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20 U.S.C. § 5507 (EDUCATION)
§ 5507. Environmental education awards
(a) National awards
The Administrator shall provide for a series of national awards recognizing outstanding contributions to environmental education.
(b) Required awards
In addition to such other awards as the Administrator may provide for, national environmental awards shall include—
(1) The “Theodore Roosevelt Award” to be given in recognition of an outstanding career in environmental education, teaching, or administration;
(2) The “Henry David Thoreau Award” to be given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to literature on the natural environment and environmental pollution problems;
(3) The “Rachael Carson Award” to be given in recognition of an outstanding contribution in print, film, or broadcast media to public education and information on environmental issues or problems; and
(4) The “Gifford Pinchot Award” to be given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to education and training concerning forestry and natural resource management, including multiple use and sustained yield land management.
(c) Nomination by Environmental Education Advisory Council
Recipients of education awards provided for in subsection (b) of this section shall be nominated by the Environmental Education Advisory Council provided for in section 5508 of this title.
(d) President’s Environmental Youth Awards
The Administrator may provide for the “President’s Environmental Youth Awards” to be given to young people in grades kindergarten through twelfth for an outstanding project to promote local environmental awareness.
(e) Cash awards for elementary and secondary education teachers and local educational agencies
(1) The Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, on behalf of the President, is authorized to develop and administer an awards program to recognize elementary and secondary education teachers and their local educational agencies who demonstrate excellence in advancing environmental education through innovative approaches. One teacher, and the local education agency employing such teacher, from each State, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, are eligible to be selected for an award pursuant to this subsection.
(2) The Chairman is authorized to provide a cash award of up to $2,500 to each teacher selected to receive an award pursuant to this section, which shall be used to further the recipient’s professional development in environmental education.
(3) The Chairman is also authorized to provide a cash award of up to $2,500 to the local education agency employing any teacher selected to receive an award pursuant to this section, which shall be used to fund environmental educational activities and programs. Such awards may not be used for construction costs, general expenses, salaries, bonuses, or other administrative expenses.
(Pub. L. 101–619, § 8, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3332.)
20 U.S.C. § 5510 (EDUCATION)
§ 5510. Authorization
(a) Authorization of appropriations
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out this chapter not to exceed $12,000,000 for each fiscal year 1992 and 1993, not to exceed $13,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and not to exceed $14,000,000 for each fiscal year 1995 and 1996.
(b) Limitations
Of such sums appropriated in a fiscal year, 25 percent shall be available for the activities of the Office of Environmental Education, 25 percent shall be available for the operation of the environmental education and training program, 38 percent shall be available for environmental education grants, 10 percent shall be available for support of the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation, and 2 percent shall be available to support awards pursuant to section 5507(e) of this title.
(c) Availability of funds to National Environmental Education and Training Foundation
Funds appropriated pursuant to this section may be made available to the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation to—
(1) match partially or wholly the amount or value of contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation by private persons and State and local governments; and
(2) provide administrative services under section 5509(d) of this title:
Provided, That the Administrator determines that such funds will be used to carry out the statutory purposes of the Foundation in a manner consistent with the goals, objectives and programs of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 101–619, § 11, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3339.)
20 U.S.C. § 5604 (EDUCATION)
§ 5604. Purpose of Foundation
It is the purpose of the Foundation to—
(1) increase awareness of the importance of and promote the benefit and enjoyment of the Nation’s natural resources;
(2) foster among the American population greater recognition and understanding of the role of the environment, public lands and resources in the development of the United States;
(3) identify critical environmental issues;
(4) establish a Program for Environmental Policy Research and Environmental Conflict Resolution and Training at the Center;
(5) develop resources to properly train professionals in the environmental and related fields;
(6) provide educational outreach regarding environmental policy;
(7) develop resources to properly train Native American and Alaska Native professionals in health care and public policy, by conducting management and leadership training of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and others involved in tribal leadership, providing assistance and resources for policy analysis, and carrying out other appropriate activities.; 1
(8) establish as part of the Foundation the United States Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution to assist the Federal Government in implementing section 4331 of title 42 by providing assessment, mediation, and other related services to resolve environmental disputes involving agencies and instrumentalities of the United States; and
(9) complement the direction established by the President in Executive Order No. 12988 (61 Fed. Reg. 4729; relating to civil justice reform).
(Pub. L. 102–259, § 6, Mar. 19, 1992, 106 Stat. 80; Pub. L. 105–156, § 4, Feb. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 9; Pub. L. 106–568, title VIII, § 817(a), Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2918.)
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order No. 12988, referred to in par. (9), is set out as a note under section 519 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Par. (7). Pub. L. 106–568 inserted before semicolon at end “, by conducting management and leadership training of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and others involved in tribal leadership, providing assistance and resources for policy analysis, and carrying out other appropriate activities.”
1998—Par. (4). Pub. L. 105–156, § 4(1), substituted “Environmental Conflict Resolution and Training” for “an Environmental Conflict Resolution”.
Pars. (8), (9). Pub. L. 105–156, § 4(2)–(4), added pars. (8) and (9).
20 U.S.C. § 5606 (EDUCATION)
§ 5606. Establishment of Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund
(a) Establishment of Trust Fund
There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the “Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund” to be administered by a Foundation. The Trust Fund shall consist of amounts appropriated to it pursuant to section 5609(a) of this title and amounts credited to it under subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Investment of Trust Fund assets
(1) 1 In general.—
It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to invest, at the direction of the Foundation Board, in full the amounts appropriated to the Trust Fund. Such investments shall be in public debt securities with maturities suitable to the needs of the Trust Fund. Investments in public debt securities shall bear interest “at rates determined by the Secretary of the Treasury taking into consideration the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States” of comparable maturity.
(Pub. L. 102–259, § 8, Mar. 19, 1992, 106 Stat. 82; Pub. L. 105–156, § 9, Feb. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 12; Pub. L. 111–90, § 7, Nov. 3, 2009, 123 Stat. 2978.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Pub. L. 111–90 substituted “and Stewart L. Udall” for “Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy” in section catchline and in subsec. (a).
1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–156, § 9(a), substituted “The Trust Fund” for “The fund” and “5609(a)” for “5609”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–156, § 9(b), substituted “Trust Fund” for “Fund” in two places.
20 U.S.C. § 5607 (EDUCATION)
§ 5607. Expenditures and audit of Trust Fund
(a) In general
The Foundation shall pay from the interest and earnings of the Trust Fund such sums as the Board determines are necessary and appropriate to enable the Foundation to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including a reasonable amount for official reception and representation expenses, as determined by the Board, not to exceed $5,000 for a fiscal year.
(b) Audit by Government Accountability Office
The activities of the Foundation and the Center under this chapter may be audited by the Government Accountability Office under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Comptroller General of the United States. Representatives of the Government Accountability Office shall have access to all books, accounts, records, reports filed and all other papers, things, or property belonging to or in use by the Foundation and the Center, pertaining to such federally assisted activities and necessary to facilitate the audit.
(Pub. L. 102–259, § 9, Mar. 19, 1992, 106 Stat. 83; Pub. L. 105–156, § 9(b), Feb. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 12; Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814; Pub. L. 111–90, § 8, Nov. 3, 2009, 123 Stat. 2978.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–90 inserted before period at end “, including a reasonable amount for official reception and representation expenses, as determined by the Board, not to exceed $5,000 for a fiscal year”.
2004—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted “Government Accountability Office” for “General Accounting Office” in heading and in two places in text.
1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–156 substituted “Trust Fund” for “Fund”.
20 U.S.C. § 5607a (EDUCATION)
§ 5607a. Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund
(a) Establishment
There is established in the Treasury of the United States an Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund to be administered by the Foundation. The Fund shall consist of amounts appropriated to the Fund under section 5609(b) of this title and amounts paid into the Fund under section 5607b of this title.
(b) Expenditures
The Foundation shall expend from the Fund such sums as the Board determines are necessary to establish and operate the Institute, including such amounts as are necessary for salaries, administration, the provision of mediation and other services, and such other expenses as the Board determines are necessary, including not to exceed $1,000 annually for official reception and representation expenses.
(c) Distinction from Trust Fund
The Fund shall be maintained separately from the Trust Fund established under section 5606 of this title.
(d) Investment of amounts
(1) In general
The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest such portion of the Fund as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary, required to meet current withdrawals.
(2) Interest-bearing obligations
Investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States.
(3) Acquisition of obligations
For the purpose of investments under paragraph (1), obligations may be acquired—
(A) on original issue at the issue price; or
(B) by purchase of outstanding obligations at the market price.
(4) Sale of obligations
Any obligation acquired by the Fund may be sold by the Secretary of the Treasury at the market price.
(5) Credits to Fund
The interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or redemption of, any obligations held in the Fund shall be credited to and form a part of the Fund.
(Pub. L. 102–259, § 10, as added Pub. L. 105–156, § 6(b), Feb. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 10; amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(h) [title V, § 517(c)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–480, 2681–512.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 10 of Pub. L. 102–259 was renumbered section 12 and is classified to section 5608 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277 inserted before period at end “, including not to exceed $1,000 annually for official reception and representation expenses”.
20 U.S.C. § 5609 (EDUCATION)
§ 5609. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Trust Fund
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Trust Fund $40,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund established by section 5607a of this title $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008, of which—
(1) $3,000,000 shall be used to pay operations costs (including not more than $1,000 for official reception and representation expenses); and
(2) $1,000,000 shall be used for grants or other appropriate arrangements to pay the costs of services provided in a neutral manner relating to, and to support the participation of non-Federal entities (such as State and local governments, tribal governments, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals) in, environmental conflict resolution proceedings involving Federal agencies.
(c) Training of professionals in health care and public policy
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5604(7) of this title $12,300,000 for the 5-fiscal year period beginning with the fiscal year in which this subsection is enacted.
(Pub. L. 102–259, § 13, formerly § 11, Mar. 19, 1992, 106 Stat. 84; renumbered § 13 and amended Pub. L. 105–156, §§ 6(a), 8, Feb. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 9, 12; Pub. L. 106–568, title VIII, § 817(c), Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2918; Pub. L. 108–160, § 2, Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2013.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subsection, referred to in subsec. (c), was enacted by Pub. L. 106–568, which was approved Dec. 27, 2000.
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–160 added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows:
“There are authorized to be appropriated to the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund established under section 5607a of this title—
“(1) $4,250,000 for fiscal year 1998, of which—
“(A) $3,000,000 shall be for capitalization; and
“(B) $1,250,000 shall be for operation costs; and
“(2) $1,250,000 for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2002 for operation costs.”
2000—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–568 added subsec. (c).
1998—Pub. L. 105–156, § 8, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “There is authorized to be appropriated to the Trust Fund” for “There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund”, and added subsec. (b).
20 U.S.C. § 5701 (EDUCATION)
§ 5701. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to establish the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Program to encourage and support research, study, and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind.
(Pub. L. 102–281, title IV, § 422, May 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 142.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 102–281, title IV, § 400, May 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 139, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter and provisions set out as a note under section 5112 of Title 31, Money and Finance] may be cited as the ‘Frank Annunzio Act’.”
Pub. L. 102–281, title IV, § 421, May 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 142, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 421–430) of title IV of Pub. L. 102–281, enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Christopher Columbus Fellowship Act’.”
20 U.S.C. § 5702 (EDUCATION)
§ 5702. Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
(a) Establishment and purposes
There is established, as an independent establishment of the executive branch, the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation (hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “Foundation”).
(b) Membership
The Foundation shall be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. The Board shall be composed of 13 members as follows:
(1) 2 members appointed by the President in consultation with the President pro tempore of the Senate.
(2) 2 members appointed by the President in consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate.
(3) 2 members appointed by the President in consultation with the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(4) 2 members appointed by the President in consultation with the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
(5) 5 members appointed by the President.
(c) Chairman and Vice Chairman of Foundation
The President shall designate a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from among the members appointed by the President.
(d) Terms of office; vacancies
Each member of the Board of Trustees appointed under subsection (b) of this section shall serve for a term of 6 years from the expiration of the term of such member’s predecessor, except that—
(1) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which such member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term; and
(2) of the members first appointed—
(A) 4 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years;
(B) 5 shall be appointed for a term of 4 years; and
(C) 4 shall be appointed for a term of 6 years,
as designated by the President.
(e) Expenses; no additional compensation
Members of the Board shall serve without pay, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the Board.
(Pub. L. 102–281, title IV, § 423, May 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 142.)
20 U.S.C. § 5703 (EDUCATION)
§ 5703. Fellowship recipients
(a) Award
The Foundation is authorized to award fellowships to outstanding individuals to encourage new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind. Recipients shall be known as “Columbus Scholars”.
(b) Term
Fellowships shall be granted for such periods as the Foundation may prescribe but not to exceed 2 years.
(c) Selection
The Foundation may provide, directly or by contract, for the conduct of a nationwide competition for the selection of fellowship recipients.
(Pub. L. 102–281, title IV, § 424, May 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 143.)
20 U.S.C. § 5706 (EDUCATION)
§ 5706. Audits
The activities of the Foundation under this chapter may be audited by the Comptroller General of the United States. The Comptroller General shall have access to all books, accounts, records, reports, and files and all other papers, things, or property belonging to or in use by the Foundation, pertaining to such activities and necessary to facilitate the audit.
(Pub. L. 102–281, title IV, § 427, May 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 144.)
20 U.S.C. § 5707 (EDUCATION)
§ 5707. Executive Secretary of Foundation
(a) Duties
There shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation who shall be appointed by the Board. The Executive Secretary shall be the chief executive officer of the Foundation and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board.
(b) Compensation
The Executive Secretary of the Foundation shall be compensated at an annual rate of basic pay not in excess of the amount payable for Executive Level V.
(Pub. L. 102–281, title IV, § 428, May 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 144.)
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Level V, referred to in subsec. (b), probably means level V of the Executive Schedule, which is set out in section 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
20 U.S.C. § 5709 (EDUCATION)
§ 5709. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Foundation, such sums as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 102–281, title IV, § 430, as added Pub. L. 111–8, div. D, title VI, § 623(2), Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 678.)
20 U.S.C. § 5821 to 5827 (EDUCATION)
§§ 5821 to 5827. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1011(4)(A), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1986
text: Section 5821, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 201, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 133; Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(d) [title VII, § 703(a)(4)], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–211, 1321–252; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327, set forth purpose of part.
text: Section 5822, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 202, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 134; Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(d) [title VII, § 703(a)(5)], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–211, 1321–252; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327, established National Education Goals Panel.
text: Section 5823, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 203, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 136; Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(d) [title VII, § 703(a)(6)], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–211, 1321–252; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327, set forth duties of Panel.
text: Section 5824, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 204, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 136; Pub. L. 103–382, title III, § 361(b)(1), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3974; Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(d) [title VII, § 703(a)(7)], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–211, 1321–252; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327, related to powers of Panel.
text: Section 5825, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 205, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 137, set forth administrative provisions.
text: Section 5826, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 206, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 138, related to appointment of Director and staff and procurement of experts and consultants.
text: Section 5827, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 207, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 138, related to assessment of readiness of children for school.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Jan. 8, 2002, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 107–110, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 5861 to 5864 (EDUCATION)
§§ 5861 to 5864. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–382, title III, § 361(a), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3974
text: Section 5861, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 231, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 151; Pub. L. 103–382, title III, § 394(f)(2), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4027, stated purpose of this part to provide leadership in educational technology.
text: Section 5862, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 232, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 152; Pub. L. 103–382, title III, § 394(f)(3), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4027, related to Federal leadership in use of technology in education.
text: Section 5863, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 234, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 155, related to uses of funds.
text: Section 5864, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 235, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 156, related to non-Federal share of cost of activities assisted under grants or contracts under this part.
20 U.S.C. § 5871 (EDUCATION)
§ 5871. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1011(4)(A), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1986
text: Section, Pub. L. 103–227, title II, § 241, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 156; Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(d) [title VII, § 701(3)], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–211, 1321–251; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327, authorized appropriations.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Jan. 8, 2002, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 107–110, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6301 of this title.