H.AMDT.58 to H.R.1404

Amendment provides for implementation of fire-safety programs which focus on eradication or control of invasive species.

AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION:
Amendment provides for implementation of fire-safety programs which focus on eradication or control of invasive species.

AMENDMENT PURPOSE:
Amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-52 to require the cohesive wildland fire management strategy required in the bill to include among its elements a system to study the effects of invasive species on wildland fire risk. Would add to the list of eligible uses for cost-share grants provided for in the bill implementation of fire-safety programs focused on the eradication or control of invasive species.

STATUS:

3/26/2009 10:51am:

Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Lujan. (consideration: CR H4036-4037; text: CR H4036)

3/26/2009 10:58am:

On agreeing to the Lujan amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

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