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16 U.S.C. § 7143a (CONSERVATION)
§ 7143a. Amounts obligated but unspent; prohibition on use of funds
(a) Amounts obligated but unspent
Any county funds that were obligated by the applicable participating county before October 1, 2017, but are unspent on October 1, 2020—
(1) may, at the option of the participating county, be deemed to have been reserved by the participating county on October 1, 2020, for expenditure in accordance with this subchapter; and
(2)
(A) may be used by the participating county for any authorized use under section 7142(a) of this title; and
(B) on a determination by the participating county under subparagraph (A) to use the county funds, shall be available for projects initiated after October 1, 2020, subject to section 7144 of this title.
(b) Prohibition on use of funds
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective beginning on November 15, 2021, no county funds made available under this subchapter may be used by any participating county for any lobbying activity, regardless of the purpose for which the funds are obligated on or before that date.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 304, as added Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XII, § 41202(g)(2), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1134.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 304 of Pub. L. 106–393 was renumbered section 305 and is classified to section 7144 of this title.
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. § 7144 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7144. Termination of authority
(a) In general
The authority to initiate projects under this subchapter terminates on September 30, 2028.
(b) Availability
Any county funds not obligated by September 30, 2029, shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 305, formerly § 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; Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3), Oct. 2, 2013, 127 Stat. 545; Pub. L. 114–10, title V, § 524(d), Apr. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 180; Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title IV, § 401(c), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title III, § 301(c), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3021; renumbered § 305 and amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XII, § 41202(f), (g)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1134; Pub. L. 119–58, § 2(d), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 715.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 119–58, § 2(d)(1), substituted “2028” for “2025”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 119–58, § 2(d)(2), substituted “2029” for “2026”.
2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(f)(1), substituted “2025” for “2022”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(f)(2), substituted “2026” for “2023”.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(c)(1), substituted “2022” for “2020”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(c)(2), substituted “2023” for “2021”.
2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(c)(1), substituted “2020” for “2017”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(c)(2), substituted “2021” for “2018”.
2015—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(d)(1), substituted “2017” for “2013”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(d)(2), substituted “2018” for “2014”.
2013—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3)(A), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3)(B), 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)(10), 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. § 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: 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 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.
(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; Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(4), Oct. 2, 2013, 127 Stat. 545; Pub. L. 114–10, title V, § 524(e), Apr. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 180.)
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 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: 2015—Pub. L. 114–10 struck out before period at end “for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2013”.
2013—Pub. L. 113–40 substituted “2013” for “2012”.
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: Editorial Notes
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.
16 U.S.C. § 7201 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7201. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) System
The term “system” means the National Landscape Conservation System established by section 7202(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title II, § 2001, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1094.)
16 U.S.C. § 7301 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7301. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to encourage the collaborative, science-based ecosystem restoration of priority forest landscapes through a process that—
(1) encourages ecological, economic, and social sustainability;
(2) leverages local resources with national and private resources;
(3) facilitates the reduction of wildfire management costs, including through reestablishing natural fire regimes and reducing the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire; and
(4) demonstrates the degree to which—
(A) various ecological restoration techniques—
(i) achieve ecological and watershed health objectives; and
(ii) affect wildfire activity and management costs; and
(B) the use of forest restoration byproducts can offset treatment costs while benefitting local rural economies and improving forest health.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title IV, § 4001, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1141.)
16 U.S.C. § 7302 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7302. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Fund
The term “Fund” means the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund established by section 7303(f) of this title.
(2) Program
The term “program” means the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program established under section 7303(a) of this title.
(3) Proposal
The term “proposal” means a collaborative forest landscape restoration proposal described in section 7303(b) of this title.
(4) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
(5) Strategy
The term “strategy” means a landscape restoration strategy described in section 7303(b)(1) of this title.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title IV, § 4002, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1141.)
16 U.S.C. § 7401 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7401. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to implement the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.
(Pub. L. 114–81, title III, § 302, Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 664.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 114–81, title III, § 301, Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 664, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Port State Measures Agreement Act of 2015’.”
16 U.S.C. § 7403 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7403. Duties and authorities of the Secretary
(a) Regulations
The Secretary may, as needed, promulgate such regulations—
(1) in accordance with section 553 of title 5;
(2) consistent with provisions of this chapter; 1 and
(3) with respect to enforcement measures, in consultation with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating;
as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, to the extent that such regulations are not already promulgated.
(b) Ports of entry
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, may designate and publicize the ports to which vessels may seek entry. No port may be designated under this section that has not also been designated as a port of entry for customs reporting purposes pursuant to section 1433 of title 19 1 or that is not specified under an existing international fisheries agreement.
(c) Notification
The Secretary shall provide notification of the denial of port entry or the use of port services for a vessel under section 7404 of this title, the withdrawal of the denial of port services for a foreign vessel, the taking of enforcement action pursuant to section 7405 of this title with respect to a foreign vessel, or the results of any inspection of a foreign vessel conducted pursuant to this chapter to the flag nation of the vessel and, as appropriate, to the nation of which the vessel’s master is a national, relevant coastal nations, RFMOs, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and other relevant international organizations.
(d) Confirmation that fish were taken in accordance with conservation and management measures
The Secretary may request confirmation from the flag state of a foreign vessel that the fish on board a foreign vessel in a port subject to the jurisdiction of the United States were taken in accordance with applicable RFMO conservation and management measures.
(Pub. L. 114–81, title III, § 304, Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 665.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), was in the original “the title” and was translated as meaning “this title” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Section 1433 of title 19, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original a reference to “section 1433 of title 19, United States Code” but probably should have been a reference to section 433 of the Tariff Act of 1930, act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, which is classified to section 1433 of Title 19, Customs Duties.
16 U.S.C. § 7405 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7405. Inspections
The Secretary, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall conduct foreign vessel inspections in ports subject to the jurisdiction of the United States as necessary to achieve the purposes of the Agreement and this chapter. If, following an inspection, the Secretary has reasonable grounds to believe that a foreign vessel has engaged in IUU fishing or fishing-related activities in support of such fishing, the Secretary may take enforcement action under this chapter or other applicable law, and shall deny the vessel the use of port services, in accordance with section 7404 of this title.
(Pub. L. 114–81, title III, § 306, Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 667.)
16 U.S.C. § 7406 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7406. Prohibited acts
It is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States—
(1) to violate any provision of this chapter or the regulations issued under this chapter;
(2) to refuse to permit any authorized officer to board, search, or inspect a vessel that is subject to the person’s control in connection with the enforcement of this chapter or the regulations issued under this chapter;
(3) to submit false information pursuant to any requirement under this chapter or the regulations issued under this chapter; or
(4) to commit any offense enumerated in paragraph (4), (5), (7), or (9) of section 707(a) 1 of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act (16 U.S.C. 6906(a)).
(Pub. L. 114–81, title III, § 307, Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 667.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 707(a) of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act, referred to in par. (4), probably means section 507(a) of title V of Pub. L. 109–479, which is classified to section 6906(a) of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 7408 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7408. International cooperation and assistance
(a) Assistance to developing nations and international organizations
Consistent with existing authority and the availability of funds, the Secretary shall provide appropriate assistance to developing nations and international organizations of which such nations are members to assist those nations in meeting their obligations under the Agreement.
(b) Personnel, services, equipment, and facilities
In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary may, by agreement, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, utilize the personnel, services, equipment, and facilities of any Federal, State, local, or foreign government or any entity of any such government.
(Pub. L. 114–81, title III, § 309, Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 669.)
16 U.S.C. § 7409 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7409. Relationship to other laws
(a) In general
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to displace any requirements imposed by the customs laws of the United States or any other laws or regulations enforced or administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Where more stringent requirements regarding port entry or access to port services exist under other Federal law, those more stringent requirements shall apply. Nothing in this chapter shall affect a vessel’s entry into port, in accordance with international law, for reasons of force majeure or distress.
(b) United States obligations under international law
This chapter shall be interpreted and applied in accordance with United States obligations under international law.
(Pub. L. 114–81, title III, § 310, Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 669.)
16 U.S.C. § 7501 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7501. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Coastal county
The term “coastal county” has the meaning given the term by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the document entitled “NOAA’s List of Coastal Counties for the Bureau of the Census” (or similar successor document).
(2) Coastal State
The term “coastal State” has the meaning given the term “coastal state” in section 1453 of this title.
(3) Foundation
The term “Foundation” means the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation established by section 3701(a) of this title.
(4) Fund
The term “Fund” means the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund established under section 7503(a) of this title.
(5) Indian tribe
The term “Indian tribe” means any federally recognized Indian tribe.
(6) Administrator
Except as otherwise specifically provided, the term “Administrator” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(7) Tidal shoreline
The term “tidal shoreline” has the meaning given that term pursuant to section 923.110(c)(2)(i) of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, or a similar successor regulation.
(Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title IX, § 902, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3031.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title IX, § 901, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3031, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘National Oceans and Coastal Security Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 7502 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7502. Purposes and agreements
(a) Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are to better understand and utilize the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes of the United States, and ensure present and future generations will benefit from the full range of ecological, economic, social, and recreational opportunities, security, and services these resources are capable of providing.
(b) Agreements
The Administrator and the Foundation may enter into such agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title IX, § 903, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3031.)
16 U.S.C. § 7503 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7503. National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund
(a) Establishment
The Administrator and the Foundation are authorized to establish the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund as a tax exempt fund to further the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Deposits
(1) In general
There shall be deposited into the Fund amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out this chapter.
(2) Prohibitions on donations from foreign governments
No amounts donated by a foreign government, as defined in section 7342 of title 5, may be deposited into the Fund.
(c) Requirements
Any amounts received by the Foundation pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), except the provisions of—
(1) section 4(e)(1)(B) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 3703(e)(1)(B)); and
(2) section 10(a) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 3709(a)).
(d) Expenditure
Of the amounts deposited into the Fund for each fiscal year—
(1) funds may be used by the Foundation to award grants to coastal States under section 7505(b) of this title;
(2) funds may be used by the Foundation to award grants under section 7505(c) of this title;
(3) no more than 2 percent may be used by the Administrator and the Foundation for administrative expenses to carry out this chapter, which amount shall be divided between the Administrator and the Foundation pursuant to an agreement reached and documented by both the Administrator and the Foundation.
(e) Recovery of payments
After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Administrator is authorized to recover any Federal payments under this section if the Foundation—
(1) makes a withdrawal or expenditure from the Fund that is not consistent with the requirements of section 7504 of this title; or
(2) fails to comply with a procedure, measure, method, or standard established under section 7505(a)(1) of this title.
(Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title IX, § 904, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3031.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 98–244, Mar. 26, 1984, 98 Stat. 107, which is classified generally to chapter 57 (§ 3701 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3701 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 7504 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7504. Eligible uses
(a) In general
Amounts in the Fund may be allocated by the Foundation to support programs and activities intended to better understand and utilize ocean and coastal resources, coastal infrastructure, and ecosystem services provided by natural systems such as coral reefs, including baseline scientific research, ocean observing, and other programs and activities carried out in coordination with Federal and State departments or agencies.
(b) Prohibition on use of funds for litigation or other purposes
No funds made available under this chapter may be used to—
(1) fund litigation against the Federal Government; or
(2) fund the creation of national marine monuments and marine protected areas, marine spatial planning, or the National Ocean Policy.
(Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title IX, § 905, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3032; Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3951.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–263 substituted “, coastal infrastructure, and ecosystem services provided by natural systems such as coral reefs” for “and coastal infrastructure”.
16 U.S.C. § 7506 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7506. Annual report
(a) Requirement for annual report
Subject to subsection (c),1 beginning with fiscal year 2017, not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Foundation shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the operation of the Fund during that fiscal year.
(b) Content
Each annual report submitted under subsection (a) for a fiscal year shall include—
(1) a full and complete statement of the receipts, including the source of all receipts, expenditures, and investments of the Fund;
(2) a statement of the amounts deposited in the Fund and the balance remaining in the Fund at the end of the fiscal year; and
(3) a description of the expenditures made from the Fund for the fiscal year, including the purpose of the expenditures.
(Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title IX, § 907, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3034.)
16 U.S.C. § 7507 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7507. Funding
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 2017, 2018, and 2019 for this chapter.
(Pub. L. 114–113, div. O, title IX, § 908, Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3034.)