Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025 exempts aerial fire control discharges from permit requirements.
The Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025 amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt certain aerial discharges from permit requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Specifically, it excludes discharges from aerial applications of products used for fire control and suppression that appear on the Forest Service's Qualified Products List. This change aims to facilitate firefighting efforts by reducing administrative burdens.
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