Sec. 201. Wildfire detection equipment
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To the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned shall— expedite the placement of wildfire detection equipment, such as sensors, cameras, and other relevant equipment, in areas at risk of wildfire; expand the use of satellite data to improve wildfire detection and response; expedite any permitting required by the Secretary concerned for the installation, maintenance, or removal of wildfire detection equipment; use unmanned aerial vehicles to assess wildland fires in their incipient stages to determine the appropriate initial response actions; review permitting described in paragraph
(3)and procurement requirements for wildfire detection equipment within the context of modern and innovative technology; and annually provide a forum for companies engaging in the development and testing of emergent wildland fire technology to engage with wildland fire managers.