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New bill introduced to keep aerial fire retardant use unrestricted in firefighting efforts against wildfires
The Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025 also aims to address concerns raised by an environmental group that sued the United States Forest Service, arguing that aerial ...
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What they’re saying: LaMalfa introduces Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act
Congressman Doug LaMalfa introduced H.R. 3300, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025, to ensure ...
New bipartisan bill seeks to exempt fire retardant from Clean Water Act permits
Congressman Doug LaMalfa has introduced H.R. 3300 the "Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act," a bill designed to ensure the continued availabil ...
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Unprecedented use of fire retardant raises safety questions in LA
It prohibits drops in waterways and areas home to vulnerable species – unless the fire is threatening human life or public safety, and the retardant could be “reasonably expected” to stave ...
Lassen News15d
LaMalfa introduces Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act
Congressman Doug LaMalfa, along with Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Jeff Hurd, introduced H.R. 3300, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025, to ensure aerial fire ...