This bill modifies the federal renewable fuel standard under the Clean Air Act to expand what materials qualify as renewable biomass that can be used to produce renewable fuels and energy. The legislation broadens the definition to include forest management waste products, thinning materials, and vegetation removed for wildfire risk reduction on both public and private lands, as well as debris cleared from defensible spaces around structures. The changes are intended to create economic incentives for forest management activities that reduce wildfire risk by making the resulting materials eligible for renewable fuel credits. The bill includes certification requirements that allow landowners and federal land managers to document that materials come from authorized management activities and sustainable forestry practices. No specific funding or implementation timeline is designated in the legislation.
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