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16 U.S.C. § 581i–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 581i–1. Advance of funds for cooperative research
For the purpose of fostering and stimulating participation with the Forest Service in forest, range, and watershed management research through investigations, experiments, tests, or such other means as he may deem advisable, and in order to aid in obtaining the fullest cooperation from States and other public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals, in effectuating such research the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized in accordance with such regulations as he may issue and when in his judgment such cooperative work will be stimulated or facilitated to make funds available to the cooperators without regard to the provisions of section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, prohibiting advances of public moneys.
(Apr. 24, 1950, ch. 97, § 20, as added Apr. 6, 1956, ch. 176, 70 Stat. 100.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: “Section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31” substituted in text for “section 3648, Revised Statutes [31 U.S.C. 529]” on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, § 4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.
16 U.S.C. § 581k (CONSERVATION)
§ 581k. Authorization of appropriations for reforestation and revegetation
For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this joint resolution on national-forest lands and other lands under the administration or control of the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture, including the acquisition of land or interests therein for nurseries, there is authorized to be appropriated to remain available until December 31 of the ensuing fiscal year, $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1951; $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1952; $7,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953; $8,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954; $10,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955; a like amount for each subsequent year through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1965, and thereafter such amounts as may be needed for reforestation; and $1,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1951; $1,750,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1952; $2,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953; $2,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954; $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955; a like amount for each subsequent year through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1965, and thereafter such amounts as may be needed for range revegetation.
(Oct. 11, 1949, ch. 674, § 2, 63 Stat. 763.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This joint resolution, referred to in text, means Joint Res. 53, Oct. 11, 1949, ch. 674, 63 Stat. 762, which is classified to this section and section 581j of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 582 (CONSERVATION)
§ 582. Puerto Rico; application of forest protection laws
The provisions of sections 515, 564, 565,1 and 569 of this title are extended to the Territory of Puerto Rico, and the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to cooperate with the appropriate officials of Puerto Rico on the same terms and conditions as with the States: Provided, That not to exceed fifty thousand acres of land may be acquired in Puerto Rico under section 515 of this title.
(Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 452, 46 Stat. 1516; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 564 and 565 of this title, referred to in text, were repealed by Pub. L. 95–313, § 13(a)(1), July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: “Puerto Rico” substituted in text for “Porto Rico” pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to section 731a of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
16 U.S.C. § 582a–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 582a–2. Authorization of appropriations; other allotments and grants
To enable the Secretary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as the Congress may from time to time determine to be necessary but not exceeding in any one fiscal year one-half the amount appropriated for Federal forestry research conducted directly by the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year preceding the year in which the budget is presented for such appropriation. Funds appropriated and made available to the States under this subchapter shall be in addition to allotments or grants that may be made under other authorizations.
(Pub. L. 87–788, § 3, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 806.)
16 U.S.C. § 582a–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 582a–4. Regulations; advice and assistance; appointment, membership, etc., of council
(a) Regulations and assistance
The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter and to furnish such advice and assistance through a cooperative State forestry research unit in the Department as will best promote the purposes of this subchapter.
(b) Advisory council
The Secretary shall appoint a council of not fewer than sixteen members which shall be constituted to give representation to Federal and State agencies concerned with developing and utilizing the Nation’s forest resources, the forest industries, the forestry schools of the State-certified eligible institutions, State agricultural experiment stations, and volunteer public groups concerned with forests and related natural resources. The council shall meet at least annually and shall submit a report to the Secretary on regional and national planning and coordination of forestry research within the Federal and State agencies, forestry schools, and the forest industries, and shall advise the Secretary on the apportionment of funds. The Secretary shall seek, at least once each year, the advice of the council to accomplish efficiently the purposes of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 87–788, § 5, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 807; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1441(c), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1320.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1981—Pub. L. 97–98 substituted provisions directing the Secretary to promulgate necessary regulations, furnish necessary advice and assistance, and appoint a council of no fewer than sixteen members in order to give representation to Federal and State agencies in developing cooperative State forestry programs for provisions which had directed the Secretary to make apportionments among participating States only after consulting with a national advisory board of not less than seven officials of the forestry schools of the State-certified eligible colleges and universities chosen by a majority of such schools. See section 582a–5 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 97–98 effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4301 of Title 7, Agriculture.
heading: Termination of Advisory Councils
text: Advisory councils established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a council established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such council is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a council established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for by law. See sections 1001(2) and 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 582a–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 582a–5. Apportionments, advice, criteria, etc.
Apportionments among participating States shall be determined by the Secretary after consultation with the council appointed under section 582a–4 of this title. In making such apportionments, consideration shall be given to pertinent factors including non-Federal expenditures for forestry research by State-certified eligible institutions, areas of non-Federal commercial forest land, and the volume of timber cut annually. Three per centum of such funds as may be appropriated shall be made available to the Secretary for administration of this subchapter. These administrative funds may be used for transportation of scientists who are not officers or employees of the United States to research meetings convened for purposes of assessing research opportunities or research planning.
(Pub. L. 87–788, § 6, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 807; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1441(c), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1320.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1981—Pub. L. 97–98 substituted provisions directing the Secretary to make apportionments among participating States only after consultation with the council appointed under section 582a–4 of this title, enumerating the factors to be considered in making apportionments, and authorizing the expenditure of funds to transport scientists to research meetings for provisions which had authorized the Secretary to prescribe necessary rules and regulations, to furnish necessary advice and assistance, and to appoint an advisory committee. See section 582a–4 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 97–98 effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4301 of Title 7, Agriculture.
16 U.S.C. § 582a–6 (CONSERVATION)
§ 582a–6. Scope of forestry research
The term “forestry research” as used in this subchapter shall include investigations relating to: (1) Reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other related products of the forest; (2) management of forest and related watershed lands to improve conditions of waterflow and to protect resources against floods and erosion; (3) management of forest and related rangeland for production of forage for domestic livestock and game and improvement of food and habitat for wildlife; (4) management of forest lands for outdoor recreation; (5) protection of forest land and resources against fire, insects, diseases, or other destructive agents; (6) utilization of wood and other forest products; (7) development of sound policies for the management of forest lands and the harvesting and marketing of forest products; and (8) such other studies as may be necessary to obtain the fullest and most effective use of forest resources.
(Pub. L. 87–788, § 7, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 807.)
16 U.S.C. § 582a–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 582a–7. “State” defined
The term “State” as used in this subchapter shall include Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.
(Pub. L. 87–788, § 8, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 807; Pub. L. 92–318, title V, § 506(j), June 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 351.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1972—Pub. L. 92–318 inserted reference to Virgin Islands and Guam.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1972 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 92–318 effective after June 30, 1970, see section 506(n) of Pub. L. 92–318, set out as an Effective Date note under section 326a of Title 7, Agriculture.
16 U.S.C. § 583 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583. Establishment of sustained-yield units to stabilize forest industries, employment, communities and taxable wealth
In order to promote the stability of forest industries, of employment, of communities, and of taxable forest wealth, through continuous supplies of timber; in order to provide for a continuous and ample supply of forest products; and in order to secure the benefits of forests in maintenance of water supply, regulation of stream flow, prevention of soil erosion, amelioration of climate, and preservation of wildlife, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior are severally authorized to establish by formal declaration, when in their respective judgments such action would be in the public interest, cooperative sustained-yield units which shall consist of federally owned or administered forest land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary establishing the unit and, in addition thereto, land which reasonably may be expected to be made the subject of one or more of the cooperative agreements with private landowners authorized by section 583a of this title.
(Mar. 29, 1944, ch. 146, § 1, 58 Stat. 132.)
16 U.S.C. § 583a (CONSERVATION)
§ 583a. Cooperative agreements with private owners; privileges of private owners; recordation of agreements
The Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to forest land under his jurisdiction, and the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to forest land under his jurisdiction, are severally authorized, for the purposes specified in section 583 of this title, to enter into cooperative agreements with private owners of forest land within a cooperative sustained-yield unit, established pursuant to said section, providing for the coordinated management of such private forest land and of federally owned or administered forest lands within the sustained-yield unit involved. Each cooperative agreement may give the cooperating private landowner the privilege of purchasing without competitive bidding at prices not less than their appraised value, subject to periodic readjustments of stumpage rates and to such other conditions and requirements as the Secretary may prescribe, timber and other forest products from federally owned or administered forest land within the unit, in accordance with the provisions of sustained-yield management plans formulated or approved by the Secretary for the unit; shall limit the time, rate, and method of cutting or otherwise harvesting timber and other forest products from the land of the cooperating private landowner, due consideration being given to the character and condition of the timber, to the relation of the proposed cutting to the sustained-yield plan for the unit, and to the productive capacity of the land; shall prescribe the terms and conditions, but not the price, upon which the cooperating private landowner may sell to any person timber and other forest products from his land, compliance by the purchaser with such conditions to be required by the contract of sale; shall contain such provisions as the Secretary deems necessary to protect the reasonable interest of other owners of forest land within the unit; and shall contain such other provisions as the Secretary believes necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
Each cooperative agreement shall be placed on record in the county or counties in which the lands of the cooperating private landowner covered thereby are located, and the costs incident to such recordation may be paid out of any funds available for the protection or management of federally owned or administered forest land within the unit. When thus recorded, the agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, successors, and assigns of the owner of such land, and upon purchasers of timber or other forest products from such land, throughout the life of such cooperative agreement.
(Mar. 29, 1944, ch. 146, § 2, 58 Stat. 132.)
16 U.S.C. § 583b (CONSERVATION)
§ 583b. Establishment of sustained-yield units to stabilize sale of timber and forest products
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior are further severally authorized, whenever in their respective judgments the maintenance of a stable community or communities is primarily dependent upon the sale of timber or other forest products from federally owned or administered forest land and such maintenance cannot effectively be secured by following the usual procedures in selling such timber or other forest products, to establish by formal declaration for the purpose of maintaining the stability of such community or communities a sustained-yield unit consisting of forest land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary establishing such unit, to determine and define the boundaries of the community or communities for whose benefit such unit is created, and to sell, subject to such conditions and requirements as the Secretary believes necessary, federally owned or administered timber and other forest products from such unit without competitive bidding at prices not less than their appraised values, to responsible purchasers within such community or communities.
(Mar. 29, 1944, ch. 146, § 3, 58 Stat. 133.)
16 U.S.C. § 583c (CONSERVATION)
§ 583c. Agreements between Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior, or with other Federal agencies having jurisdiction over forest land
Each of the said Secretaries is further authorized in his discretion to enter into cooperative agreements with the other Secretary, or with any Federal agency having jurisdiction over federally owned or administered forest land, or with any State or local agency having jurisdiction over publicly owned or administered forest land, providing for the inclusion of such land in any coordinated plan of management otherwise authorized by the provisions of this subchapter when by such a cooperative agreement he may be aided in accomplishing the purposes of this subchapter; but no federally or publicly owned or administered forest land not under the jurisdiction of the Secretary establishing the sustained-yield unit concerned shall be included in any such plan except in pursuance of a cooperative agreement made under this section.
(Mar. 29, 1944, ch. 146, § 4, 58 Stat. 133.)
16 U.S.C. § 583e (CONSERVATION)
§ 583e. Remedies against private owners; jurisdiction; final orders; “owner” defined
In addition to any other remedy available under existing law, upon failure of any private owner of forest land which is subject to a cooperative agreement entered into pursuant to this subchapter to comply with the terms of such agreement, or upon failure of any purchaser of timber or other forest products from such land to comply with the terms and conditions required by such agreement to be included in the contract of sale, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary concerned, is authorized to institute against such owner or such purchaser a proceeding in equity in the proper district court of the United States, to require compliance with the terms and conditions of said cooperative agreement; and jurisdiction is conferred upon said district courts to hear and determine such proceedings, to order compliance with the terms and conditions of cooperative agreements entered into pursuant to this subchapter, and to make such temporary and final orders as shall be deemed just in the premises. As used in this section the term “owner” shall include the heirs, successors, and assigns of the landowner entering into the cooperative agreements.
(Mar. 29, 1944, ch. 146, § 6, 58 Stat. 134.)
16 U.S.C. § 583f (CONSERVATION)
§ 583f. “Federally owned or administered forest land” defined
Whenever used in this subchapter, the term “federally owned or administered forest land” shall be construed to mean forest land in which, or in the natural resources of which, the United States has a legal or equitable interest of any character sufficient to entitle the United States to control the management or disposition of the timber or other forest products thereon, except land heretofore or hereafter reserved or withdrawn for purposes which are inconsistent with the exercise of the authority conferred by this subchapter; and shall include trust or restricted Indian land, whether tribal or allotted, except that such land shall not be included without the consent of the Indians concerned.
(Mar. 29, 1944, ch. 146, § 7, 58 Stat. 134.)
16 U.S.C. § 583g (CONSERVATION)
§ 583g. Rules and regulations; delegation of powers and duties
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may severally prescribe such rules and regulations as may be appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. Each Secretary may delegate any of his powers and duties under this subchapter to other officers or employees of his Department.
(Mar. 29, 1944, ch. 146, § 8, 58 Stat. 134.)
16 U.S.C. § 583h (CONSERVATION)
§ 583h. Prior acts as affecting or affected by subchapter
Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to abrogate or curtail any authority conferred upon the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior by any Act relating to management of federally owned or administered forest lands, and nothing contained in any such Acts shall be construed to limit or restrict any authority conferred upon the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior by this subchapter.
(Mar. 29, 1944, ch. 146, § 9, 58 Stat. 134.)
16 U.S.C. § 583i (CONSERVATION)
§ 583i. Authorization of appropriations
Funds available for the protection or management of Federally owned or administered forest land within the unit concerned may also be expended in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter, and there are authorized to be appropriated such additional sums for the purposes of this subchapter as the Congress may from time to time deem necessary, but such additional sums shall not exceed $150,000 for the Department of Agriculture and $50,000 for the Department of the Interior, for any fiscal year.
(Mar. 29, 1944, ch. 146, § 10, 58 Stat. 135.)
16 U.S.C. § 583j (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j. Establishment and purposes of Foundation
(a) Establishment
There is established the National Forest Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation”) as a charitable and nonprofit corporation domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(b) Purposes
The purposes of the Foundation are to—
(1) encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of money, and of real and personal property for the benefit of, or in connection with, the activities and services of the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture;
(2) undertake and conduct activities that further the purposes for which units of the National Forest System are established and are administered and that are consistent with approved forest plans; and
(3) undertake, conduct and encourage educational, technical and other assistance, and other activities that support the multiple use, research, cooperative forestry and other programs administered by the Forest Service.
(c) Limitation and conflicts of interests
(1) The Foundation shall not participate or intervene in a political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.
(2) No director, officer, or employee of the Foundation shall participate, directly or indirectly, in the consideration or determination of any question before the Foundation affecting—
(A) the financial interests of the director, officer, or employee; or
(B) the interests of any corporation partnership, entity, or organization in which such director, officer, or employee—
(i) is an officer, director, or trustee; or
(ii) has any direct or indirect financial interest.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 402, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2970.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 1993 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 103–106, § 1, Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1031, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 583j–3 and 583j–8 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 583j–3 of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Forest Foundation Act Amendment Act of 1993’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 401, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2969, provided that: “This title [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘National Forest Foundation Act’.”