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 The term “ Federal firefighter ” means an individual furnished by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title . (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 The term “ foreign firefighter ” means an individual furnished by a foreign fire organization under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title . (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 , as added Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, § 411(2) , Dec. 23, 2011 , 125 Stat. 1039 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 1856m, Pub. L. 100–428, § 2 , Sept. 9, 1988 , 102 Stat. 1615 , related to definitions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, § 411(2) , Dec. 23, 2011 , 125 Stat. 1039 . Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Short Title of 1989 Amendment Pub. L. 101–11, § 1 , Apr. 7, 1989 , 103 Stat. 15 , provided that: “This Act [repealing section 1856p of this title ] may be cited as the ‘ Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act ’.” Short Title Pub. L. 100–428, § 1 , Sept. 9, 1988 , 102 Stat. 1615 , as amended by Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, § 411(1) , Dec. 23, 2011 , 125 Stat. 1039 , provided that: “This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘ Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act ’.”

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