,i #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bfci ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #ai1 #bjba ,mr4 ,westerman 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,mc,carthy1 ,mr4 ,schrader1 ,mr4 ,amodei1 ,mr4 ,armstrong1 ,mr4 ,bacon1 ,mr4 ,baird1 ,mr4 ,barr1 ,mr4 ,bentz1 ,mr4 ,bishop of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,burchett1 ,mr4 ,calvert1 ,mr4 ,carl1 ,mr4 ,carter of ,georgia1 ,ms4 ,cheney1 ,mr4 ,cole1 ,mr4 ,crawford1 ,mr4 ,crenshaw1 ,mr4 ,cuellar1 ,mr4 ,curtis1 ,mr4 ,rodney ,davis of ,illinois1 ,mrs4 ,fischbach1 ,mr4 ,fortenberry1 ,ms4 ,foxx1 ,mr4 ,fulcher1 ,mr4 ,gonzalez of ,ohio1 ,miss ,gonzlez-,coln1 ,mr4 ,gosar1 ,ms4 ,granger1 ,mr4 ,graves of ,louisiana1 ,ms4 ,herrell1 ,mr4 ,higgins of ,louisiana1 ,mr4 ,hill1 ,mr4 ,johnson of ,south ,dakota1 ,mr4 ,joyce of ,ohio1 ,mr4 ,kelly of ,mississippi1 ,mrs4 ,kim of ,california1 ,mr4 ,lamborn1 ,mr4 ,latta1 ,mrs4 ,lesko1 ,mr4 ,lucas1 ,ms4 ,mace1 ,ms4 ,malliotakis1 ,mr4 ,mann1 ,mr4 ,mc,caul1 ,mrs4 ,rodgers of ,washington1 ,mr4 ,meijer1 ,mr4 ,meuser1 ,mrs4 ,miller-,meeks1 ,mr4 ,moore of ,utah1 ,mr4 ,newhouse1 ,mr4 ,nunes1 ,mr4 ,obernolte1 ,mr4 ,owens1 ,mrs4 ,radewagen1 ,mr4 ,rogers of ,alabama1 ,mr4 ,rouzer1 ,mr4 ,austin ,scott of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,simpson1 ,mr4 ,stauber1 ,ms4 ,stefanik1 ,mr4 ,stewart1 ,mr4 ,stivers1 ,mr4 ,thompson of ,pennsylvania1 ,mr4 ,tiffany1 ,mr4 ,valadao1 ,mr4 ,weber of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,webster of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,wilson of ,south ,carolina1 ,mr4 ,wittman1 ,mr4 ,womack1 ,mr4 ,young1 and ,mr4 ,reschenthaler7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs1 ,natural ,resources1 ,ways and ,means1 ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and ,education and ,labor1 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 conservation practices through management1 reforestation1 and utilization 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 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,carbon ,sequestration ,through ,reforestation ,activities ,subtitle ,a--,reforestation ,goals ,sec4 #aja4 ,national forest carbon stock targets4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,trillion ,trees ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,philanthropic ,reforestation ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,trillion ,trees ,challenge ,fund4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,renewable resource assessment update and lifecycle analysis4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,forest inventory and analysis4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,national ,forest ,foundation activities4 ,subtitle ,b--,regeneration ,sec4 #aaa4 ,reforestation programs4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,reforestation trust fund4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,solving shortages for seedlings4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,healthy forest reserve program4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,forestry education and workforce development grant program4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,civilian ,conservation ,centers reforestation activities4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,forest technology enhancements for conservation and habitat improvement4 ,subtitle ,c--,urban ,forests ,sec4 #aba4 ,urban and community forestry assistance4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,civilian ,conservation ,center urban forestry demonstration program4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,memorandum of understanding to coordinate urban forestry programs4 ,subtitle ,d--,international ,forests ,sec4 #aca4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,international ,forest ,foundation4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,international engagement4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,global climate change program4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,international forestry cooperation4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,modifications to authorities relating to tropical forests4 ,title ,,ii--,carbon ,sequestration ,through ,improved ,forest ,management ,activities ,sec4 #bja4 ,land use planning2 supplements to programmatic environmental impact statements4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,forest carbon stock on ,state and private forests4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,good neighbor authority4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,research and development programs4 ,title ,,iii--,market ,incentives for ,carbon ,sequestration ,sec4 #cja4 ,biochar demonstration project and grant program4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,sustainable building and residence credit4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,clarification of research and development program for cellulosic biochemical and bioplastics4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,tribal and ,alaska ,native biomass demonstration project extension4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,afforestation ,the term afforestation means a project or activity to establish a forest or stand of native trees in an ecosystem where there is not a forest or tree cover1 consistent with the best available science4 7#b7 ,forest carbon flux ,the term forest carbon flux means the net annual change in carbon residing within forest carbon pools and in forest carbon stock4 7#c7 ,forest carbon pools ,the term forest carbon pools means the individual1 nonoverlapping categories where forest carbon resides and includes-- 7,a7 aboveground biomass1 belowground biomass1 dead wood1 litter1 and mineral and organic soils in forest ecosystems1 woodlands1 and trees outside forests including urban trees2 and 7,b7 harvested wood products 7in use or in solid waste disposal sites74 7#d7 ,forest carbon stock ,the term forest carbon stock means the absolute quantity of carbon stored within all forest carbon pools4 7#e7 ,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#f7 ,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#g7 ,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#h7 ,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#i7 ,reforestation ,the term reforestation means the act of renewing tree cover by establishing young trees through natural regeneration1 natural regeneration with site preparation1 or planting4 7#aj7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#aa7 ,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#ab7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of ,interior4 ,i ,carbon ,sequestration ,through ,reforestation ,activities ,a ,reforestation ,goals #aja4 ,national forest carbon stock targets 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall set targets for increased forest carbon stock for the purposes of sequestering and storing carbon while meeting other resource management objectives4 ,such targets shall-- 7#a7 be based on the best available scientific information2 7#b7 consider both natural and artificial regeneration1 with an emphasis on the regeneration of native species2 7#c7 be established at levels1 consistent with other statutory management purposes on ,federal lands1 which represent the optimal feasible and sustainable increase in the forest carbon stock private1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and ,federal landowners can achieve by ,january #a1 #bjcj1 and every #aj years thereafter through ,january #a1 #bajj2 7#d7 be informed by the report provided by the ,trillion ,trees ,task ,force established in section #ajb2 7#e7 incorporate data from the forest inventory and analysis program under section #c7;e7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;e77 and other applicable ,federal agency data2 7#f7 be consistent with multiple use and sustained yield requirements1 policies1 and objectives on ,national ,forest1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and other public or private land2 7#g7 be consistent with other benefits related to forest function and health including soil health and productivity1 wildlife habitat and biodiversity1 improved air and water quality1 job creation1 outdoor recreation1 and forest products and byproducts2 7#h7 be established at levels that account for-- 7,a7 long-term and short-term carbon sequestration and storage2 7,b7 forest carbon flux2 and 7,c7 assessments of existing forested acres1 considering variations in landscape2 7#i7 incorporate input from ,state1 ,tribal1 and local stakeholders and members of the public2 and 7#aj7 be published in the ,federal ,register1 together with a statement of the basis and justification for such targets4 7b7 ,natural regeneration ,in this subsection1 the term natural regeneration means the establishment of a tree or tree age class from natural seedling1 sprouting1 or suckering1 in accordance with the management objectives of an applicable forest plan4 7c7 ,clarification ,nothing in this section shall be construed to establish any requirements with respect to private landowners4 #ajb4 ,trillion ,trees ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish the ,trillion ,trees ,task ,force 7in this section referred to as the task force7 to assist the ,secretary with meeting the targets and purposes established under section #aja7;a74 7b7 ,duties of the task force 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date the task force is established under subsection 7a71 the task force shall submit to the ,secretary a report that includes-- 7,a7 recommendations for the national forest carbon stock targets established under section #aja2 7,b7 plant growth targets1 including long-term growth targets1 required to achieve the national forest carbon stock targets established under section #aja1 taking into account-- 7i7 forest carbon flux2 7ii7 multiple use and sustained yield requirements1 policies1 and objectives2 7iii7 natural regeneration2 7iv7 adverse natural and anthropogenic disturbances2 and 7v7 other factors impacting domestic forestlands2 and 7,c7 program and policy recommendations designed to achieve the national forest carbon stock targets established under section #aja1 while-- 7i7 still maintaining sustainable levels of board feet harvested from public lands2 7ii7 promoting forest products markets1 including for new and innovative forest products and byproducts2 and 7iii7 improving the natural regeneration of public and private forests 7with an emphasis on the regeneration of native species7 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 forest carbon stock targets1 and provide the ,secretary with-- 7,a7 yearly reports on the progress made towards achieving the national forest carbon stock targets established under section #aja2 and 7,b7 ongoing program and policy recommendations designed to achieve the national forest carbon stock 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 #ae ex officio members and #ae discretionary members4 7,a7 ,ex officio members ,the ,president shall appoint #ae representatives from the executive branch4 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 family forest landowner4 7v7 ,a pulp or paper manufacturer which receives wood fiber directly or indirectly from ,federal timber for a portion of their fiber supply4 7vi7 ,a sawmill or engineered wood producer which relies on the sale of ,federal timber for at least #be percent of their fiber supply4 7vii7 ,an energy company1 cooperative1 pellet fuel producer1 or utility which provides customers with energy at least partially derived from the combustion of wood biomass4 7viii7 ,a land conservation nonprofit with previous experience in collaborative forestland restoration projects greater than #ajj1jjj acres4 7ix7 ,a ,tribal land management agency or resource management organization with previous experience managing ,tribal timberland4 7x7 ,a wildlife conservation nonprofit with previous experience in collaborative forestland restoration projects greater than #ajj1jjj acres4 7xi7 ,an entity with experience in wildlife habitat restoration projects less than #ajj1jjj acres4 7xii7 ,an urban or community resource conservation organization1 with previous experience in urban and community reforestation projects4 7xiii7 ,an organization with previous experience in projects of any size that increase public access or outdoor recreation opportunities on ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7xiv7 ,a company or organization with experience in sustainable buildings or mass timber construction4 7xv7 ,an academic or scientific institution with experience researching forest carbon stock in domestic forests4 7#b7 ,discretionary member terms 7,a7 ,appointment and removal ,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,b7 ,vacancy ,a discretionary member that is removed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be replaced not later than #f months after such removal4 7#c7 ,quorum 7,a7 ,in general ,a quorum shall consist of #aj ex officio members and #aj discretionary members of the task force4 7,b7 ,decisions ,decisions of the task force shall be made by majority vote1 a quorum being present4 7#d7 ,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#e7 ,pay and expenses 7,a7 ,compensation 7i7 ,federal employee members ,all members of the task force who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,non-,federal employee members ,all members of the task force not described in clause 7i7 shall serve without compensation4 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#f7 ,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 that the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out this section4 7d7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the task force4 #ajc4 ,philanthropic ,reforestation ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established the ,philanthropic ,reforestation ,advisory ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,advisory ,council7 to advise the ,secretary on-- 7#a7 increasing private charitable investment in reforestation and afforestation activities2 and 7#b7 tracking private charitable reforestation and afforestation pledges and metrics4 7b7 ,duties of the ,advisory ,council 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,advisory ,council shall submit to the ,secretary a report that includes recommendations for-- 7,a7 increasing and encouraging private charitable investments in reforestation and afforestation activities2 and 7,b7 developing a platform to track private charitable tree planting pledges and metrics4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,advisory ,council when developing the list of projects to be funded from the ,trillion ,trees ,challenge ,fund established under section #ajd4 7#c7 ,reports to ,congress ,the ,advisory ,council shall annually submit to ,congress-- 7,a7 a copy of the report under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 a list of projects the ,advisory ,council recommended be funded under paragraph 7#b7 and whether or not those projects were funded4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,advisory ,council shall consist of #b ex officio members and #ae discretionary members4 7,a7 ,ex officio members ,the ex officio members of the ,advisory ,council1 or their designees1 are-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7,b7 ,discretionary members ,the ,secretary shall appoint discretionary members from each of the following3 7i7 ,one from each of not more than #e companies or corporations that have made public charitable tree planting pledges4 7ii7 ,one from each of not more than #e philanthropic organizations with experience in financing reforestation and afforestation activities4 7iii7 ,one from each of not more than #e non-profit organizations with experience in reforestation and afforestation activities4 7#b7 ,discretionary member terms ,each discretionary member appointed to the ,advisory ,council under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may be appointed and removed at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,quorum 7,a7 ,in general ,a quorum shall consist of #ab members of the ,advisory ,council4 7,b7 ,decisions ,decisions of the ,advisory ,council shall be made by majority vote1 a quorum being present4 7#d7 ,preservation of public advisory status ,no individual may be appointed to the ,advisory ,council as a discretionary member under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 while serving as an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#e7 ,pay and expenses 7,a7 ,compensation 7i7 ,federal employee members ,all members of the ,advisory ,council who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,non-,federal employee members ,all members of the ,advisory ,council not described in clause 7i7 shall serve without compensation4 7,b7 ,reimbursement ,a member of the ,advisory ,council may be reimbursed for travel and lodging incurred while attending a meeting of the ,advisory ,council or any other meeting of members approved for reimbursement by the ,advisory ,council 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 ,advisory ,council that the ,secretary determines to be reasonable and appropriate shall be paid by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,administrative support1 technical services1 and staff support ,the ,secretary shall make personnel of the ,department of ,agriculture available to the ,advisory ,council for administrative support1 technical services1 and staff support that the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out this section4 7#g7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to ,advisory ,council4 #ajd4 ,trillion ,trees ,challenge ,fund 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,treasury a fund to be known as the ,trillion ,trees ,challenge ,fund4 7#b7 ,deposits ,for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj1 there is appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 which shall be deposited into the ,trillion ,trees ,challenge ,fund and remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,amounts deposited into the ,trillion ,trees ,challenge ,fund-- 7,a7 shall be used by the ,secretary to make grants1 in consultation with the ,philanthropic ,reforestation ,advisory ,council1 to eligible entities to carry out eligible projects described in subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,b7 may only be used if matched by the eligible entity carrying out the eligible project1 on at least a #a-to-#a basis1 by non-,federal funds4 7#d7 ,public donations 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of making grants under this section1 the ,secretary may accept cash or in-kind donations4 7,b7 ,credits to fund ,any cash donation accepted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall be credited to1 and form a part of1 the ,fund4 7b7 ,eligible ,projects 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible project described in this paragraph is an activity carried out by an eligible entity related to reforestation or conserving1 managing1 maintaining1 and monitoring trees on ,state1 ,tribal1 municipal1 or private lands for the purpose of increasing forest carbon stock4 7#b7 ,list ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 annually develop a list of eligible projects to be funded from the ,trillion ,trees ,challenge ,fund1 in consultation with the ,philanthropic ,reforestation ,advisory ,council2 and 7,b7 submit the list developed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 to-- 7i7 the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committees on ,agriculture and ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 publish such list annually in the ,federal ,register4 7#c7 ,updates ,the ,secretary may add an eligible project to the list described in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#b7 and submit such addition in accordance with subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph4 7#d7 ,proposals ,to be eligible to receive funding under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary a proposal at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,summary to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall include in the budget materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,president's annual budget request 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for each fiscal year a summary of the status and funding of eligible projects under this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government2 7,b7 a non-profit organization or educational institution2 7,c7 an individual2 or 7,d7 other non-,federal entities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,philanthropic reforestation advisory council ,the term ,philanthropic ,reforestation ,advisory ,council means to the ,advisory ,council established under section #ajc of the ,trillion ,trees ,act4 #aje4 ,renewable resource assessment update and lifecycle analysis 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 rural and urban forestry opportunities to mitigate the buildup of atmospheric carbon1 reduce the risk of global climate change1 capture and store atmospheric carbon1 and optimize forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 in domestic forests2 and 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 an analysis of the forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 potential of domestic forests based upon the lifecycle analysis established under section #aje7;c7 of the ,trillion ,trees ,act4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 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 the potential to increase forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 through the utilization of harvested wood products1 including recommendations to ,congress for actions which would lead to increased forest carbon stock through the utilization of such materials4 2 and 7#c7 in the first subsection 7d71 by inserting and other stakeholders after agencies4 7b7 ,renewable resource program ,section #d of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by inserting ,nation's forests1 including the before ,national ,forest ,system2 7,b7 by inserting and ,congress after transmitted to the ,president2 and 7,c7 by inserting and development programs after for research2 7#b7 by striking the ,the ,program shall include1 but not be limited to and inserting ,the ,program shall be prepared and transmitted to the ,president and ,congress not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,trillion ,trees ,act and every #b years thereafter1 and shall include1 but not be limited to2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 an inventory of specific investment needs and opportunities for both public and private program investments that-- 7,a7 differentiates between-- 7i7 activities which are of a capital nature and those which are of an operational nature2 and 7ii7 investments required to support existing policies and programs and those required to create and implement new policies and programs2 and 7,b7 identifies-- 7i7 ,federal and ,state policies that1 if left unchanged in the succeeding #ej years1 would create undesirable impacts on forests and communities2 and 7ii7 alternatives to the policies described in clause 7i7 that if implemented in the #aj succeeding years would mitigate such undesirable impacts2 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting and policy options after ,program outputs2 7,b7 by inserting or ,state governments after ,federal ,government2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting and implementation of identified policy options after ,program opportunities2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and policy options before which2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and services after products2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking state national goals and inserting ,state national goals that the policy options are intended to achieve and2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by inserting the health and resiliency of forests1 forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act71 and before forest and rangeland 2 and 7ii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 account for the effects of trees in urban and community areas in addition to forests in rural areas4 4 7c7 ,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 interdisciplinary computational models using all available data to-- 7,a7 evaluate the lifecycle forest carbon stock potential associated with domestic forestland2 and 7,b7 provide projections1 scenario planning1 and policy options associated with such models4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing the model under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the best available science2 7,b7 data collected through the forest inventory and analysis program under section #c7;e7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;e772 7,c7 forest carbon stock and the rate of carbon storage and sequestration in forest carbon pools2 7,d7 the net carbon storage and sequestration of active forest management2 7,e7 the rate of carbon storage and sequestration in varying forests based on the climate the forest is located in1 the average age of stands1 and rate of tree mortality2 7,f7 the net amount of carbon released through catastrophic wildfire1 disease and insect infestations1 and other disturbances that result in tree mortality2 7,g7 the net carbon stored and sequestered through the manufacture of harvested wood products2 7,h7 the net carbon stored and sequestered through a sustainable cycle of harvest and regeneration2 7,i7 forest carbon flux2 and 7,j7 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 regularly perform retrospective assessments comparing model predictions to field data on the carbon stored in forests2 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 #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7,a7 the findings of the analysis conducted using the model developed under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 recent trends and current forest carbon stock1 forest carbon pools1 and forest carbon flux as well as projections of forest carbon stock1 forest carbon pools1 and forest carbon flux for the succeeding #ej years2 and 7,c7 scenario planning for ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 and private landowners that analyzes different policy options and their associated effects on lifecycle forest carbon stock4 #ajf4 ,forest inventory and analysis 7a7 #e-,year reports ,section #c7;e77#c7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;e77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 forest carbon1 after forest health conditions and trends2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period and inserting paragraph2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 demonstrates the ,agency's efforts to-- 7i7 conduct a strategic national forest inventory by measuring a statistically designed consistent historical series of field plots in combination with advanced technology to improve data1 information1 and estimates of precision2 and 7ii7 use advanced geospatial technologies to improve such area and volume estimates1 especially for sub-,state regions and smaller areas4 4 7b7 ,memoranda of understanding ,in preparing1 publishing1 and making available reports under section #c7;e77#c7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;e77#c771 as amended by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may enter into memorandums of understanding with other ,federal agencies or departments to improve the use and integration of advanced remote sensing and geospatial technologies in the forest inventory and analysis program under such section4 #ajg4 ,national ,forest ,foundation activities 7a7 ,adding forest carbon stock to the purposes of 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 money and of real and personal property for the benefit of1 or in connection with1 the targets for optimizing forest carbon stock established under section #aja of the ,trillion ,trees ,act2 and 7#e7 carry out the ,national ,medal for ,forest ,restoration under section #daj4 2 7#b7 in section #dje-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #daj and inserting #dab2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #daj and inserting #dab2 7#c7 by redesignating section #daj as section #dab2 and 7#d7 by inserting after section #dji the following3 #daj4 ,national ,medal for ,forest ,restoration 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,foundation shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 establish an award to be known as the ,national ,medal for ,forest ,restoration to recognize outstanding contributions in domestic reforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 activities carried out by individuals1 communities1 nonprofit organizations1 and corporations4 7b7 ,number of awards ,the ,foundation shall award the ,national ,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 the considerations specified in subsection 7e74 7d7 ,administration of award ,the ,foundation shall administer the awards under this section1 including by-- 7#a7 developing a website and media presence to highlight recipients of such awards2 and 7#b7 tracking the contribution of such recipients towards the targets for increased forest carbon stock established under section #aja of the ,trillion ,trees ,act4 7e7 ,considerations ,in awarding the ,national ,medal for ,forest ,restoration under this section to an entity described in subsection 7a71 the ,foundation shall consider-- 7#a7 the number of acres planted or restored by such entity2 7#b7 the total increase in forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 resulting from reforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 activities of such entity2 7#c7 the educational impact of the reforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 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 ,the ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j et seq471 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by inserting after section #daj the following3 #daa4 ,fifth grade forestry challenge 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,foundation 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 plant2 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 7b7 ,eligible recipients ,the following entities are eligible to receive a grant under this section3 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 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program required by this section1 the ,foundation may coordinate on an ongoing basis with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local resource management departments1 local educational agencies1 nonprofit organizations1 private citizens1 and corporations to-- 7#a7 identify lands suitable for reforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act72 7#b7 encourage1 accept1 and administer private gifts of money1 technical expertise1 and of real and personal property for the benefit of such program2 7#c7 manage and maintain reforested lands2 and 7#d7 further educate students and the public about forestry and forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act74 7d7 ,report required ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,foundation establishes the grant program under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the relevant committees 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 subsection 7a77#b74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7#a7 ,local educational agency ,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 7#b7 ,relevant committees ,the term relevant committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 4 ,b ,regeneration #aaa4 ,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 #aje1 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 7ii74 7ii7 ,ranked priority list ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall1 based on recommendations from regional foresters1 create a ranked priority list of projects that-- 7,i7 primarily take place on priority land2 7,,ii7 promote reforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 on priority land2 7,,iii7 deliver measurable progress and cost-effective results2 7,,iv7 increase forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 in a sustainable manner2 and 7,v7 provide additional benefits relating to forest function and health1 soil health and productivity1 wildlife habitat and biodiversity1 improved air and water quality1 job creation1 enhanced outdoor recreation1 and forest products and byproducts4 7,b7 ,priority land defined ,in this paragraph1 the term priority land means ,national ,forest ,system land that1 due to an unplanned adverse disturbance 7including a wildfire1 ice storm1 blowdown1 flooding1 insect infestation1 disease1 volcanic activity1 or seismic event7-- 7i7 does not meet the conditions for appropriate forest cover described in paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 requires reforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 to meet the objectives of an applicable forest plan2 and 7iii7 is unlikely to experience natural regeneration without assistance4 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 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7i7 by striking section #c7;d7 and inserting subsection 7e7 of section #c2 and 7ii7 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 ,reforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act71 except the ,chief shall give priority to reforestation projects 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 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 #bjca4 #aab4 ,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 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ahj1jjj1jjj4 #aac4 ,solving shortages for seedlings 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall develop and implement a national strategy to increase the capacity of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and private nurseries to address the nationwide shortage of tree seedlings4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be based on the best available science and data2 and 7#b7 identify and address-- 7,a7 regional seedling shortages of bareroot and container tree seedlings2 7,b7 regional reforestation opportunities and the seedling supply necessary to fulfill such opportunities2 7,c7 opportunities to enhance seedling diversity and close gaps in seed inventories2 and 7,d7 barriers to expanding1 enhancing1 or creating new infrastructure to increase nursery capacity4 7c7 ,federal nurseries ,section #b of the ,act of ,june #i1 #aicj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #egf;a2 commonly known as the ,knutson-,vandenberg ,act71 is amended by striking each fiscal year after year ending ,june #cj1 #aicd1 not to exceed #djj1jjj1 and inserting each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj1 #be1jjj1jjj14 7d7 ,loan program for ,state1 ,tribal1 and private nurseries 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a loan program to make or guarantee qualified nursery loans to eligible entities under this subsection4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a qualified nursery loan or loan guarantee under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a plan to maintain the genetic and physical quality of seedlings of the eligible entity4 7#c7 ,priority ,in making qualified nursery loans or loan guarantees under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- 7,a7 are small businesses1 in particular small businesses located in rural areas2 7,b7 create or support jobs1 particularly in rural areas2 and 7,c7 serve regions with high demand for reforestation4 7#d7 ,qualified nursery project ,a loan or loan guarantee under this subsection may only be used to carry out a qualified nursery project to-- 7,a7 develop1 expand1 enhance1 or improve nursery capacity or infrastructure2 7,b7 establish nurseries2 or 7,c7 develop or implement quality control measures at nurseries4 7#e7 ,loan and loan guarantee terms 7,a7 ,amount guaranteed ,the portion of a loan that the ,secretary may guarantee under this subsection may not be greater than #hj percent of the principal amount of such loan4 7,b7 ,repayment ,the period of repayment for a loan made under this subsection shall not exceed #bj years4 7#f7 ,administrative provisions 7,a7 ,limitation on authority ,the total amount of qualified nursery loans made or guaranteed under this subsection by the ,secretary may not exceed #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that loans made or guaranteed under this subsection are distributed across diverse geographic regions4 7#g7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7i7 a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government2 or 7ii7 a domestic private1 non-profit1 or cooperative organization4 7,b7 ,nursery ,the term nursery means a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government or privately-owned facility that grows1 stores1 extracts1 or monitors bareroot or container tree seedlings4 7,c7 ,qualified nursery loan ,the term qualified nursery loan means a low-interest loan1 the proceeds of which are used to cover the costs to the borrower of carrying out a qualified nursery project described in paragraph 7#d74 #aad4 ,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 the management and conservation of existing forests and regeneration of additional trees in pursuit of the targets for increased forest carbon stock 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 ,section #ejc7;b77#d7 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 forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 over a period of at least #bj years1 including through reforestation of degraded forestland and afforestation 7as such terms are defined in such section7 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 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 of such land4 4 #aae4 ,forestry education and workforce development grant program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a competitive grant program to make grants to eligible institutions to carry out forestry education and workforce development programs to prepare students for careers in forestry4 7b7 ,proposal ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible institution shall submit to the ,secretary a proposal at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,equitable awards ,for each fiscal year for which grants are awarded under this section1 the amount of grant funds awarded to eligible institutions described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7f7 shall be equal to the amount of grant funds awarded to eligible institutions described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of such subsection4 7d7 ,use of grant funds 7#a7 ,in general ,grants made under this section shall be used to-- 7,a7 award scholarships to students enrolled in the eligible institution and pursuing degrees in forestry1 including students historically underrepresented in the field of forestry2 7,b7 expand1 enhance1 or improve forestry educational capacities of the eligible institution1 including libraries1 curriculum1 faculty1 and scientific instrumentation2 7,c7 recruit and retain-- 7i7 secondary school or undergraduate students to pursue certifications in forestry or acquire training in technical forestry skills1 including students historically underrepresented in the field of forestry2 or 7ii7 undergraduate and graduate students to pursue degrees in forestry1 including students historically underrepresented in the field of forestry2 7,d7 design and develop resources or programs that prepare students enrolled in the eligible institution for careers in forestry1 including internship and apprenticeship programs2 7,e7 provide hands-on training and research opportunities for such students2 or 7,f7 carry out any other activity the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,clarification of forestry education ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the terms degrees in forestry1 certifications in forestry1 and training in technical forestry skills include degrees1 certifications1 and training in forestry1 forest sciences1 natural resources management1 or other related educational disciplines4 7e7 ,payment of non-,federal share ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall require the recipient of the grant to provide funds or in-kind support from non-,federal sources in an amount that is specified by the ,secretary and based on assessed institutional needs4 7f7 ,eligible institution defined ,in this section1 the term eligible institution means-- 7#a7 a land grant college or university1 including an institution eligible to receive funding under-- 7,a7 the ,act of ,july #b1 #ahfb2 7,b7 the ,act of ,august #cj1 #ahij1 including ,tuskegee ,university2 7,c7 ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly known as the ,mc,intire-,stennis ,act of #aifb72 or 7,d7 the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note72 7#b7 a community college or area career and technical education school 7as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb772 or 7#c7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb774 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj to carry out this section4 #aaf4 ,civilian ,conservation ,centers reforestation activities ,section #adg7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caig7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,reforestation activities ,enrollees in ,civilian ,conservation ,centers may provide assistance in carrying out priority reforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 projects in accordance with 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 #aag4 ,forest technology enhancements for conservation and habitat improvement 7a7 ,establishment of pilot program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall either establish a research1 development1 and testing pilot program or expand an applicable existing program to-- 7#a7 assess new technologies1 including unmanned aircraft system1 geospatial1 or remote sensing technologies1 across all reforestation activities2 7#b7 accelerate the deployment and integration of such technologies into the operations of the ,secretaries2 and 7#c7 collaborate and cooperate with ,state1 ,tribal1 and private geospatial information system organizations with respect to such technologies4 7b7 ,expanding use of unmanned aircraft systems ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretaries shall enter into an agreement to develop consistent protocols and plans for the use of unmanned aircraft system technologies for reforestation activities4 7c7 ,domestic manufacture requirement ,any unmanned aircraft system technology or component of unmanned aircraft system technology used under this section shall be made and manufactured in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the ,secretary of ,agriculture from using unmanned aircraft systems technologies in effect on the date of the enactment of this section4 7e7 ,unmanned aircraft system defined ,in this section1 the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given the term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this section4 ,c ,urban ,forests #aba4 ,urban and community forestry assistance 7a7 ,tree ,city ,,usa ,grant ,program ,section #i of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7j7 and 7k71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following2 7h7 ,tree ,city ,,usa ,grant ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the ,tree ,city ,,usa ,grant ,program to provide competitive grants to eligible entities to enhance and maintain urban forests4 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to be awarded a grant under paragraph 7#a71 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a proposal to enhance and maintain urban forests4 7,b7 ,application assistance ,a non-profit organization that partners with an eligible entity may submit an application under subparagraph 7,a7 on behalf of such eligible entity4 7#c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that submit proposals under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 that-- 7,a7 enhance1 maintain1 or improve access to urban forests in-- 7i7 typically underserved areas2 or 7ii7 areas with low tree or environmental equity2 7,b7 further a statewide assessment or local government initiative to enhance and maintain urban forests2 7,c7 include a plan to mitigate risks from insects1 disease1 and non-native invasive species2 and 7,d7 include a plan to monitor and maintain new and existing trees4 7#d7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance to local governments to assist such local governments with-- 7,a7 becoming eligible entities2 and 7,b7 proposals under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7#e7 ,matching funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall contribute an amount of non-,federal funds 7in cash or in kind7 that is at least equal to the amount of the ,federal funds received4 7#f7 ,premier tree city ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,trillion ,trees ,act1 and annually through #bjcj thereafter1 the ,secretary shall designate as a ,premier ,tree ,city one eligible entity awarded a grant under this subsection to recognize the superior efforts of such eligible entity in enhancing and maintaining urban forests4 7#g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to the amounts authorized under subsection 7k71 there are authorized to be appropriated #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj to carry out this subsection4 7#h7 ,eligible entity defined ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means a local government that-- 7,a7 serves an urban and community area2 and 7,b7 a tree planting non-profit organization recognizes as having-- 7i7 a tree board or department2 7ii7 a tree care ordinance2 7iii7 a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least #b per capita2 and 7iv7 an ,arbor ,day observance and proclamation4 4 7b7 ,cooperative agreements for urban wood utilization ,section #i of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje71 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following3 7i7 ,pilot project for cooperative agreements for urban wood utilization 7#a7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with ,state and local governments1 institutions of higher education1 private or non-profit organizations1 and other entities that support projects that create wood products from dead and fallen trees in urban and community areas4 7#b7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretary shall prioritize entering into cooperative agreements that-- 7,a7 support local job creation2 7,b7 are located in typically underserved areas or areas with low tree or environmental equity2 7,c7 develop new uses for dead and fallen trees2 and 7,d7 improve urban forest health and resiliency4 7#c7 ,technical and financial assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical or financial assistance to entities that enter into a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a7 to facilitate-- 7,a7 research on new uses for dead and fallen trees in urban and community areas2 and 7,b7 market expansion opportunities for products made from dead and fallen trees in urban and community areas4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,trillion ,trees ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide a report to the relevant committees on-- 7,a7 the implementation of this subsection2 and 7,b7 recommendations to encourage economic development and job creation by creating new markets for wood products made from urban timber sources4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 ,dead and fallen trees ,the term dead and fallen trees means trees that-- 7i7 are dying or have died2 7ii7 have partially or completely fallen over2 or 7iii7 have been negatively impacted by insects1 disease1 or weather-related disturbances4 7,b7 ,relevant committees ,the term relevant committees means-- 7i7 the ,committees on ,natural ,resources and ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committees on ,energy and ,natural ,resources and ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 4 7c7 ,program of education and technical assistance clarification for carbon storage ,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 after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7#c7 by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 identifying opportunities to increase carbon storage through afforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 and scientific urban and community forestry management2 4 7d7 ,national urban and community forestry advisory council ,section #i7;g7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,meetings ,the ,council established under this subsection shall meet not less than twice annually4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,renewal of council 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,trillion ,trees ,act1 the ,secretary shall renew the ,council4 7,b7 ,termination ,the ,council shall not terminate except as provided by an ,act of ,congress4 4 7e7 ,urban and community forestry action plan clarification for carbon storage ,section #i7;g77#c7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje7;g77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,recommendations for identifying opportunities to increase carbon storage through afforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 and scientific urban and community forestry management4 4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,subsection 7k7 of section #i of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje71 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by striking fiscal years #aiia through #aiie and inserting fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 #abb4 ,civilian ,conservation ,center urban forestry demonstration program ,section #adg7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caig7;d771 as amended by section #aaf1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,urban forestry 7,a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of ,labor shall jointly establish ,civilian ,conservation ,centers in urban and community areas 7as defined in subsection 7j7 of section #i of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje774 7,b7 ,focus ,in addition to the training and skills required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,civilian ,conservation ,centers established pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall provide training on urban forestry issues1 including urban forest conservation1 management1 maintenance1 and monitoring4 4 #abc4 ,memorandum of understanding to coordinate urban forestry programs ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,secretaries of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 ,interior1 ,labor1 and ,transportation and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to-- 7#a7 identify strategies to increase equitable access to urban forests through existing programs and authorities2 7#b7 coordinate existing urban forestry programs2 7#c7 conduct research on the benefits of urban forests for air quality1 heat island mitigation1 energy burden reduction1 and enhanced shading for heat-resilient housing and active transit2 and 7#d7 conduct research on improving coordination between the agencies to address insects1 disease1 and non-native invasive species in urban and community areas4 ,d ,international ,forests #aca4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,trillion ,trees ,initiative established by the ,world ,economic ,forum should be supported2 7#b7 under such ,trillion ,trees ,initiative1 countries1 corporations1 and individuals around the globe will contribute to conserving1 restoring1 and growing one trillion 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 conserving1 restoring1 and growing one trillion trees globally2 7,b7 use the vast natural assets1 robust forest products market1 and technical expertise of the ,united ,states1 to conserve1 regenerate1 manage1 and utilize domestic forestland2 and 7,c7 incentivize the use of sustainable building products to store carbon4 #acb4 ,international ,forest ,foundation 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development may enter into an agreement with a non-profit organization to establish an ,international ,forest ,foundation 7in this section referred to as the ,foundation71 which shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government4 7b7 ,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 reforestation1 afforestation1 and the prevention of deforestation around the world2 7#b7 to use private funds to support1 undertake1 and conduct activities that further the goals established under section #aja2 and 7#c7 to undertake1 conduct1 and encourage educational1 technical1 and other assistance and other activities that support international goals to increase global carbon capture and storage through the promotion of healthy forests and responsible forest management4 7c7 ,transfer of funds2 liability 7#a7 ,transfer of funds ,the ,administrator may authorize1 pursuant to an agreement entered into in accordance with this section1 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 #acc4 ,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 reforestation and afforestation1 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 prioritized in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 make use of public-private partnerships to facilitate engagement by nonprofit organizations and industry partners4 #acd4 ,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 the first proviso1 by striking ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study and inserting the following3 ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,trillion ,trees ,act1 conduct a study and submit a report to ,congress 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 identify and address programs which could lead to increased forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 globally1 healthy international forest ecosystems1 and a globally sustainable forest products market4 4 7c7 ,office of international forestry ,section #bdje7;c7 of the ,global ,climate ,change ,prevention ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgjd7;c77 is amended-- 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-- 7,a7 increased forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 globally2 7,b7 healthy international forest ecosystems2 and 7,c7 a globally sustainable forest 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 #bjba through #bjbe4 #ace4 ,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 activities that increase forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act71 including reforestation and afforestation 7as such terms are defined in such section7 programs4 4 #acf4 ,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 forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 before the period at the end4 7#b7 ,in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting 1 reforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act71 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 forest carbon stock7 after sustainable forestry projects and practices4 7#e7 ,in subsection 7c77#h71 by inserting increasing forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act71 after soil conservation14 7#f7 ,in subsection 7f71 by inserting and a study on the total carbon sequestered through increases in tropical forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 globally as a result of programs1 projects1 and activities carried out under this section before the period at the end4 ,,ii ,carbon ,sequestration ,through ,improved ,forest ,management ,activities #bja4 ,land use planning2 supplements to programmatic environmental impact statements 7a7 ,priority ,areas 7#a7 ,areas identified ,the ,secretary shall designate a landscape-level area on covered land as a priority area if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary has identified such area as having a high or very high risk of wildfire2 7,b7 the completion of covered projects in such area would reduce the risk of carbon emissions as a result of wildfire or tree mortality2 and 7,c7 the area is covered by an existing programmatic environmental impact statement applicable to such covered projects4 7#b7 ,effect of identification ,the ,secretary shall prioritize review under section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of covered projects in a priority area over the completion of any other review under such section4 7#c7 ,deadline for identification ,the ,secretary shall establish the priority areas required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the case of priority areas for watershed protection projects1 critical infrastructure protection projects1 or wildlife habitat restoration projects1 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this section2 and 7,b7 in the case of priority areas for wildland-urban interface protection projects1 not later than #fj days after the programmatic environmental impact statement required under subsection 7b7 is completed4 7#d7 ,review and modification 7,a7 ,in general ,except with respect to areas subject to review under subparagraph 7,b71 not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this section and not less than once every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall review the priority areas established under paragraph 7#a7 and modify1 add1 or remove such priority areas4 7,b7 ,wildland-urban interface protection priority areas ,not later than #e years after the date on which the programmatic environmental impact statement required by subsection 7b7 is complete and not less than once every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall review the priority areas established under paragraph 7#a7 and covered by such statement and modify1 add1 or remove such priority areas4 7b7 ,programmatic environmental impact statement for wildland-,urban interface protection projects ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall complete a programmatic environmental impact statement in accordance with section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c77 for wildland-urban interface protection on public lands1 including with respect to-- 7#a7 lands classified as high or very high risk of wildfire2 and 7#b7 areas with at-risk communities 7as defined in section #aja of the ,healthy ,forest ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa774 7c7 ,compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act 7#a7 ,in general ,the requirements of section #ajb7b77;,c7 of ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c7 with respect to a major ,federal action taken under this section shall be deemed to be met-- 7,a7 for wildland-urban interface protection projects proposed after the date of completion of the programmatic environmental impact statement required by subsection 7b71 by supplementing such programmatic environmental impact statement and incorporating relevant additional regional analyses that have been completed by ,federal agencies since such statement was finalized2 7,b7 for watershed protection projects1 by supplementing the programmatic environmental impact statement entitled ,national ,forest ,system ,land ,management ,planning published in ,january #bjab and incorporating relevant additional regional analyses that have been completed by ,federal agencies since such statement was finalized2 7,c7 for critical infrastructure protection projects1 by supplementing the programmatic environmental impact statement entitled ,designation of ,energy ,corridors on ,federal ,land in the #aa ,western ,states 7,,doe_/,,eis-#jchf7 published on ,november #bh1 #bjjh and incorporating relevant additional regional analyses that have been completed by ,federal agencies since such statement was finalized2 and 7,d7 for wildlife habitat restoration projects1 by supplementing the programmatic environmental impact statement entitled ,national ,forest ,system ,land ,management ,planning published in ,january #bjab and incorporating relevant additional regional analyses that have been completed by ,federal agencies since such statement was finalized4 7#b7 ,coordination and consultation ,in developing a supplement under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult and coordinate with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments2 7,b7 transmission infrastructure and water infrastructure owners1 operators1 and developers2 and 7,c7 other appropriate entities4 7d7 ,environmental review in priority areas 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,regional ,forester determines that a proposed covered project has been sufficiently analyzed by a previously completed programmatic environmental impact statement1 such statement shall be deemed to fulfill the requirements of section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c77 with respect to such project4 ,the applicable ,regional ,forester shall publish any such determinations on a publicly available website4 7#b7 ,additional environmental review ,if the ,regional ,forester determines that a proposed covered project has not been sufficiently analyzed under paragraph 7#a7 and additional environmental review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 is necessary1 the applicable ,regional ,forester shall rely on analysis in previously completed environmental reviews under such ,act in analyzing the potential impacts of the proposed covered project4 7e7 ,reports to ,congress ,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 relevant committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description1 with respect to the preceding year1 of the progress of covered projects in priority areas established under this section2 and 7#b7 projections for how such covered projects will reduce the risk and severity of carbon emissions from wildfires and tree mortality4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered land ,the term covered land means ,national ,forest ,system lands that are not excluded from forest management activities as a result of-- 7,a7 an applicable forest plan2 7,b7 inclusion in the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 7,c7 inclusion within a ,national or ,state-specific inventoried roadless area established by the ,secretary1 unless-- 7i7 the forest management activity to be carried out is consistent with the forest plan applicable to the area2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary1 or their designee1 determines the forest management activity is allowed under the roadless rule governing such lands2 or 7,d7 any other ,federal law4 7#b7 ,covered projects ,the term covered projects means critical infrastructure protection projects1 watershed protection projects1 wildland-urban interface protection projects1 and wildlife habitat restoration projects4 7#c7 ,critical infrastructure protection project ,the term critical infrastructure protection project means a forest or rangeland management project with the primary objective of-- 7,a7 reducing the risk of wildfire ignition within or adjacent to-- 7i7 a utility infrastructure right-of-way2 or 7ii7 public transportation infrastructure2 7,b7 protecting public infrastructure from wildfire2 or 7,c7 removing hazard trees and or other hazardous fuels from a utility infrastructure right-of-way4 7#d7 ,relevant committees ,the term relevant committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 ,watershed protection project ,the term watershed protection project means a forest or rangeland management project with the objective of-- 7,a7 protecting a municipal or ,tribal water source from damage or destruction caused by wildfire2 7,b7 improving1 maintaining1 or restoring water quality or yield2 or 7,c7 any combination of the purposes specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,b74 7#f7 ,wildland-urban interface protection project ,the term wildland-urban interface protection project means a forest or rangeland management project which takes place within the boundaries of1 or adjacent to1 an at-risk community 7as defined in section #aja of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa774 7#g7 ,wildlife habitat restoration project ,the term wildlife habitat restoration project means a forest or rangeland management project with the primary objective of-- 7,a7 protecting1 improving1 maintaining1 or restoring wildlife habitat2 or 7,b7 protecting1 improving1 maintaining1 restoring1 or enhancing management with respect to critical habitat 7as defined in section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecb774 #bjb4 ,forest carbon stock on ,state and private forests 7a7 ,adding increasing forest carbon stock 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 afforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act71 reforestation1 management1 and related optimizations of forest carbon stock 7as such terms are defined in such section7 for climate and other ecological benefits2 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 forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act and incorporating data from the forest inventory and analysis program under section #c7;e77 on ,state lands and opportunities for increased forest carbon stock2 4 7c7 ,increasing forest carbon stock 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 ,increasing forest carbon stock 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 increasing forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 and promoting1 after including4 7e7 ,increasing forest carbon stock 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 forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act7 on healthy forestland2 4 7f7 ,increasing forest carbon stock 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 7g7 ,increasing forest carbon stock 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 potential to increase forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act72 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 #bjc4 ,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 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 activities to increase forest carbon stock 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act71 including reforestation 7as defined in such section7 activities2 2 7,d7 in clause 7iv71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 any combination of activities specified in clauses 7i7 through 7iv74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by adding at the end of the following3 7,c7 ,reforestation priority ,with respect to forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration services described in subsection 7a77#d77;,a77iii71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture 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 7#c7 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-- 7i7 to carry out authorized restoration services under such good neighbor agreement2 and 7ii7 if funds are remaining after carrying out the services under clause 7i71 to carry out authorized restoration services within the ,state under other good neighbor agreements4 4 #bjd4 ,research and development 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 also include1 as appropriate1 research activities related to the sequestration of carbon1 including the increased carbon storage through afforestation 7as defined in section #b of the ,trillion ,trees ,act71 reforestation 7as defined in such section71 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 ,biochar demonstration project and grant program 7a7 ,demonstration projects 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection4 7,b7 ,location of demonstration projects ,the ,secretaries shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 establish at least one biochar demonstration project in each ,forest ,service region4 7#b7 ,proposals ,to be eligible to enter into a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretaries a proposal at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretaries may require4 7#c7 ,priority ,in selecting proposals under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretaries shall give priority to partnering with eligible entities that submit proposals to carry out biochar demonstration projects that-- 7,a7 have the most carbon sequestration potential2 7,b7 will create new jobs and contribute to local economies1 particularly in rural areas2 7,c7 will demonstrate-- 7i7 new and innovative uses of biochar2 7ii7 viable markets for cost-effective biochar-based products2 7iii7 the ecosystem services of biochar2 7iv7 the benefits of biochar to restore forest heath and resiliency1 including for forest soils and watersheds2 or 7v7 any combination of purposes specified in clauses 7i7 through 7iv72 7,d7 are located in local markets that have the greatest need for the biochar production units due to-- 7i7 nearby lands identified as having high or very high or extreme risk of wildfire2 7ii7 availability of sufficient quantities of feedstocks2 or 7iii7 a high level of demand for biochar or other commercial byproducts of biochar2 or 7,e7 any combination of purposes specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#d7 ,use of funds ,in carrying out the program established under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretaries may enter into partnerships and provide funding to carry out demonstration projects that-- 7,a7 acquire and test various feedstocks and their efficacy2 7,b7 develop and optimize commercially and technologically viable biochar production units1 including mobile and permanent units2 7,c7 demonstrate the production of biochar from forest residues and the use of biochar to restore forest health and resiliency2 7,d7 build1 expand1 or establish biochar facilities2 7,e7 conduct research on new and innovative uses of biochar or demonstrate cost-effective market opportunities for biochar and biochar-based products2 7,f7 carry out any other activities the ,secretaries determine appropriate2 or 7,g7 any combination of the purposes specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f74 7#e7 ,feedstock requirements ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall1 with respect to the feedstock used under such project1 derive at least #ej percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities1 including mill residues1 conducted on ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7#f7 ,review of biochar demonstration 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall conduct regionally-specific research1 including economic analyses and life-cycle assessments1 on the biochar produced from the demonstration projects under this subsection1 including-- 7i7 the effects of such biochar on-- 7,i7 forest health and resiliency2 7,,ii7 carbon capture and sequestration1 including increasing soil carbon in the short-term and long-term2 7,,iii7 productivity1 reduced input costs1 and water retention in agricultural practices2 7,,iv7 soil and grassland health for grazing activities1 including grazing activities on ,federal land2 7,v7 environmental remediation activities1 including abandoned mine land remediation2 and 7,,vi7 other ecosystem services of biochar2 7ii7 the efficacy of biochar as a co-product of biofuels or in biochemicals2 and 7iii7 whether biochar can effectively be used to produce any other technologically and commercially viable outcome4 7,b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretaries shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 provide data1 analysis1 and other relevant information collected under subparagraph 7,a7 to eligible institutions conducting research and development activities on biochar pursuant to receiving a grant under subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities ,in the case of an eligible entity that enters in to a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection and seeks to establish a biochar facility under such demonstration project1 the ,secretaries may not provide funding to such eligible entity in an amount greater than #ce percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility4 7b7 ,biochar research and development grant program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary a proposal at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to conduct applied research on-- 7,a7 the effect of biochar on forest health and resiliency1 accounting for variations in biochar1 soil1 climate1 and other factors2 7,b7 the effect of biochar on soil health and water retention1 accounting for variations in biochar1 soil1 climate1 and other factors2 7,c7 the long-term carbon sequestration potential of biochar2 7,d7 the best management practices of biochar and biochar based-products to-- 7i7 maximize carbon sequestration benefits2 and 7ii7 maximize the commercial viability and application of such products in forestry1 agriculture1 environmental remediation1 water quality improvement1 and other uses2 7,e7 the regional uses of biochar to increase productivity and profitability1 including-- 7i7 uses in agriculture and environmental remediation2 and 7ii7 use as a co-product in fuel production2 7,f7 new and innovative uses from biochar byproducts2 and 7,g7 opportunities to expand markets for biochar and create jobs1 particularly in rural areas4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretaries shall submit a report to ,congress that-- 7,a7 includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar2 7,b7 identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization2 and 7,c7 identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization1 including permitting and siting considerations4 7#b7 ,president's annual budget request ,beginning #b years after the date of the enactment of this section and annually until the date described in subsection 7d71 the ,secretaries shall include in the budget materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,president's annual budget request 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for each fiscal year a report on the status of the demonstration projects carried out under subsection 7a7 and the research and development grants carried out under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,biochar ,the term biochar means carbonized biomass produced by converting feedstock through reductive thermal processing for non-fuel uses4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments2 7,b7 eligible institutions2 and 7,c7 private1 non-private1 or cooperative entities4 7#c7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means land-grant colleges and universities1 including institutions eligible for funding under the-- 7,a7 ,act of ,july #b1 #ahfb2 7,b7 ,act of ,august #cj1 #ahij1 including ,tuskegee ,university2 7,c7 ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly known as the ,mc,intire-,stennis ,act of #aifb72 or 7,d7 ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note74 7#d7 ,feedstock ,the term feedstock means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar4 7#e7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,science4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbc to carry out this section4 #cjb4 ,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 sustainability percentage of-- 7#a7 the taxpayer's purchase price of a qualifying building or residence1 and 7#b7 the taxpayer's remodeling price of a building or structure described in subsection 7c77#c77;,b74 7b7 ,sustainability percentage ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,purchase price ,the sustainability percentage with respect to the purchase price of any qualifying building or residence shall be a percentage equal to the lesser of-- 7i7 the percentage by which the sustainability score for such qualifying building or residence exceeds the average sustainability score for the class to which such building or residence belongs1 or 7ii7 #be percent4 7,b7 ,remodeling price ,the sustainability percentage with respect to the remodeling price of a building or structure shall be a percentage equal to the lesser of-- 7i7 the percentage by which1 after remodeling1 the sustainability score for such building or structure exceeds the average sustainability score for the class to which such building or structure belongs1 or 7ii7 #ab4e 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;,a77i7 or subsection 7b77#a77;,b77i74 7,b7 ,factors for score ,such score shall at least take into account the following factors3 7i7 ,the net carbon emitted during the production and delivery of materials used in construction of the building4 7ii7 ,the net carbon emitted during the operation of the building on a yearly basis4 7iii7 ,the amount of carbon retained by the building1 taking into account building construction materials and processes and continuing use or disposal of carbon 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 ,remodeling price ,the term remodeling price means the price of remodeling or expansion of a property1 as defined by the ,secretary after consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#c7 ,qualifying building or residence ,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#d7 ,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#e7 ,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#f7 ,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#g7 ,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#h7 ,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 #cjc4 ,clarification of research and development program for cellulosic biochemical and bioplastics 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,research and ,development deputy area and the ,state and ,private ,forestry deputy area of the ,forest ,service1 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 forest products industry1 conservation organizations1 and institutions of higher education1 conduct research and development and provide for education and technical assistance 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-- 7,a7 to bring products from benchtop to production scale2 and 7,b7 for end-of-life reuse1 recycling1 and disposal of the project2 7#c7 which1 based upon the lifecycle analysis of forest carbon stock developed under section #aje7;c71 will lead to an increase in forest carbon stock 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 forest 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 sections #aja and #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja and #ajjb74 #cjd4 ,tribal and ,alaska ,native biomass demonstration project extension 7a7 ,tribal biomass ,section #c7;a7 of the ,tribal ,forest ,protection ,act of #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cajd note7 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjag through #bjba and inserting fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7b7 ,alaska ,native biomass ,section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,indian ,tribal ,energy ,development and ,self-,determination ,act ,amendments of #bjag 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cajd note7 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjag through #bjba and inserting fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4