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16 U.S.C. § 6404 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6404. Coral reef conservation Fund
(a) Fund
The Administrator may enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization that promotes coral reef conservation authorizing such organization to receive, hold, and administer funds received pursuant to this section. The organization shall invest, reinvest, and otherwise administer the funds and maintain such funds and any interest or revenues earned in a separate interest bearing account, hereafter referred to as the Fund, established by such organization solely to support partnerships between the public and private sectors that further the purposes of this chapter and are consistent with the national coral reef action strategy under section 6402 of this title.
(b) Authorization to solicit donations
Pursuant to an agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section, an organization may accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift to further the purposes of this chapter. Any moneys received as a gift shall be deposited and maintained in the Fund established by the organization under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Review of performance
The Administrator shall conduct a continuing review of the grant program administered by an organization under this section. Each review shall include a written assessment concerning the extent to which that organization has implemented the goals and requirements of this section and the national coral reef action strategy under section 6402 of this title.
(d) Administration
Under an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Administrator may transfer funds appropriated to carry out this chapter to an organization. Amounts received by an organization under this subsection may be used for matching, in whole or in part, contributions (whether in money, services, or property) made to the organization by private persons and State and local government agencies.
(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 205, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2803.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act” which was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 106–562, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
16 U.S.C. § 6405 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6405. Emergency assistance
The Administrator may make grants to any State, local, or territorial government agency with jurisdiction over coral reefs for emergencies to address unforeseen or disaster-related circumstance 1 pertaining to coral reefs or coral reef ecosystems.
(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 206, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2804.)
16 U.S.C. § 6406 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6406. National program
(a) In general
Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may conduct activities to conserve coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems, that are consistent with this chapter, the National Marine Sanctuaries Act [16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.], the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 [16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.], the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.], the Endangered Species Act of 1973 [16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.], and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 [16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.].
(b) Authorized activities
Activities authorized under subsection (a) of this section include—
(1) mapping, monitoring, assessment, restoration, and scientific research that benefit the understanding, sustainable use, and long-term conservation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems;
(2) enhancing public awareness, education, understanding, and appreciation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems;
(3) providing assistance to States in removing abandoned fishing gear, marine debris, and abandoned vessels from coral reefs to conserve living marine resources; and
(4) cooperative conservation and management of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems with local, regional, or international programs and partners.
(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 207, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2804.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Marine Sanctuaries Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title III of Pub. L. 92–532, Oct. 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 1061, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 32 (§ 1431 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1431 of this title and Tables.
The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (a), is title III of Pub. L. 89–454, as added by Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1280, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1451 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1451 of this title and Tables.
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 94–265, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 331, as amended, 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.
The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1531 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1531 of this title and Tables.
The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 92–522, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1027, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 31 (§ 1361 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1361 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 6407 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6407. Effectiveness reports
(a) Grant program
Not later than 3 years after December 23, 2000, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report that documents the effectiveness of the grant program under section 6403 of this title in meeting the purposes of this chapter. The report shall include a State-by-State summary of Federal and non-Federal contributions toward the costs of each project.
(b) National program
Not later than 2 years after the date on which the Administrator publishes the national coral reef strategy under section 6402 of this title and every 2 years thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing all activities undertaken to implement that strategy, under section 6402 of this title, including a description of the funds obligated each fiscal year to advance coral reef conservation.
(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 208, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2804.)
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
16 U.S.C. § 6408 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6408. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this chapter $16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004, which may remain available until expended.
(b) Administration
Of the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of this section, not more than the lesser of $1,000,000 or 10 percent of the amounts appropriated, may be used for program administration or for overhead costs incurred by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the Department of Commerce and assessed as an administrative charge.
(c) Coral reef conservation program
From the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of this section, there shall be made available to the Secretary $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 for coral reef conservation activities under section 6403 of this title.
(d) National coral reef activities
From the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of this section, there shall be made available to the Secretary $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 for activities under section 6406 of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 209, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2805.)
16 U.S.C. § 6501 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6501. Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to reduce wildfire risk to communities, municipal water supplies, and other at-risk Federal land through a collaborative process of planning, prioritizing, and implementing hazardous fuel reduction projects;
(2) to authorize grant programs to improve the commercial value of forest biomass (that otherwise contributes to the risk of catastrophic fire or insect or disease infestation) for producing electric energy, useful heat, transportation fuel, and petroleum-based product substitutes, and for other commercial purposes;
(3) to enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, including catastrophic wildfire, across the landscape;
(4) to promote systematic gathering of information to address the impact of insect and disease infestations and other damaging agents on forest and rangeland health;
(5) to improve the capacity to detect insect and disease infestations at an early stage, particularly with respect to hardwood forests; and
(6) to protect, restore, and enhance forest ecosystem components—
(A) to promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species;
(B) to improve biological diversity; and
(C) to enhance productivity and carbon sequestration.
(Pub. L. 108–148, § 2, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1888.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 108–148, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1887, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 108–148, § 1(a), Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1887, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter and section 2103b of this title and amending sections 6601, 8606, and 8609 of Title 7, Agriculture] may be cited as the ‘Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003’.”
16 U.S.C. § 6502 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6502. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Federal land
The term “Federal land” means—
(A) land of the National Forest System (as defined in section 1609(a) of this title) administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and
(B) public lands (as defined in section 1702 of title 43), the surface of which is administered by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
(2) Indian tribe
The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 450b of title 25.
(Pub. L. 108–148, § 3, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1888.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 108–148, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1887, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6501 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 6517 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6517. Effect of subchapter
(a) Other authority
Nothing in this subchapter affects, or otherwise biases, the use by the Secretary of other statutory or administrative authority (including categorical exclusions adopted to implement the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)) to conduct a hazardous fuel reduction project on Federal land (including Federal land identified in section 6512(d) of this title) that is not conducted using the process authorized by section 6514 of this title.
(b) National Forest System
For projects and activities of the National Forest System other than authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects, nothing in this subchapter affects, or otherwise biases, the notice, comment, and appeal procedures for projects and activities of the National Forest System contained in part 215 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or the consideration or disposition of any legal action brought with respect to the procedures.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title I, § 107, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1900.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 6518 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6518. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated $760,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out—
(1) activities authorized by this subchapter; and
(2) other hazardous fuel reduction activities of the Secretary, including making grants to States, local governments, Indian tribes, and other eligible recipients for activities authorized by law.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title I, § 108, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1901.)
16 U.S.C. § 6531 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6531. Biomass commercial utilization grant program
(a) In general
In addition to any other authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to a person that owns or operates a facility that uses biomass as a raw material to produce electric energy, sensible heat, transportation fuel, or substitutes for petroleum-based products, the Secretary may make grants to a person that owns or operates a facility that uses biomass for wood-based products or other commercial purposes to offset the costs incurred to purchase biomass.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title II, § 203, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1902.)
16 U.S.C. § 6541 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6541. Findings and purposes
(a) Findings
Congress finds that—
(1) there has been a dramatic shift in public attitudes and perceptions about forest management, particularly in the understanding and practice of sustainable forest management;
(2) it is commonly recognized that the proper stewardship of forest land is essential to sustaining and restoring the health of watersheds;
(3) forests can provide essential ecological services in filtering pollutants, buffering important rivers and estuaries, and minimizing flooding, which makes forest restoration worthy of special focus; and
(4) strengthened education, technical assistance, and financial assistance for nonindustrial private forest landowners and communities, relating to the protection of watershed health, is needed to realize the expectations of the general public.
(b) Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are—
(1) to improve landowner and public understanding of the connection between forest management and watershed health;
(2) to encourage landowners to maintain tree cover on property and to use tree plantings and vegetative treatments as creative solutions to watershed problems associated with varying land uses;
(3) to enhance and complement forest management and buffer use for watersheds, with an emphasis on community watersheds;
(4) to establish new partnerships and collaborative watershed approaches to forest management, stewardship, and conservation;
(5) to provide technical and financial assistance to States to deliver a coordinated program that enhances State forestry best-management practices programs, and conserves and improves forested land and potentially forested land, through technical, financial, and educational assistance to qualifying individuals and entities; and
(6) to maximize the proper management and conservation of wetland forests and to assist in the restoration of those forests.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title III, § 301, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1902.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this title”, meaning title III of Pub. L. 108–148, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1902, which enacted this subchapter and section 2103b of this title. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 6552 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6552. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Applied silvicultural assessment
(A) In general
The term “applied silvicultural assessment” means any vegetative or other treatment carried out for information gathering and research purposes.
(B) Inclusions
The term “applied silvicultural assessment” includes timber harvesting, thinning, prescribed burning, pruning, and any combination of those activities.
(2) 1890 Institution
(A) In general
The term “1890 Institution” means a college or university that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.).
(B) Inclusion
The term “1890 Institution” includes Tuskegee University.
(3) Forest-damaging insect
The term “forest-damaging insect” means—
(A) a Southern pine beetle;
(B) a mountain pine beetle;
(C) a spruce bark beetle;
(D) a gypsy moth;
(E) a hemlock woolly adelgid;
(F) an emerald ash borer;
(G) a red oak borer;
(H) a white oak borer; and
(I) such other insects as may be identified by the Secretary.
(4) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means—
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Forest Service, with respect to National Forest System land; and
(B) the Secretary of the Interior, acting through appropriate offices of the United States Geological Survey, with respect to federally owned land administered by the Secretary of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title IV, § 402, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1908.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Act of August 30, 1890, referred to in par. (2)(A), is act Aug. 30, 1890, ch. 841, 26 Stat. 417, as amended, popularly known as the Agricultural College Act of 1890 and also as the Second Morrill Act, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 321 et seq.) of chapter 13 of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 321 of Title 7 and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 6556 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6556. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subchapter for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title IV, § 406, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1911.)
16 U.S.C. § 6571 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6571. Establishment of healthy forests reserve program
(a) Establishment
The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish the healthy forests reserve program for the purpose of restoring and enhancing forest ecosystems—
(1) to promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species;
(2) to improve biodiversity; and
(3) to enhance carbon sequestration.
(b) Coordination
The Secretary of Agriculture shall carry out the healthy forests reserve program in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 501, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1911.)
16 U.S.C. § 6573 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6573. Restoration plans
(a) In general
Land enrolled in the healthy forests reserve program shall be subject to a restoration plan, to be developed jointly by the landowner and the Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with the Secretary of 1 Interior.
(b) Practices
The restoration plan shall require such restoration practices as are necessary to restore and enhance habitat for—
(1) species listed as endangered or threatened under section 1533 of this title; and
(2) animal or plant species before the species reach threatened or endangered status, such as candidate, State-listed species, and special concern species.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 503, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1912.)
16 U.S.C. § 6574 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6574. Financial assistance
(a) Permanent easements
In the case of land enrolled in the healthy forests reserve program using a permanent easement (or an easement described in section 6572(f)(1)(C)(ii) 1 of this title), the Secretary of Agriculture shall pay the owner of the land an amount equal to not less than 75 percent, nor more than 100 percent, of (as determined by the Secretary)—
(1) the fair market value of the enrolled land during the period the land is subject to the easement, less the fair market value of the land encumbered by the easement; and
(2) the actual costs of the approved conservation practices or the average cost of approved practices carried out on the land during the period in which the land is subject to the easement.
(b) Thirty-year easement
In the case of land enrolled in the healthy forests reserve program using a 30-year easement, the Secretary of Agriculture shall pay the owner of the land an amount equal to not more than (as determined by the Secretary)—
(1) 75 percent of the fair market value of the land, less the fair market value of the land encumbered by the easement; and
(2) 75 percent of the actual costs of the approved conservation practices or 75 percent of the average cost of approved practices.
(c) Ten-year agreement
In the case of land enrolled in the healthy forests reserve program using a 10-year cost-share agreement, the Secretary of Agriculture shall pay the owner of the land an amount equal to not more than (as determined by the Secretary)—
(1) fifty percent of the actual costs of the approved conservation practices; or
(2) fifty percent of the average cost of approved practices.
(d) Acceptance of contributions
The Secretary of Agriculture may accept and use contributions of non-Federal funds to make payments under this section.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 504, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1913; Pub. L. 110–234, title VIII, § 8205(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1295; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VIII, § 8205(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2057.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 8205(b), substituted “Permanent easements” for “Easements of not more than 99 years” in heading and “a permanent easement (or an easement described in section 6572(f)(1)(C)(ii) of this title)” for “an easement of not more than 99 years described in section 6572(f)(1)(C) of this title” in introductory provisions.
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.
16 U.S.C. § 6578 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6578. Funding
(a) In general
Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make available $9,750,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012 to carry out this subchapter.
(b) Duration of availability
The funds made available under subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 508, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1914; Pub. L. 110–234, title VIII, § 8205(c), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1295; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VIII, § 8205(c), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2057.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 8205(c), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter—
“(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and
“(2) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2008.”
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.