### Question
How does HEALTHY FOREST RESTORATION define authorized emergency action?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 6592c*, **authorized emergency action** is defined as:

> an action carried out pursuant to an emergency situation determination issued under this section to mitigate the harm to life, property, or important natural or cultural resources on National Forest System land or adjacent land

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 6592c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-HEALTHY FOREST RESTORATION > SUBCHAPTER VI-MISCELLANEOUS**

