Sec. 4004. Renewal of grazing permits and leases and certain actions during extreme natural events and disasters
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Section 402(h) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1752(h) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: A categorical exclusion (as defined in section 1508.1 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) shall apply with respect to the renewal of a grazing permit or lease under this section, if— the renewal of the grazing permit or lease is consistent, or substantially consistent, with the use authorized in the permit or lease being renewed; the renewal of the grazing permit or lease is the same as, or has a minor adjustment in, as determined by the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, as applicable, the season of use authorized in the permit or lease being renewed; or the applicable permittee or lessee is in compliance with the terms, conditions, and applicable regulations of the permit or lease being renewed.
A categorical exclusion (as defined in section 1508.1 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) shall apply to the temporary use of a vacant grazing allotments or other minor adjustment in terms and conditions of a permit or lease necessary to respond and adapt to resource conditions, if— there is an unforeseen, uncontrollable natural event or disaster (including extreme weather conditions, drought, and infestation), that impedes the use by the permittee or lessee of the grazing allotment under established terms and conditions; the use of the vacant grazing allotment or the adjustment in the authorized use would be limited to 2 grazing seasons; a temporary adjustment in the existing season of use to immediately respond to localized resource conditions does not fluctuate more than 14 days prior to, or immediately following, the existing season of use date; the permittee or lessee is in compliance with— all other terms and conditions of the applicable permit or lease; and any applicable regulations; the vacant grazing allotment considered for temporary use pursuant to section 405 has been assessed or evaluated; and the use of the vacant grazing allotment or adjustment in the authorized use does not alter the original grazing allotment of the permittee or lessee. .
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Sec. 4004
Renewal of grazing permits and leases and certain actions during extreme natural events and disasters
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