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16 U.S.C. § 7003 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7003. United States representation on the scientific review group
(a) In general
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall appoint no more than 2 scientific experts to serve on the scientific review group. An individual shall not be eligible to serve on the scientific review group while serving on the joint technical committee.
(b) Term
An individual appointed under subsection (a) shall be appointed for a term of not to exceed 4 years, but shall be eligible for reappointment. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a term of office of that individual’s predecessor shall be appointed to serve for the remainder of that term.
(c) Joint appointments
In addition to individuals appointed under subsection (a), the Secretary, jointly with the Government of Canada, may appoint to the scientific review group, from a list of names provided by the advisory panel—
(1) up to 2 independent members of the scientific review group; and
(2) 2 public advisors.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 604, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3645.)
16 U.S.C. § 7004 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7004. United States representation on joint technical committee
(a) Scientific experts
(1) In general
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall appoint no more than 2 individuals to serve as scientific experts on the joint technical committee, at least 1 of whom shall be an official of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(2) Term of office
An individual appointed under paragraph (1) shall be appointed for a term of not to exceed 4 years, but shall be eligible for reappointment. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term of office of that individual’s predecessor shall be appointed for the remainder of that term.
(b) Independent member
In addition to individuals appointed under subsection (a), the Secretary, jointly with the Government of Canada, shall appoint 1 independent member to the joint technical committee selected from a list of names provided by the advisory panel.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 605, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3646; Pub. L. 111–348, title III, § 302(a), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3672.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–348 substituted “no more than 2” for “at least 6 but not more than 12”.
16 U.S.C. § 7005 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7005. United States representation on advisory panel
(a) In general
(1) Appointment
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall appoint at least 6 but not more than 12 individuals to serve as members of the advisory panel, selected from among individuals who are—
(A) knowledgeable or experienced in the harvesting, processing, marketing, management, conservation, or research of the offshore whiting resource; and
(B) not employees of the United States.
(2) Term of office
An individual appointed under paragraph (1) shall be appointed for a term of not to exceed 4 years, but shall be eligible for reappointment. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term of office of that individual’s predecessor shall be appointed for the remainder of that term.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 606, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3646.)
16 U.S.C. § 7006 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7006. Responsibilities of the Secretary
(a) In general
The Secretary is responsible for carrying out the Agreement and this chapter, including the authority, to be exercised in consultation with the Secretary of State, to accept or reject, on behalf of the United States, recommendations made by the joint management committee.
(b) Regulations; cooperation with Canadian officials
In exercising responsibilities under this chapter, the Secretary—
(1) may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Agreement and this chapter; and
(2) with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may cooperate with officials of the Canadian Government duly authorized to carry out the Agreement.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 607, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3646.)
16 U.S.C. § 7007 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7007. Rulemaking
(a) Application with Magnuson-Stevens Act
The Secretary shall establish the United States catch level for Pacific whiting according to the standards and procedures of the Agreement and this chapter rather than under the standards and procedures of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), except to the extent necessary to address the rebuilding needs of other species. Except for establishing the catch level, all other aspects of Pacific whiting management shall be—
(1) subject to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; and
(2) consistent with this chapter.
(b) Joint management committee recommendations
For any year in which both parties to the Agreement approve recommendations made by the joint management committee with respect to the catch level, the Secretary shall implement the approved recommendations. Any regulation promulgated by the Secretary to implement any such recommendation shall apply, as necessary, to all persons and all vessels subject to the jurisdiction of the United States wherever located.
(c) Years with no approved catch recommendations
If the parties to the Agreement do not approve the joint management committee’s recommendation with respect to the catch level for any year, the Secretary shall establish the total allowable catch for Pacific whiting for the United States catch. In establishing the total allowable catch under this subsection, the Secretary shall—
(1) take into account any recommendations from the Pacific Fishery Management Council, the joint management committee, the joint technical committee, the scientific review group, and the advisory panel;
(2) base the total allowable catch on the best scientific information available;
(3) use the default harvest rate set out in paragraph 1 of Article III of the Agreement unless the Secretary determines that the scientific evidence demonstrates that a different rate is necessary to sustain the offshore whiting resource; and
(4) establish the United State’s 1 share of the total allowable catch based on paragraph 2 of Article III of the Agreement and make any adjustments necessary under section 5 of Article II of the Agreement.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 608, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3647.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 94–265, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 331, which is classified principally to chapter 38 (§ 1801 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 7008 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7008. Administrative matters
(a) Employment status
Individuals appointed under section 7002, 7003, 7004, or 7005 of this title, other than officers or employees of the United States Government, shall not be considered to be Federal employees while performing such service, except for purposes of injury compensation or tort claims liability as provided in chapter 81 of title 5 and chapter 171 of title 28.
(b) Compensation
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), an individual appointed under this chapter shall receive no compensation for the individual’s service as a representative, alternate representative, scientific expert, or advisory panel member under this chapter.
(2) Scientific review group
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary may employ and fix the compensation of an individual appointed under section 7003(a) of this title to serve as a scientific expert on the scientific review group who is not employed by the United States Government, a State government, or an Indian tribal government in accordance with section 3109 of title 5.
(c) Travel expenses
Except as provided in subsection (d), the Secretary shall pay the necessary travel expenses of individuals appointed under this chapter in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations and sections 5701, 5702, 5704 through 5708, and 5731 of title 5.
(d) Joint appointees
With respect to the 2 independent members of the scientific review group and the 2 public advisors to the scientific review group jointly appointed under section 7003(c) of this title, and the 1 independent member to the joint technical committee jointly appointed under section 7004(b) of this title, the Secretary may pay up to 50 percent of—
(1) any compensation paid to such individuals; and
(2) the necessary travel expenses of such individuals.
(Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 609, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3647; Pub. L. 111–348, title III, § 302(b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3672.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–348 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Individuals appointed under section 7002, 7003, 7004, or 7005 of this title who are serving as such Commissioners, other than officers or employees of the United States Government, shall be considered to be Federal employees while performing such service, only for purposes of—
“(1) injury compensation under chapter 81 of title 5;
“(2) requirements concerning ethics, conflicts of interest, and corruption as provided under title 18; and
“(3) any other criminal or civil statute or regulation governing the conduct of Federal employees.”
16 U.S.C. § 7009 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7009. Enforcement
(a) In general
The Secretary may—
(1) administer and enforce this chapter and any regulations issued under this chapter;
(2) request and utilize on a reimbursed or non-reimbursed basis the assistance, services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of other Federal departments and agencies in the administration and enforcement of this chapter; and
(3) collect, utilize, and disclose such information as may be necessary to implement the Agreement and this chapter, subject to sections 552 and 552a of title 5.
(b) Prohibited acts
It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter or the regulations promulgated under this chapter.
(c) Actions by the Secretary
The Secretary shall prevent any person from violating this chapter in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1857) were incorporated into and made a part of this chapter. Any person that violates any provision of this chapter is subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.] in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, power, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of that Act were incorporated into and made a part of this chapter.
(d) Penalties
This chapter shall be enforced by the Secretary as if a violation of this chapter or of any regulation promulgated by the Secretary under this chapter were a violation of section 307 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1857).
(Pub. L. 109–479, title VI, § 610, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3648.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 94–265, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 331, which is classified principally to chapter 38 (§ 1801 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 7101 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7101. Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to stabilize and transition payments to counties to provide funding for schools and roads that supplements other available funds;
(2) to make additional investments in, and create additional employment opportunities through, projects that—
(A)
(i) improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure;
(ii) implement stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems; and
(iii) restore and improve land health and water quality;
(B) enjoy broad-based support; and
(C) have objectives that may include—
(i) road, trail, and infrastructure maintenance or obliteration;
(ii) soil productivity improvement;
(iii) improvements in forest ecosystem health;
(iv) watershed restoration and maintenance;
(v) the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of wildlife and fish habitat;
(vi) the control of noxious and exotic weeds; and
(vii) the reestablishment of native species; and
(3) to improve cooperative relationships among—
(A) the people that use and care for Federal land; and
(B) the agencies that manage the Federal land.
(Pub. L. 106–393, § 2, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 106–393, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1607, known as the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 2025 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 119–58, § 1, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 714, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 7111 to 7113, 7125, 7126, 7128, and 7144 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 106–393, § 1, as added by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter, amending section 191 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and section 6903 of Title 31, Money and Finance, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 181 and 191 of Title 30, and repealing provisions set out as notes under section 500 of this title and former section 1181f of Title 43, Public Lands] may be cited as the ‘Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000’.”
16 U.S.C. § 7121 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7121. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Participating county
The term “participating county” means an eligible county that elects under section 7112(d) of this title to expend a portion of the Federal funds received under section 7112 of this title in accordance with this subchapter.
(2) Project funds
The term “project funds” means all funds an eligible county elects under section 7112(d) of this title to reserve for expenditure in accordance with this subchapter.
(3) Resource advisory committee
The term “resource advisory committee” means—
(A) an advisory committee established by the Secretary concerned under section 7125 of this title; or
(B) an advisory committee determined by the Secretary concerned to meet the requirements of section 7125 of this title.
(4) Resource management plan
The term “resource management plan” means—
(A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for units of the Federal land described in section 7102(7)(B) of this title pursuant to section 1712 of title 43; or
(B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for units of the National Forest System pursuant to section 1604 of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title II, § 201, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3900.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 201 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.
16 U.S.C. § 7122 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7122. General limitation on use of project funds
(a) Limitation
Project funds shall be expended solely on projects that meet the requirements of this subchapter.
(b) Authorized uses
Project funds may be used by the Secretary concerned for the purpose of entering into and implementing cooperative agreements with willing Federal agencies, State and local governments, private and nonprofit entities, and landowners for protection, restoration, and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat, and other resource objectives consistent with the purposes of this chapter on Federal land and on non-Federal land where projects would benefit the resources on Federal land.
(c) Administrative expenses
A resource advisory committee may, in accordance with section 7123 of this title, propose to use not more than 10 percent of the project funds of an eligible county for any fiscal year for administrative expenses associated with operating the resource advisory committee under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title II, § 202, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3901; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(5), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 906.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 106–393, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1607, known as the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 202 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–141 added subsec. (c).
16 U.S.C. § 7128 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7128. Termination of authority
(a) In general
The authority to initiate projects under this subchapter shall terminate on September 30, 2028.
(b) Deposits in Treasury
Any project funds not obligated by September 30, 2029, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title II, § 208, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3909; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2), (8), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 905, 906; Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(2)(E), Oct. 2, 2013, 127 Stat. 545; Pub. L. 114–10, title V, § 524(c)(4), Apr. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 180; Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title IV, § 401(b)(4), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title III, § 301(b)(2), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3021; Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XII, § 41202(d)(2), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1134; Pub. L. 119–58, § 2(c)(2), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 715.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 208 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 119–58, § 2(c)(2)(A), substituted “2028” for “2025”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 119–58, § 2(c)(2)(B), substituted “2029” for “2026”.
2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(d)(2)(A), substituted “2025” for “2022”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(d)(2)(B), substituted “2026” for “2023”.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(b)(2)(A), substituted “2022” for “2020”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(b)(2)(B), substituted “2023” for “2021”.
2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(b)(4)(A), substituted “2020” for “2017”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(b)(4)(B), substituted “2021” for “2018”.
2015—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(c)(4)(A), substituted “2017” for “2013”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(c)(4)(B), substituted “2018” for “2014”.
2013—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(2)(E)(i), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(2)(E)(ii), substituted “2014” for “2013”.
2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(2), substituted “2012” for “2011”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(8), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Wage Rate Requirements
text: For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
16 U.S.C. § 7141 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7141. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) County funds
The term “county funds” means all funds an eligible county elects under section 7112(d) of this title to reserve for expenditure in accordance with this subchapter.
(2) Participating county
The term “participating county” means an eligible county that elects under section 7112(d) of this title to expend a portion of the Federal funds received under section 7112 of this title in accordance with this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 301, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3909.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 301 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.
16 U.S.C. § 7143 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7143. Certification
(a) In general
Not later than February 1 of the year after the year in which any county funds were expended by a participating county, the appropriate official of the participating county shall submit to the Secretary concerned a certification that the county funds expended in the applicable year have been used for the uses authorized under section 7142(a) of this title, including a description of the amounts expended and the uses for which the amounts were expended.
(b) Review
The Secretary concerned shall review the certifications submitted under subsection (a) as the Secretary concerned determines to be appropriate.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 303, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3910.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 303 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.