Wildfire contingency strategies

(a) In general At the request of the non-Federal interest for a water resources development project, the Secretary shall develop a wildfire contingency strategy for identifying both wildfire risks and possible wildfire mitigation with respect to such project. (b) Contents In developing a strategy under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include a— (1) wildfire risk assessment; and (2) wildfire mitigation plan. (c) Wildfire risk assessment In the wildfire risk assessment described in subsection (b)(1) for a project, the Secretary shall identify— (1) risks to such project from wildfires— (A) that may affect the operation of and ability to carry out the authorized purposes of the project, including navigation, flood control, irrigation, hydropower, water supply, recreation, and fish and wildlife conservation; and (B) that may affect life and private property in the vicinity of the project; and (2) risks of sediment, debris, and associated runoff into the project that may occur after a wildfire. (d) Wildfire mitigation plan In the wildfire mitigation plan described in subsection (b)(2) for a project, the Secretary shall develop— (1) a strategy that identifies actions the Secretary or non-Federal interest may take to reduce or eliminate adverse impacts to the project from a wildfire, including— (A) hazardous fuels management; (B) fuel or fire breaks; (C) treatments for invasive species and vegetation; (D) aquatic ecosystem restoration activities to increase wildfire resistance; and (E) operational changes, including updates to water control manuals or associated water control plans; (2) a summary of resources and capabilities to implement such plan; (3) a timeline to implement such plan; and (4) any other information determined necessary by the Secretary. (e) Consultation In developing strategies under subsection (a), the Secretary shall, as applicable, consult with other Federal agencies, States, Tribal governments, local governments, and relevant stakeholders. (f) Prioritization In responding to requests for wildfire contingency strategies from non-Federal interests pursuant to this section, the Secretary shall prioritize developing strategies for projects located in areas where there is considerable risk of wildfire or that has been subject to recent wildfires. (g) Report to Congress Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the status of implementation of this section.