Forest Service Western headquarters study

Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chief of the Forest Service shall— (1) conduct a study evaluating— (A) potential locations for a Western headquarters for the Forest Service, including potential locations in at least 3 different States located west of the Mississippi river; and (B) the potential benefits of creating a Western headquarters for the Forest Service, including expected— (i) improvements to customer service; (ii) improvements to employee recruitment and retention; and (iii) operational efficiencies and cost savings; and (2) submit to Congress a report that describes the results of the study required under paragraph (1).

Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chief of the Forest Service shall— (1) conduct a study evaluating— (A) potential locations for a Western headquarters for the Forest Service, including potential locations in at least 3 different States located west of the Mississippi river; and (B) the potential benefits of creating a Western headquarters for the Forest Service, including expected— (i) improvements to customer service; (ii) improvements to employee recruitment and retention; and (iii) operational efficiencies and cost savings; and (2) submit to Congress a report that describes the results of the study required under paragraph (1).