42 U.S.C. § 1856m

Current through P.L. 118-78 (published on www.congress.gov on 07/30/2024)

Section 1856m - Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) Assume any and all liability

The term "assume any and all liability" means-

(A) the payment of-

(i) any judgment, settlement, fine, penalty, or cost assessment (including prevailing party legal fees) associated with the applicable litigation; and

(ii) any cost incurred in handling the applicable litigation (including legal fees); and

(B) with respect to a Federal firefighter, arranging for, and paying the costs of, representation in the applicable litigation.

(2) Federal firefighter

The term "Federal firefighter" means an individual furnished by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title.

(3) Foreign fire organization

The term "foreign fire organization" means any foreign governmental, public, or private entity that has wildfire protection resources.

(4) Foreign firefighter

The term "foreign firefighter" means an individual furnished by a foreign fire organization under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title.

(5) Wildfire

The term "wildfire" means any forest or range fire.

(6) Wildfire protection resources

The term "wildfire protection resources" means any personnel, supplies, equipment, or other resources required for wildfire presuppression and suppression activities.

42 U.S.C. § 1856m

Pub. L. 100-428, §2, as added Pub. L. 112-74, §411, 125 Stat. 1039.

EDITORIAL NOTES

PRIOR PROVISIONSA prior section 1856m, Pub. L. 100-428, §2, Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1615, related to definitions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 112-74, §411, 125 Stat. 1039.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

SHORT TITLE OF 1989 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 101-11, §1, Apr. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 15, provided that: "This Act [repealing section 1856p of this title] may be cited as the 'Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act'."

SHORT TITLEPub. L. 100-428, §1, Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1615, as amended by Pub. L. 112-74, §411, 125 Stat. 1039, provided that: "This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the 'Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act'."

Secretary

the term "Secretary" means-(A) the Secretary of Education for purposes of subtitle A (other than section 3201),(B) the Secretary of Agriculture for purposes of the amendments made by section 3201, and(C) the Secretary of Health and Human Services for purposes of subtitle B,