42 U.S.C. § 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

section 1856n of this titleThe term “Federal firefighter” means an individual furnished by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior under an agreement entered into under .

(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

section 1856n of this titleThe term “foreign firefighter” means an individual furnished by a foreign fire organization under an agreement entered into under .

(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.

Pub. L. 100–428, § 2 Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, § 411(2)Dec. 23, 2011125 Stat. 1039(, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 100–428, § 2Sept. 9, 1988102 Stat. 1615 Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, § 411(2)Dec. 23, 2011125 Stat. 1039A prior section 1856m, , , , related to definitions, prior to repeal by , , .

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title of 1989 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–11, § 1Apr. 7, 1989103 Stat. 15

section 1856p of this title“This Act [repealing ] may be cited as the ‘Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act’.”

, , , provided that:

Short Title

Pub. L. 100–428, § 1Sept. 9, 1988102 Stat. 1615 Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, § 411(1)Dec. 23, 2011125 Stat. 1039

“This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act’.”

, , , as amended by , , , provided that: