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National Biological Service
The National Biological Service (NBS) was established on November 11,
1993, through the transfer of certain functions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Minerals Management Service, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, U.S. Geological Survey, and Bureau of Reclamation.
The mission of NBS is to work with others to provide the scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation's biological resources. To accomplish this mission, NBS undertakes research, inventory, monitoring information sharing, and technology transfer activities to foster an understanding of biological systems and their benefits to society. Through these activities, NBS provides essential scientific support, technical assistance, and information required for sound management and policy decisions regarding the Nation's biological resources. NBS establishes partnerships with other Federal, State, and local agencies; with museums and universities; and with private organizations in order to bring coherence to largely uncoordinated efforts and to further fulfill its mission.
- Parent Agency
- Interior Department
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Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy and Program Review
The interagency Steering Group chartered to review Federal wildland fire policy and program management has prepared a final report recommending one set of umbrella policies to enhance effective and efficient operations across administrative boundaries and improve the capability to meet challenges posed by current wildland fire conditions.
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Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy and Program Review
On June 22, 1995, the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior gave notice in the Federal Register (60 FR 32485) of a draft report of the Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy and Program Review and invited public comment. The period for commenting on this draft report ended July 24, 1995. However, the agencies have received numerous...
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Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy and Program Review
The interagency Steering Group chartered to review Federal wildfire policy and program management has prepared a draft report suggesting possible changes. Public comment is invited and will be considered by the Steering Group in preparing its final report and recommendations to the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior.
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Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy and Program Review AGENCIES: Forest Service, USDA; Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and National Biological Service, Interior.
The draft report of the Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy and Program Review, which was previously scheduled to be available for public review on April 24, is now planned for publication on June 9, 1995. The added time will allow further consideration of information supplied by the public during the scoping process.
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State Partnership Program
The National Biological Service (NBS) is announcing the availability of funds to States for research, inventory and monitoring, and the dissemination of information relating to biological resources. This program is intended to encourage and reinforce cooperative working relationships between NBS and the States, and among States and their...