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42 U.S.C. 8854: Utilization of National Forest System in wood energy development projectsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 96-BIOMASS ENERGY AND ALCOHOL FUELS
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§8854. Utilization of National Forest System in wood energy development projects

The Secretary of Agriculture may make available the timber resources of the National Forest System, in accordance with appropriate timber appraisal and sale procedures, for use by biomass energy projects.

( Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 261 , June 30, 1980 , 94 Stat. 710 .)