§ 1437.101 - When can woody biomass be removed?  


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  • (a) The Department of the Interior allows and encourages contractors to remove and use woody biomass from project areas when:

    (1) The biomass is generated during land management service contract activity; and

    (2) Removal is ecologically appropriate.

    (b) A contractor removing biomass under this part shall:

    (1) Do so only within legal limits applicable to the contractor, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance; and

    (2) If required, comply with the terms, conditions and special provisions of the applicable timber/vegetative sales notice.