Intervenor status

(a) In general For purposes of a civil action relating to a qualified project described in subsection (b), a unit of local government or an Indian Tribe shall be— (1) entitled to intervene, as of right, in any subsequent civil action; and (2) considered to be a full participant in any settlement negotiation relating to the qualified project if the unit of local government or Indian Tribe, as applicable, intervenes. (b) Description of qualified project A qualified project referred to in subsection (a) is a project that— (1) is located on Federal land adjacent, or with sufficient minimum contacts, as determined by the Secretary concerned, to the land under the jurisdiction of the unit of local government or Indian Tribe, as applicable; (2) has been approved by the Secretary concerned; and (3) (A) reduces the risk posed by wildfire, insect, or disease; or (B) generates revenue from the harvesting of timber.