,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ehei ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #ab1 #bjbj,mr4 ,westerman 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,mc,carthy1 ,mr4 ,wittman1 ,mr4 ,crenshaw1 ,mr4 ,barr1 ,mr4 ,stauber1 ,mr4 ,burchett1 ,mr4 ,bacon1 ,mr4 ,stivers1 and ,mr4 ,joyce of ,ohio7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs1 ,natural ,resources1 and ,ways and ,means1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to establish forest management1 reforestation1 and utilization practices which lead to the sequestration of greenhouse gases1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,trillion ,trees ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act are as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,carbon ,sequestration ,through ,reforestation ,activities,sec4 #aja4 ,national wood growth targets4,sec4 #ajb4 ,national reforestation task force4,sec4 #ajc4 ,timber survey update4,sec4 #ajd4 ,reforestation programs4,sec4 #aje4 ,carbon sequestration through the healthy forest reserve program4,sec4 #ajf4 ,national ,forest ,foundation activities4,sec4 #ajg4 ,global climate change program4,sec4 #ajh4 ,international forestry cooperation4,sec4 #aji4 ,international engagement4,sec4 #aaj4 ,modifications to authorities relating to tropical forests4,title ,,ii--,carbon ,sequestration ,through ,improved ,forest ,management ,activities,sec4 #bja4 ,carbon sequestration through land use planning2 supplements to programmatic environmental impact statements4,sec4 #bjb4 ,emissions consideration of management injunctions4,sec4 #bjc4 ,storing carbon on ,state and private forests4,sec4 #bjd4 ,carbon sequestration through the good neighbor authority4,sec4 #bje4 ,carbon sequestration research programs4,title ,,iii--,market ,incentives for ,carbon ,sequestration,sec4 #cja4 ,sustainable building and residence credit4,sec4 #cjb4 ,carbon neutrality of sustainable biomass4,sec4 #cjc4 ,clarification of research and development program for cellulosic biochemical and bioplastics4 #b4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,trillion ,trees ,initiative established by the ,united ,nations ,environment ,programme should be supported2 7#b7 under such ,trillion ,trees ,initiative1 nations1 corporations1 and individuals around the globe will contribute to planting one trillion new trees2 7#c7 one trillion new trees globally would sequester a significant amount of atmospheric carbon and constitute a pragmatic step towards addressing global carbon emissions2 and 7#d7 under this ,act1 the ,united ,states will-- 7,a7 take a leadership role in planting one trillion trees globally2 7,b7 utilize the vast natural assets1 robust wood product market1 and technical expertise of the ,united ,states to plant1 manage1 and utilize domestic forestland2 and 7,c7 incentivize the use of sustainable building products to sequester carbon4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,forest plan ,the term forest plan means-- 7,a7 a land use plan prepared by the ,bureau of ,land ,management for public lands pursuant to section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab72 or 7,b7 a land and resource management plan prepared by the ,forest ,service for a unit of the ,national ,forest ,system pursuant to section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7#b7 ,forest management activity ,the term forest management activity means a project or activity carried out by the ,secretary concerned on ,national ,forest ,system lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering the lands4 7#c7 ,national ,forest ,system ,the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given that term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 7#d7 ,naturally regenerated ,the term naturally regenerated means to regenerate natural wood growth from-- 7,a7 available seed sources2 or 7,b7 any other environmental process that does not involve planting4 7#e7 ,public lands ,the term public lands has the meaning given that term in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb74 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#g7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system lands2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to public lands4 7#h7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of ,interior4 ,i ,carbon ,sequestration ,through ,reforestation ,activities #aja4 ,national wood growth targets ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall set targets for increased total domestic wood growth for the purposes of capturing and storing carbon4 ,such targets shall-- 7#a7 be based on the best available scientific information2 7#b7 consider both naturally regenerated wood growth and planted wood growth2 7#c7 be established at levels which represent the maximum feasible increase in the total wood volume private1 ,state1 and ,federal landowners can achieve by ,january #a1 #bjcj1 and every #aj years thereafter through ,january #a1 #bajj2 7#d7 shall be informed by the report provided by the ,national ,reforestation ,task ,force established in section #ajb of this ,act2 7#e7 shall not negatively impact continued sustainable harvest on ,national ,forest1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and private forestland2 and 7#f7 be published in the ,federal ,register1 together with a statement of the basis and justification for such targets4 #ajb4 ,national reforestation task force 7a7 ,establishment ,within #f months following enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall form a task force to assist the ,secretary with meeting the targets required to be set under section #aja4 7b7 ,duties of the task force 7#a7 ,report ,within #a year following the establishment of this task force1 the task force shall submit to the ,secretary a report1 which shall include-- 7,a7 recommendations and alternatives for national wood growth targets established under section #aja2 7,b7 the feasibility of such recommendations2 7,c7 yearly growth targets required to achieve the national wood growth targets established under section #aja1 taking into consideration yearly sustainable increases in domestic timber harvest1 natural regeneration1 adverse natural and anthropogenic events1 and other factors impacting the growth rate of all domestic forestland2 7,d7 program and policy recommendations designed to achieve the national wood growth targets established under section #aja1 while still maintaining yearly sustainable increases in the amount of boardfeet harvested from public lands2 7,e7 program and policy recommendations designed to stimulate the domestic and international timber markets2 and 7,f7 program and policy recommendations designed to improve the natural regeneration rate of public forest through active forest management4 7#b7 ,oversight ,following the submission of the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the task force shall provide continued oversight of the implementation of the national wood growth target1 and provide the ,secretary with-- 7,a7 yearly reports on the progress made towards achieving the national wood growth targets established under section #aja2 and 7,b7 ongoing program and policy recommendations designed to achieve the national wood growth targets established under section #aja4 7#c7 ,reports to ,congress ,the task force shall-- 7,a7 submit to ,congress a copy of the report under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 not later than #b years after the report under paragraph 7#a7 is submitted to the ,secretary and ,congress1 and every #e years thereafter1 submit a report to ,congress on the implementation of1 and progress towards meeting1 the targets set under section #aja4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment ,the task force shall consist of #g ex officio members and #h discretionary members4 7,a7 ,ex officio members ,the ex officio members of the task force are-- 7i7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service or an individual designated by the ,director2 7ii7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or an individual designated by the ,director2 7iii7 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service or an individual designated by the ,director2 7iv7 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service or an individual designated by the ,chief2 7v7 the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or an individual designated by the ,chief2 7vi7 the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency or an individual designated by the ,administrator2 and 7vii7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs or an individual designated by the ,director4 7,b7 ,discretionary members ,the ,secretary shall appoint #a discretionary member from each of the following3 7i7 ,a ,state land management agency4 7ii7 ,a private forest landowner with total land holdings of greater than #a1jjj1jjj acres4 7iii7 ,a private forest landowner with total land holdings of less than #a1jjj1jjj acres4 7iv7 ,a sawmill1 pulp1 or paper manufacturer which relies on the sale of federal timber for at least #be percent of their fiber supply4 7v7 ,an energy company1 cooperative1 or utility which provides customers with energy at least partially derived from the combustion of wood biomass4 7vi7 ,a land conservation nonprofit with previous experience in collaborative forestland restoration projects greater than #ajj1jjj acres4 7vii7 ,a ,tribal resource management organization with previous experience managing ,tribal timberland4 7viii7 ,a wildlife conservation nonprofit with previous experience in collaborative forestland restoration projects greater than #ajj1jjj acres4 7ix7 ,an urban resource conservation organization1 with previous experience in urban and community reforestation projects4 7#b7 ,discretionary member terms ,each discretionary member appointed to the task force under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may be appointed and removed at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,preservation of ,public ,advisory ,status ,no individual may be appointed to the task force as a discretionary member under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 while serving as an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#d7 ,pay and expenses 7,a7 ,compensation ,members of the task force shall serve without pay4 7,b7 ,reimbursement ,a member of the task force may be reimbursed for travel and lodging incurred while attending a meeting of the task force or any other meeting of members approved for reimbursement by the task force in the same amounts and under the same conditions as ,federal employees under section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,expenses ,the expenses of the ,task ,force that the ,secretary determines to be reasonable and appropriate shall be paid by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,administrative ,support1 ,technical ,services1 and ,staff ,support ,the ,secretary shall make personnel of the ,department of ,agriculture available to the task force for administrative support1 technical services1 and staff support the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out this section4 7#f7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the task force4 #ajc4 ,timber survey update 7a7 ,renewable resource assessment ,section #c of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 an analysis of the total carbon storage capacity of the ,national ,forest ,system based upon the lifecycle analysis established under section #ajc7;b7 of the ,trillion ,trees ,act2 and 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 an analysis of the forestry opportunities to sequester atmospheric carbon4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 the potential for increased atmospheric carbon storage through the utilization of forest and wood products and biproducts1 including recommendations to ,congress for actions which would lead to increased utilization of these materials in sequestering more atmospheric carbon4 4 7b7 ,lifecycle analysis 7#a7 ,lifecycle ,storage ,model ,as a part of the assessment established under section #c of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7 the ,secretary shall develop computational models to evaluate the lifecycle forest carbon sequestration potential associated with active management of the ,national ,forest ,system4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing the model under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the amount of carbon stored in wood2 7,b7 the rate of carbon storage in new wood growth2 7,c7 the rate of carbon storage in old wood growth2 7,d7 the amount of carbon released through tree mortality2 7,e7 the amount of carbon released through catastrophic wildfire2 7,f7 the amount of carbon stored through the manufacture of sustainable wood products2 7,g7 the net carbon stored through a sustainable cycle of harvest and regeneration2 7,h7 the net carbon stored through active forest management2 and 7,i7 other factors as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,validation program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program for validation and independent testing of the lifecycle models developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the validation program under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 perform retrospective assessments comparing model predictions to field data on the carbon stored on the ,national ,forest ,system2 and 7ii7 require independent evaluation and comparison of lifecycle models developed under paragraph 7#a7 against existing models1 and enable empirical testing of hypotheses regarding the net effects on land and atmospheric carbon stocks and other greenhouse gas impacts4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on the findings of the analysis conducted using the model developed under paragraph 7#a74 #ajd4 ,reforestation programs 7a7 ,national forest cover policy 7#a7 ,in general ,section #c of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja71 as amended by section #ajc1 is further amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7,b7 by redesignating the second subsection 7d7 7relating to the policy of ,congress regarding forested land in the ,national ,forest ,system7 as subsection 7e72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence-- 7aa7 by striking eight years following the enactment of this subsection and inserting #aj years following the date of enactment of the ,trillion ,trees ,act2 and 7bb7 by striking eight-year period and inserting #aj-year period2 7,,ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking such eight-year period and inserting the #aj-year period2 and 7,,iii7 in the third sentence1 by striking #aigh and inserting #bjba2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7iii7 in the first sentence of paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection2 and 7iv7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,reforestation ,prioritization 7,a7 ,reforestation priority 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects on the priority list described in clause 7ii77,i74 7ii7 ,priority list 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall1 based on recommendations from regional foresters1 create a priority list of projects that-- 7aa7 primarily take place on priority land2 and 7bb7 promote reforestation following unplanned adverse events on priority land4 7,,ii7 ,ranking ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall rank projects on the priority list under subclause 7,i7 based on-- 7aa7 the ability to measure the progress and success of the project2 and 7bb7 the ability of a project to provide benefits relating to forest function and health1 soil health and productivity1 wildlife habitat1 improved air and water quality1 carbon sequestration potential1 job creation1 enhanced recreation1 and forest wood products4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,priority land ,the term priority land means ,national ,forest ,system land that1 due to an unplanned natural or anthropogenic adverse event 7including a wildfire1 ice1 blowdown1 insect infestation1 disease1 volcanic activity1 or seismic event7 is-- 7,i7 understocked2 or 7,,ii7 significantly impacted by insect infestation or disease4 7ii7 ,understocked ,the term understocked means1 with respect to forest land that has a forest canopy cover gap-- 7,i7 of not less than #ej acres2 or 7,,ii7 that is ecologically detrimental to the forest1 as determined by the ,regional ,forester1 taking into account factors such as the need to protect critical water supplies from erosion1 specific wildlife habitat restoration1 and a history of natural or anthropogenic events4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh ,section #i of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje7 is amended in the matter following paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7g7-- 7i7 by striking section #c7;d7 and inserting subsection 7e7 of section #c2 and 7ii7 by striking #afja7;d7 and inserting #afja4 7,b7 ,reforestation trust fund ,section #cjc of the ,act of ,october #ad1 #aihj 7,public ,law #if-dea2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf;a7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #fj1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,i7 by striking section #c7;d7 and inserting subsection 7e7 of section #c2 and 7,,ii7 by striking #afja7;d7 and inserting #afja4 7,c7 ,stewardship end result contracting projects ,section #fjd7;c7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,with respect to projects under subsection 7b7 entered into only by the ,chief1 reforestation in accordance with the priorities specified in subsection 7e77#c77;,a77ii7 of section #c of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja74 4 7#c7 ,good neighbor authority ,section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#d77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land1 reforestation activities2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,reforestation priority ,with respect to forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services described in subsection 7a77#d77;,a77iii71 the ,secretary may enter into good neighbor agreements under this section in accordance with the priorities specified in subsection 7e77#c77;,a77ii7 of section #c of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4#afja74 2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c77i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking of a ,state4 7b7 ,target year for ,national ,forest ,system ,section #i of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjg7 is amended by striking #bjjj and inserting #bjbi4 #aje4 ,carbon sequestration through the healthy forest reserve program 7a7 ,establishment ,section #eja7;a7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 to promote planting1 management1 and regeneration of new trees in pursuit of the targets for increased total domestic wood growth established under section #aja of the ,trillion ,trees ,act4 4 7b7 ,enrollment priority ,section #ejb7;f77#a7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegb7 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall give priority to the enrollment of land that-- 7,a7 provides the greatest conservation benefit to-- 7i7 primarily1 species listed as endangered or threatened under section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 and 7ii7 secondarily1 species that-- 7,i7 are not listed as endangered or threatened under section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 but 7,,ii7 7aa7 are candidates for such listing1 ,state-listed species1 or special concern species2 or 7bb7 are deemed a species of greatest conservation need under a ,state wildlife action plan2 or 7,b7 promotes the restoration of marginal farmland or degraded forestland into healthy forest ecosystems4 4 7c7 ,restoration plans ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #ejc7;b7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegc7;b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,practices to increase carbon sequestration1 including reforestation of degraded forestland and afforestation of marginal farmland4 4 7d7 ,cost sharing ,section #ejd of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,cost-,share permitted ,in the case of land enrolled in the healthy forest reserve program for the purpose of promoting the restoration of marginal farmland or degraded forestland into healthy forest ecosystems1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may pay up to #ge percent for the cost of practices determined necessary for restoration or afforestation of such land4 4 #ajf4 ,national ,forest ,foundation activities 7a7 ,adding carbon storage to the ,national ,forest ,foundation ,the ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #djb7;b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 encourage1 accept1 and administer private gifts of money1 and of real and personal property for the benefit of1 or in connection with1 the of the targets for increased total domestic wood growth established under section #aja of the ,trillion ,trees ,act2 and 7#e7 carry out the ,pinchot ,medal for forest restoration under section #daj4 2 7#b7 in section #dje1 by striking #daj both places it appears and inserting #daa2 7#c7 by redesignating section #daj as section #daa2 and 7#d7 by inserting after section #dji the following3 #daj4 ,pinchot ,medal for ,forest ,restoration 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,foundation shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 establish an award to be known as the ,pinchot ,medal for ,forest ,restoration to recognize outstanding contributions in domestic reforestation activities carried out by individuals1 communities1 nonprofit organizations1 and corporations4 7b7 ,number of awards ,the ,foundation shall award the ,pinchot ,medal for ,forest ,restoration at least once a year4 7c7 ,levels of awards ,the ,foundation shall1 in consultation with ,secretary of ,agriculture1 establish multiple levels of awards reflecting various levels of contributions outlined in subsection 7e74 7d7 ,administration of award ,the ,foundation shall administer the award1 including developing a website and media presence to highlight recipients and to track their contribution towards the targets for increased total domestic wood growth established under section #aja of the ,trillion ,trees ,act4 7e7 ,considerations ,in awarding the ,pinchot ,medal for ,forest ,restoration to an entity under this section1 the ,foundation shall consider-- 7#a7 the number of acres planted or restored by such entity2 7#b7 the amount of carbon stored by reforestation activities of such entity2 7#c7 the educational impact of the reforestation activities of such entity2 and 7#d7 the total value of any donations by such entity to the ,foundation4 4 7b7 ,fifth grade forestry challenge 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,national ,forest ,foundation 7in this subsection referred to as the ,foundation7 shall establish an educational grant program1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 to be known as the #eth ,grade ,forestry ,challenge to make grants to eligible recipients to-- 7,a7 provide #eth grade students with a seedling to plant on ,federal1 ,state1 or ,local lands2 7,b7 educate students about forestry1 forest management1 active stewardship1 and carbon storage2 and 7,c7 encourage1 accept1 and administer private gifts of money1 technical expertise1 and of real and personal property for the benefit of this program4 7#b7 ,eligible recipients ,the following entities are eligible to receive a grant under this subsection3 7,a7 ,a local educational agency4 7,b7 ,a nonprofit entity that the ,secretary determines has a demonstrated history of community engagement and education on natural resource issues4 7,c7 ,other recipients as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program required by this subsection1 the ,foundation may coordinate on an ongoing basis with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local resource management departments1 local education agencies1 private citizens1 and corporations to-- 7,a7 identify lands suitable for reforestation2 7,b7 encourage1 accept1 and administer private gifts of money1 technical expertise1 and of real and personal property for the benefit of this program2 7,c7 manage and maintain reforested lands2 and 7,d7 further educate students and the public about forestry and forest carbon storage4 7#d7 ,report required ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,foundation establishes the grant program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report on the determination of the ,secretary as to whether the grant program is a financially effective means to educate students in the fields described in subparagraph 7#a77;,b74 7#e7 ,definition of local educational agency ,in this subsection1 the term local educational agency has the meaning given that term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 #ajg4 ,global climate change program 7a7 ,forestry included ,section #bdjb7;c77#b7 of the ,global ,climate ,change ,prevention ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgja7;c77#b77 is amended by inserting and forestry after agriculture4 7b7 ,study of global climate change1 agriculture1 and forestry ,section #bdjc7;b7 of the ,global ,climate ,change ,prevention ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgjb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 identify and address programs which could lead to increased carbon storage through sustainable forest products4 4 7c7 ,office of international forestry ,section #bdje of the ,global ,climate ,change ,prevention ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 identify and implement programs which lead to increased carbon storage globally1 a healthy international forest ecology1 and a globally sustainable wood products market4 4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bdab of the ,global ,climate ,change ,prevention ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgaj7 is amended by striking #aiia through #aiig and inserting #bjbj through #bjbe4 #ajh4 ,international forestry cooperation ,section #fjb7;b77#a7 of the ,international ,forestry ,cooperation ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #deja7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by inserting and at the end2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 carbon storage activities1 including reforestation and afforestation programs2 4 #aji4 ,international engagement 7a7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall prioritize programs to support forestation and reforestation1 and to prevent deforestation1 in developing countries and in regions that have experienced significant levels of deforestation or whose biodiversity1 local economy1 and stability would be significantly impacted by deforestation or loss of forest canopy cover around the world4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the programs authorized by this subsection1 the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 make use of public-private partnerships to facilitate engagement by nonprofit organizations and industry partners4 7c7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator may enter into an agreement with a non-profit organization to establish an ,international ,forest ,foundation1 which shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government4 7d7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,foundation shall be-- 7#a7 to encourage1 accept1 and administer private gifts of money and of real and personal property for the benefit of1 or in connection with1 the activities and services carried out by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to promote forestation1 reforestation1 and the prevention of deforestation around the world2 7#b7 use private funds to support1 undertake1 and conduct activities that further the goals established in section #aja of this ,act2 and 7#c7 undertake1 conduct1 and encourage educational1 technical1 and other assistance1 and other activities1 that support international goals to increase global carbon sequestration through the promotion of healthy forests and responsible forest management4 7e7 ,transfer of funds2 liability 7#a7 ,transfer of funds ,the ,administrator may authorize1 pursuant to an agreement entered into in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 the transfer of funds of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to a nonprofit organization for the purpose of offsetting any administrative costs of the ,foundation4 7#b7 ,liability ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any debts1 defaults1 acts1 or omissions of the ,foundation4 ,the full faith and credit of the ,united ,states shall not extend to any obligations of the ,foundation4 #aaj4 ,modifications to authorities relating to tropical forests ,section #aah of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baeap-#a7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting 1 including by reducing global carbon sequestration before the period at the end4 7#b7 ,in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting 1 reforestation1 after conservation4 7#c7 ,in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 by inserting and impact on global carbon emissions after irreversible losses4 7#d7 ,in subsection 7c77#f71 by inserting 7including projects to increase carbon sequestration7 after sustainable forestry projects and practices4 7#e7 ,in subsection 7c77#h71 by inserting carbon sequestration1 after soil conservation14 7#f7 ,in subsection 7f71 by inserting and a study on the total carbon sequestered through increases in tropical forest stocks globally as a result of programs1 projects and activities carried out under this section before the period at the end4 ,,ii ,carbon ,sequestration ,through ,improved ,forest ,management ,activities #bja4 ,carbon sequestration through land use planning2 supplements to programmatic environmental impact statements 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,covered land ,the term covered land means public lands that are not excluded from forest management practices as a result of---- 7,a7 public lands administered by the ,secretary concerned2 7,b7 a land use plan established under the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 7,c7 inclusion in the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 7,d7 inclusion within a ,national or ,state-specific inventoried roadless area established by the ,secretary concerned1 unless-- 7i7 the forestry management activity to be carried out is consistent with the forest plan applicable to the area2 or 7ii7 the ,secretary concerned determines the forest management activity is allowed under the roadless rule governing such lands2 or 7,e7 on which timber harvesting for any purposing is prohibited by ,federal statute4 7#b7 ,wildland-,urban ,interface ,protection ,projects ,the term ,wildland-,urban ,interface ,protection ,projects means any forest or rangeland management project which takes place within the boundaries1 or adjacent to1 an at-risk community 7as defined in section #aja of the ,healthy ,forest ,restoration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa774 7#c7 ,watershed ,protection ,projects ,the term watershed protection project means any forest or rangeland management project with the primary objective of-- 7,a7 protecting a municipal water source2 7,b7 increasing water quality2 7,c7 increasing water yield2 or 7,d7 any combination of the purposes specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#d7 ,critical ,infrastructure ,projects ,the term critical infrastructure projects means any forest or rangeland management project with the primary objective of-- 7,a7 reducing wildfire ignition along transportation and transmission corridors2 7,b7 protecting public infrastructure from wildfire2 7,c7 removing hazard trees and other hazardous fuel from transmission corridors2 or 7,d7 any combination of the purposes specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#e7 ,wildlife ,habitat ,restoration ,projects ,the term wildlife habitat restoration project means any forest or rangeland management project with the primary objective of-- 7,a7 wildlife habitat improvement2 7,b7 protecting1 improving1 and enhancing management with respect to critical habitat as defined under section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 or 7,c7 any combination of the purposes specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7b7 ,priority areas 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall establish priority areas on covered lands for wildland-urban interface protection1 watershed protection1 critical infrastructure1 and wildlife habitat restoration projects4 7#b7 ,deadline 7,a7 ,wildland-urban interface protection projects ,for wildland-urban interface protection projects1 the ,secretaries shall establish priority areas as soon as practical1 but not later than #cf months after the date of the enactment of this section4 7,b7 ,watershed protection projects ,for watershed protection projects1 the ,secretaries shall establish priority areas as soon as practical1 but not later than #fj months after the date of the enactment of this section4 7,c7 ,critical ,infrastructure ,projects ,for critical infrastructure projects1 including transportation and transmission corridors1 the ,secretaries shall establish priority areas as soon as practical1 but not later than #fj months after the date of the enactment of this section4 7,d7 ,wildlife habitat restoration projects ,for ,wildlife ,habitat ,restoration ,projects1 the ,secretaries shall establish priority areas as soon as practical1 but not later than #fj months after the date of the enactment of this section4 7#c7 ,prioritization ,for all projects listed under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretaries shall prioritize projects which-- 7,a7 apply to land classified as high or extreme risk of wildfire2 7,b7 are in close proximity to critical infrastructure1 watersheds1 reservoirs1 and aquifers2 and 7,c7 will-- 7i7 increase storage capacity of carbon through new wood growth2 or 7ii7 reduce carbon emissions that result from tree mortality or wildfires4 7#d7 ,review and modification ,not less frequently than once every #e years1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 review the current priority areas and reassess priorities based on shifting fire risk1 increased development in the ,wildland-,urban ,interface1 and project success2 and 7,b7 based on such review1 add1 modify1 or eliminate priority areas4 7#e7 ,compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act ,for purposes of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 the designation of each priority area described in paragraph 7#b7 shall not be considered a separate major ,federal action4 7#f7 ,coordination and consultation ,the ,secretary concerned shall coordinate and consult with appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 electrical transmission infrastructure owners and operators1 developers1 and other appropriate entities to ensure that priority areas identified by the ,secretary are-- 7,a7 economically viable2 7,b7 likely to avoid or minimize conflict with habitat for animals and plants1 recreational users1 cultural resources1 and other uses of covered land2 and 7,c7 consistent with section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab74 7#g7 ,environmental ,review on ,covered ,land 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that a proposed forest or rangeland management project has been sufficiently analyzed by a previously completed environmental impact statement1 the ,secretary shall not require any additional review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,additional environmental review ,if the ,secretary determines that additional environmental review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 is necessary for a forest or rangeland management project1 the ,secretary concerned shall rely on the analysis in any relevant environmental impact statement conducted when analyzing the potential impacts of the project4 7#h7 ,report to ,congress 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this section1 and each ,february #a thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the progress made under the programs established under this section during the preceding year4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,each report under this section shall include-- 7i7 stored carbon projections for forest or rangeland management projects2 and 7ii7 a description of any problems relating to leasing1 permitting1 siting1 or production with respect to carrying out this section4 #bjb4 ,emissions consideration of management injunctions 7a7 ,balancing short- and long-,term effects of forest management activities in considering injunctive relief ,in considering any motion for equitable relief 7including injunctive relief7 applicable to a ,federal agency action taken as part of a forest management activity1 a court shall consider the effect on the ecosystem affected by the forest management activity of-- 7#a7 the short-term and long-term effects if the agency action is carried out1 including the potential decreased carbon storage through stand stagnation2 and 7#b7 the short-term and long-term effects of not carrying out the action1 including the potential for increased carbon emission due to wildfire4 7b7 ,lifecycle analysis ,the court reviewing the agency action shall consider the lifecycle analysis of carbon storage developed by the ,secretary under section #ajc7;b74 7c7 ,time limitations for injunctive relief 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the length of any preliminary injunctive relief or stay pending appeal applicable to any ,federal agency action as part of a forest management activity1 may not exceed #fj days4 7#b7 ,renewal 7,a7 ,in general ,a court may issue one or more renewals of any preliminary injunction or stay pending appeal granted under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,updates ,in each motion for renewal of an injunction in an action1 the parties to the action shall present the court with updated information on the status of the authorized forest management activity4 #bjc4 ,storing carbon on ,state and private forests 7a7 ,adding sequestration as a priority ,section #b7;b7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7#f7 through 7#aj7 as subparagraphs 7#g7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 the encouragement of reforestation and related carbon sequestration2 4 7b7 ,support for ,state ,assessments and ,strategies for ,forest ,resources when considering carbon emissions ,section #b;,a7a77#a7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baja;a7a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 the current amount of carbon stored on ,state lands and opportunities for increased storage2 4 7c7 ,carbon storage through the forest stewardship program ,section #e7;d77#a7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;a7d77 is amended by inserting carbon sequestration and storage before and the aesthetic4 7d7 ,carbon storage through the forest legacy program ,section #g of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;c7 is amended by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,eligibility ,not later than ,november #bh1 #aiia1 and in consultation with ,state ,forest ,stewardship ,coordinating ,committees established under section #ai7;b7 and similar regional organizations1 the ,secretary shall establish eligibility criteria for the designation of forest areas from which lands may be entered into the ,forest ,legacy ,program and subsequently select such appropriate areas4 ,to be eligible1 such areas shall have significant environmental values or amount of carbon stored or shall be threatened by present or future conversion to nonforest uses4 ,of land proposed to be included in the ,forest ,legacy ,program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to lands which can be effectively protected and managed2 areas which can be managed as a working landscape benefitting the local economy2 or areas which have important scenic or recreational values2 riparian areas2 fish and wildlife values1 including threatened and endangered species2 or other ecological values4 4 7e7 ,carbon storage through the community forest and open space conservation program ,section #g;,a7c77#a77;,b77ii7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;d7c77#a77;,b77ii77 is amended by inserting 1 carbon sequestration1 before and wildlife4 7f7 ,carbon storage through the promotion of forest health ,section #h7;a7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 protect or enhance carbon stored on healthy forestland2 4 7g7 ,carbon storage through urban and community forestry ,section #i7;d77#c7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje7;d77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting and at the end2 and 7#c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7,e7 identifying opportunities to increase carbon stored through afforestation and scientific urban forestry management2 4 7h7 ,carbon storage through the reduction of catastrophic wildfire ,section #aj;,a7b77#a7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajf;c7b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period and inserting and at the end2 and 7#c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7,e7 to educate the public about the carbon stored in healthy forests and carbon emitted through wildfire and forest decline4 4 7i7 ,carbon storage through the ,state and private forest landscape-,scale restoration ,section #ac;,a of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 to improve the carbon storage potential of such forests2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7l71 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund #be1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year beginning with the first full fiscal year after the date of the enactment of the ,trillion ,trees ,act through fiscal year #bjbe1 to remain available until expended4 4 #bjd4 ,carbon sequestration through the good neighbor authority ,section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 activities to increase stored carbon2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ,treatment of revenue ,funds received from the sale of timber by a ,governor of a ,state under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the ,governor to carry out authorized restoration services on ,federal land under the good neighbor agreement4 4 #bje4 ,carbon sequestration research programs ,section #c of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,renewable resource assessment research shall include1 as appropriate1 research activities related to the sequestration of carbon1 including the increased carbon storage through afforestation1 reforestation1 forest and rangeland management1 and the utilization of wood and other materials derived from forest and rangeland renewable resources to store carbon in building materials1 industrial and consumer products4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,carbon sequestration4 4 ,,iii ,market ,incentives for ,carbon ,sequestration #cja4 ,sustainable building and residence credit 7a7 ,in general ,subpart ,b of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cj;,e4 ,sustainable building and residence credit 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sustainabililty percentage of the taxpayer's purchase price of a qualifying building or residence4 7b7 ,applicable percentage ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,in general ,the sustainability percentage with respect to any building or residence shall be a percentage equal to the lesser of-- 7,a7 the percentage by which the sustainability score for such building or residence exceeds the average sustainability score for the class to which such building or residence belongs1 or 7,b7 #be percent4 7#b7 ,sustainability scoring 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary 7in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy7 shall establish-- 7i7 a certification process for determining a sustainability score with respect to any building for purposes of the credit allowed under this section1 and 7ii7 an average sustainability score for different classes of buildings for purposes of the comparison under subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,factors for score ,such score shall at least take into account the following factors3 7i7 ,the energy required to produce and deliver materials used in construction of the building1 measured by the estimated tonnage of carbon emitted4 7ii7 ,the energy required to operate the building on a yearly basis1 measured by an estimate the tonnage of carbon dioxide emitted4 7iii7 ,the amount of carbon dioxide retained by the building which could otherwise be released into the atmosphere1 taking into account building construction materials and processes and continuing use or disposal of carbon dioxide in connection with the use of the building4 7iv7 ,the climate in which the building is located4 7,c7 ,average sustainability ,the classes for which average sustainability scores are determined shall at least take into account the following distinguishing characteristics3 7i7 ,residential and commercial buildings4 7ii7 ,multi-family and single-family residential4 7iii7 ,the size1 volume1 and intended use of the building4 7,d7 ,updates ,the ,secretary 7in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy7 shall update the sustainability scoring and the sustainability score averages established under subparagraph 7,a7 not less frequently than once every #e calendar years4 7,e7 ,advisory board ,the ,secretary shall establish a volunteer board that advises the ,secretary on the sustainability score development and updates4 ,such board shall be appointed at the discretion of the ,secretary and shall include experts in relevant fields1 including energy1 construction1 transportation1 agriculture1 and labor4 7c7 ,other definitions and special rules 7#a7 ,purchase price ,the term purchase price means so much of the adjusted basis of the property as is not attributable to land4 7#b7 ,qualifying building ,the term qualifying building or residence means1 with respect to a taxpayer-- 7,a7 any dwelling unit first used as a residence by the taxpayer1 or 7,b7 any other building or structure of a character subject to the allowance for depreciation and first placed in service by the taxpayer4 7#c7 ,construction ,any qualifying building or residence constructed by the taxpayer shall be treated as purchased by the taxpayer on the date the taxpayer first occupies the residence1 or places such building in service1 as the case may be4 7#d7 ,transfer of credit 7,a7 ,in general ,if a taxpayer elects the application of this paragraph for any taxable year1 the amount of credit determined under this section for such year which would 7but for this paragraph7 be allowable to the taxpayer shall be allowable to the person designated by the taxpayer4 ,the person so designated shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title4 7,b7 ,treatment of amounts paid for assignment ,if any amount is paid to the person who assigns the credit determined under this section1 then no portion of such amount shall be includible in such person's gross income4 7#e7 ,basis adjustment ,for purposes of this subtitle1 if a credit is allowed under this section with respect to any qualified building or residence1 the basis of such building or residence shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed4 7#f7 ,application without credits 7,a7 ,business credit treated as part of general business credit ,so much of the credit which would be allowed under subsection 7a7 for any taxable year 7determined without regard to this paragraph7 that is attributable to property of a character subject to an allowance for depreciation shall be treated as a credit listed in section #ch7;b7 for such taxable year 7and not allowed under subsection 7a774 7,b7 ,personal credit ,for purposes of this title1 the credit allowed under subsection 7a7 for any taxable year 7determined after application of subparagraph 7,a77 shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart ,a for such taxable year4 7#g7 ,carbon storage certification ,under the certification process established under subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 the ,secretaries shall additionally establish a process for certifying to the taxpayer the amount of carbon dioxide stored by a building or residence as determined under 7b77#b77;,b77iii74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subpart ,b of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #cj;,e4 ,sustainable building and residence credit4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to property purchased after ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 #cjb4 ,carbon neutrality of sustainable biomass ,to support the key role that forests in the ,united ,states can play in addressing the energy needs of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall1 consistent with their legal authority and missions-- 7#a7 collaborate to ensure that ,federal policy relating to forest bioenergy-- 7,a7 is consistent across all such respective ,federal agencies2 and 7,b7 recognizes all the benefits of using forest biomass for energy1 conservation1 carbon storage1 and responsible forest management2 7#b7 not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 establish policies for the use of forest biomass as an energy solution1 including policies that-- 7,a7 reflect the carbon-neutrality of forest bioenergy and recognize biomass as a renewable energy source1 provided the use of forest biomass for energy production does not cause conversion of forests to non-forest use2 and 7,b7 encourage private investment throughout the forest biomass supply chain1 including in-- 7i7 working forests2 7ii7 harvesting operations2 7iii7 forest improvement operations2 7iv7 forest bioenergy production2 7v7 wood products manufacturing2 or 7vi7 paper manufacturing2 7#c7 encourage forest management to improve forest health2 and 7#d7 recognize ,state and ,tribal initiatives to produce and use forest biomass4 #cjc4 ,clarification of research and development program for cellulosic biochemical and bioplastics 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct performance-driven research and development and provide for education and technical assistance for the purpose of facilitating the use of cellulosic biochemical and bioplastics products in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 after collaboration with the wood products industry1 conservation organizations1 and institutions of higher education1 conduct research and development1 and provide for education and technical assistance1 at the ,forest ,products ,laboratory or through the ,state and ,private ,forestry deputy area that meets measurable performance goals for the achievement of the priorities listed in subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 after coordination and collaboration with the entities referred to in paragraph 7#a71 make competitive grants to institutions of higher education for such institutions to conduct research and development and carry out educational programs and provide technical assistance4 7c7 ,priorities ,in awarding grants under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from institutions of higher education proposing projects-- 7#a7 to address ways to improve the commercialization of cellulosic biochemical and bioplastics products2 7#b7 for the conduct of applied research1 including projects designed to bring products from benchtop to production scale2 7#c7 which1 based upon the lifecycle analysis of carbon storage developed under section #ajc7;b71 will lead to an increase in carbon storage through the extraction of raw materials through the manufacture of biochemical and bioplastics products2 or 7#d7 to address one or more other research areas identified by the ,secretary1 in consultation with conservation organizations1 institutions of higher education1 and the wood products industry4 7d7 ,timeframe ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the measurable performance goals for the research and development1 education1 and technical assistance under subsection 7a7 shall be achievable within #e years4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cellulosic biochemical product ,the term cellulosic biochemical product means any biochemical1 including bioethanol and its derivatives1 that is derived from wood or plant cellulose fiber4 7#b7 ,cellulosic bioplastics product ,the term cellulosic bioplastics product means any bioplastic that is derived from wood or plant cellulose fiber4 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in of section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,research and ,development deputy area and the ,state and ,private ,forestry deputy area of the ,forest ,service4