Sec. 201. Definitions
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In this title: The term covered vegetation management activity means any activity described in subparagraph
(B)that— meets the objectives of the order of the Secretary numbered 3336 and dated January 5, 2015; conforms to an applicable land use plan; protects, restores, or improves greater sage-grouse or mule deer habitat; will not permanently impair— the natural state of the treated area; outstanding opportunities for solitude; outstanding opportunities for primitive, unconfined recreation; economic opportunities consistent with multiple-use management; or the identified values of a unit of the National Landscape Conservation System; and restores native vegetation following a natural disturbance; prevents the expansion into greater sage-grouse or mule deer habitat of— juniper, piñon pine, or any other conifer; or nonnative or invasive vegetation; reduces the risk of loss of greater sage-grouse or mule deer habitat from wildfire or any other natural disturbance; or provides emergency stabilization of soil resources after a natural disturbance. An activity referred to in subparagraph
(A)is— manual cutting and removal of juniper trees, piñon pine trees, other conifers, or other nonnative or invasive vegetation; mechanical mastication, cutting, or mowing, mechanical piling and burning, chaining, broadcast burning, or yarding; removal of cheat grass, medusa head rye, other nonnative vegetation, or an invasive species; collection and seeding or planting of native vegetation using a manual, mechanical, or aerial method; seeding of nonnative vegetation only for the purpose of emergency stabilization; use of an herbicide, pesticide, or biological control agent, subject to the condition that the use shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements, Federal agency procedures, and land use plans; targeted livestock grazing to mitigate hazardous fuels and control noxious and invasive weeds; temporary removal of wild horses or burros in the area in which the activity is being carried out to ensure treatment objectives are met; modification or adjustment of permissible usage under an annual plan of use of a grazing permit issued by the Secretary, in coordination with the affected permit holder, to achieve restoration treatment objectives; installation of new, or modification of existing, fencing or water sources intended to control use or improve wildlife habitat; or construction of temporary roads. The term covered vegetation management activity does not include— any activity conducted in a wilderness area or wilderness study area; or any activity for the construction of a permanent road or permanent trail. The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. The term temporary road means a road that is— authorized— by a contract, permit, lease, other written authorization; or pursuant to an emergency operation; not intended to be part of the permanent transportation system of a Federal department or agency; not necessary for long-term resource management; and designed in accordance with standards appropriate for the intended use of the road, taking into consideration— safety; the cost of transportation; and impacts to land and resources.