Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act of 2024
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve a specific emergency egress path (near Milepost 9.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) if certain conditions are met. It mandates that the Secretary must first evaluate alternative routes (including converting existing trails), analyze fire behavior impacts, and complete required environmental reviews under NEPA and other laws. The approved path is specifically depicted as "Proposed Wintergreen Emergency Egress" on a map dated September 2024. This directly affects emergency access planning for the Blue Ridge Parkway, ensuring new fire safety routes meet strict environmental and safety standards before approval.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 5, 2024
Last action Dec 5, 2024
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Dec 5, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Dec 5, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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