shall be representative of a cross section of groups interested in the planning for and management of the National Forest System and the various types of use and enjoyment of the lands thereof.
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