The Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2023 streamlines the process for ranchers to make improvements on federal grazing lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. The bill allows ranchers holding grazing permits to make minor improvements such as fixing fences, installing water wells and pipelines, and building stock tanks without waiting for federal approval, as long as they notify the relevant agency at least 30 days in advance. Federal agencies must respond to rancher requests for improvements within 30 days, and if an agency approves an improvement request, it must expedite completion using available administrative tools. The legislation requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to issue regulations implementing these changes within one year of the bill's enactment. This bill directly affects ranchers and farmers who use federal lands for livestock grazing and aims to reduce administrative delays in maintaining range infrastructure.
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