Code · BILL · 118th Congress · S. 2867 (Reported in Senate) — To address the forest health crisis on the National Forest System and public lands, and for other purposes. · Sec. 204

Sec. 204. Intervenor status

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For purposes of a civil action relating to a qualified project described in subsection (b), a unit of local government shall be— entitled to intervene, as of right, in any subsequent civil action; and considered to be a full participant in any settlement negotiation relating to the qualified project if the unit of local government intervenes. A qualified project referred to in subsection

(a)is a project that— is located on National Forest System land or public lands; has been approved by the Secretary concerned; and reduces the risk posed by wildfire, insect, or disease; or generates revenue from the harvesting of timber.