Federal · Title 42 — Public Health and Welfare

42 U.S.C. § 1856m: Definitions

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any judgment, settlement, fine, penalty, or cost assessment (including prevailing party legal fees) associated with the applicable litigation; and any cost incurred in handling the applicable litigation (including legal fees); and with respect to a Federal firefighter, arranging for, and paying the costs of, representation in the applicable litigation. 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 . The term “foreign fire organization” means any foreign governmental, public, or private entity that has wildfire protection resources. The term “foreign firefighter” means an individual furnished by a foreign fire organization under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title . The term “wildfire” means any forest or range fire. The term “wildfire protection resources” means any personnel, supplies, equipment, or other resources required for wildfire presuppression and suppression activities.

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