# Woody Biomass Utilization
> **US Department of the Interior** · Final rule. · Published 2005-05-20 · Effective 2005-05-20 · 70 FR 29208
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-10095
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of the Interior
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 29208
- **CFR reference:** 48 CFR 1437
- **Publication date:** 2005-05-20
- **Effective date:** 2005-05-20
## Abstract

This rule converts an interim final rule to a final rule, with minor adjustments in response to public comment. In addition, the numbering scheme was revised to conform to the existing regulatory structure. As a result of this rulemaking, Department of the Interior will allow service contractors to remove woody biomass generated as a result of land management service contracts whenever ecologically appropriate and in accordance with applicable law.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/05/20/05-10095/woody-biomass-utilization)
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