The Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023 streamlines federal approval processes for ranchers who hold grazing permits on public lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. The bill allows ranchers to make minor range improvements like fixing fences, installing wells, building water pipelines, and constructing stock tanks without waiting for federal approval, as long as they notify the relevant federal manager at least 30 days in advance. If the federal manager does not respond within that 30-day period, the rancher can proceed with the work. For larger improvements that require federal agency involvement, the bill requires the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to respond to ranchers' requests within 30 days and to prioritize completing approved improvements. Both agencies must issue new regulations implementing these changes within one year of the bill's enactment. The legislation aims to reduce bureaucratic delays for ranchers managing livestock on federal lands.
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