Sec. 8. Collaboration
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To assist in the development of the projects needed to accomplish the purposes of this Act in the covered area, the Secretary shall consult with, and consider the recommendations of, any collaborative group that meets the criteria described in paragraph (2). A collaborative group under paragraph
(1)means a group that— is interested in the implementation of this Act; includes multiple individuals representing diverse interests that include— environmental organizations; timber and forest products industry representatives; and county governments; operates— in a transparent and nonexclusive manner; and by consensus or in accordance with voting procedures to ensure a high degree of agreement among participants and across various interests; and requires a level of participation sufficient to ensure that members of the collaborative group are adequately informed before each decision. The Secretary, in consultation with the relevant collaborative groups, may develop a multiparty monitoring plan for any vegetation management project carried out under this Act.