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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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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. § 7111 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7111. Secure payments for States containing Federal land
(a) State payment
For each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012, the Secretary of Agriculture shall calculate for each eligible State an amount equal to the sum of the products obtained by multiplying—
(1) the adjusted share for each eligible county within the eligible State; by
(2) the full funding amount for the fiscal year.
(b) County payment
For each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012, the Secretary of the Interior shall calculate for each eligible county that received a 50-percent payment during the eligibility period an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying—
(1) the 50-percent adjusted share for the eligible county; by
(2) the full funding amount for the fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title I, § 101, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3896; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 905.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 101 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—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 112–141 substituted “2012” for “2011” in introductory provisions.
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: 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: 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. § 7127 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7127. Availability of project funds
(a) Submission of proposed projects to obligate funds
By September 30, 2008 (or as soon thereafter as the Secretary concerned determines is practicable), and each September 30 thereafter for each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 2012, a resource advisory committee shall submit to the Secretary concerned pursuant to section 7123(a)(1) of this title a sufficient number of project proposals that, if approved, would result in the obligation of at least the full amount of the project funds reserved by the participating county in the preceding fiscal year.
(b) Use or transfer of unobligated funds
Subject to section 7128 of this title, if a resource advisory committee fails to comply with subsection (a) for a fiscal year, any project funds reserved by the participating county in the preceding fiscal year and remaining unobligated shall be available for use as part of the project submissions in the next fiscal year.
(c) Effect of rejection of projects
Subject to section 7128 of this title, any project funds reserved by a participating county in the preceding fiscal year that are unobligated at the end of a fiscal year because the Secretary concerned has rejected one or more proposed projects shall be available for use as part of the project submissions in the next fiscal year.
(d) Effect of court orders
(1) In general
If an approved project under this chapter is enjoined or prohibited by a Federal court, the Secretary concerned shall return the unobligated project funds related to the project to the participating county or counties that reserved the funds.
(2) Expenditure of funds
The returned funds shall be available for the county to expend in the same manner as the funds reserved by the county under subparagraph (B) or (C)(i) of section 7112(d)(1) of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title II, § 207, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3908; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 905.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (d)(1), 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 207 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. (a). Pub. L. 112–141 substituted “2012” for “2011”.
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, 2012.
(b) Deposits in Treasury
Any project funds not obligated by September 30, 2013, 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.)
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: 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”.
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: 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. § 7142 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7142. Use
(a) Authorized uses
A participating county, including any applicable agencies of the participating county, shall use county funds, in accordance with this subchapter, only—
(1) to carry out activities under the Firewise Communities program to provide to homeowners in fire-sensitive ecosystems education on, and assistance with implementing, techniques in home siting, home construction, and home landscaping that can increase the protection of people and property from wildfires;
(2) to reimburse the participating county for search and rescue and other emergency services, including firefighting, that are—
(A) performed on Federal land after the date on which the use was approved under subsection (b); and
(B) paid for by the participating county; and
(3) to develop community wildfire protection plans in coordination with the appropriate Secretary concerned.
(b) Proposals
A participating county shall use county funds for a use described in subsection (a) only after a 45-day public comment period, at the beginning of which the participating county shall—
(1) publish in any publications of local record a proposal that describes the proposed use of the county funds; and
(2) submit the proposal to any resource advisory committee established under section 7125 of this title for the participating county.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 302, 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)(9), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 906.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 302 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. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 112–141 inserted “and” at end.
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: 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.
16 U.S.C. § 7144 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7144. Termination of authority
(a) In general
The authority to initiate projects under this subchapter terminates on September 30, 2012.
(b) Availability
Any county funds not obligated by September 30, 2013, shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 304, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3910; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2), (10), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 905, 906.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(2), substituted “2012” for “2011”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(10), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
16 U.S.C. § 7151 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7151. Regulations
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior shall issue regulations to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title IV, § 401, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3910.)
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 set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 401 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. § 7152 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7152. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this chapter for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title IV, § 402, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3910; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 905.)
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 set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 402 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—Pub. L. 112–141 substituted “2012” for “2011”.
16 U.S.C. § 7153 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7153. Treatment of funds and revenues
(a) Relation to other appropriations
Funds made available under section 7152 of this title and funds made available to a Secretary concerned under section 7126 of this title shall be in addition to any other annual appropriations for the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
(b) Deposit of revenues and other funds
All revenues generated from projects pursuant to subchapter II, including any interest accrued from the revenues, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title IV, § 403, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3910.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 403 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.