Sec. 3. Congressional declaration of bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health conditions, and high risk of wildfires in States as imminent threat
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Congress hereby declares that the bark beetle epidemic, drought, and deteriorating forest health conditions on National Forest System land and public lands in the States, with the resulting imminent risk of devastating wildfires that pose a significant threat to the economic stability of communities in the affected areas and the health, safety, and well-being of residents, firefighters, and visitors to the areas, is an imminent threat within the meaning of section 294.12(b)(1) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (2002 Edition) and any existing or pending roadless area management rule applicable to a State.