What They’re Saying: LaMalfa Legislation to Protect Rural Areas from Fires Passes House
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Press Release
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman LaMalfa’s (R-Richvale) bill, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act, passed the House as part of a larger permitting reform package, the PERMIT Act. The bill ensures that aerial fire retardant remains available for wildfire suppression efforts without being tied up in Clean Water Act permitting delays. The bill has earned strong support from local leaders, here’s what they’re saying:
Tod Kimmelshue, Chair Butte County Board of Supervisors: “Our county is more than familiar with how devastating a wildfire can be to a community. This act is instrumental in securing our access to aerial fire retardant, protecting the lives of our residents and our communities.”