Wildfire Risk Reduction: Geostationary Operations Environmental Satellite Program at USDA

Agency: Department of Agriculture – Forest Service

 

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 Agriculture has financial responsibility for wildland fire protection and prevention.

Bill Section:

40803(c)(1)(B)

Potential Cost:     

$10,000,000

Timeline:

FY22-26