Wildfire Risk Reduction: Geostationary Operations Environmental Satellite Program at DOI

Agency: Department of the Interior

 

Description:

For entering into an agreement with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish and operate a program that makes use of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite Program to rapidly detect and report wildfire starts in all areas in which the Secretary of the Interior has financial responsibility for wildland fire protection and prevention.

Bill Section:

40803(c)(1)(A)

Potential Cost:     

$10,000,000

Timeline:

FY22-26

Other TCS Resources:

Clearing the Smoke: A Closer Look at Federal Spending and Programs on Wildfire