Forest Biomass Emissions Act of 2024

The Forest Biomass Emissions Act of 2024 requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to account for total greenhouse gas emissions - from growing, harvesting, and burning forest biomass - when regulating electricity generated from this source. It mandates a one-year study by the EPA, in collaboration with the Energy and Agriculture Departments, to assess impacts on communities near biomass facilities, including air pollution, noise, dust, and socioeconomic factors. The study must collect data on air quality, community demographics, and facility compliance, then report findings to Congress and the Science Advisory Board within 60 days of completion. This bill directly affects EPA regulatory processes and communities living near forest biomass operations like wood pellet mills and power plants.