Sec. 623. Implementation of recommendations by the National Wildland Fire Management and Mitigation Commission
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Congress finds the following: Wildland fires pose a significant threat to public safety, property, and natural resources. The National Wildland Fire Management and Mitigation Commission (in this section referred to as the Commission ) has provided critical recommendations for enhancing wildland fire science, data, and technology resources. The Administration, through the Science Mission Directorate, has the capability to support and enhance wildland fire management through its advanced research and technological expertise.
The Administrator, in accordance with the goal for NASA’s Earth science and applications program set forth in section 60501 of title 51, United States Code, and relevant recommendations of the most recent decadal survey on Earth science and applications from space, shall incorporate the recommendations of the Commission, to the extent practicable, which may include continuing to carry out the following: Enhancing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data related to wildland fires, including satellite and remote sensing data.
Supporting research and development projects aimed at improving wildland fire prediction, prevention, response, and recovery. Developing and deploying technologies that can assist in monitoring, detecting, and mitigating wildland fires. Conducting studies on the impact of climate change on wildland fire behavior, frequency, and intensity. The Administrator shall continue to coordinate, as practicable, with other Federal, State, local, and Tribal entities to integrate the Commission’s recommendations into broader wildland fire management efforts.
Such coordination may include the following: Facilitating the sharing of wildland fire-related data and research findings with relevant agencies and stakeholders. Participating in joint initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing wildland fire management capabilities. The Administrator shall conduct periodic evaluations of NASA’s efforts to incorporate the Commission’s recommendations and make adjustments as necessary to maximize the effectiveness of such recommendations to support wildland fire mitigation and management efforts.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report detailing the activities undertaken by NASA to implement the Commission’s recommendations, including the following: A summary of research and development projects initiated or supported. An assessment of the impact of such activities on wildland fire management and mitigation efforts. Any challenges or obstacles encountered in implementing such recommendations.