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16 U.S.C. § 3774 (CONSERVATION)
§ 3774. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter not more than $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 109–294, § 5, Oct. 3, 2006, 120 Stat. 1354; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(a), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 779.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–9 substituted “2019 through 2023” for “2006 through 2011”.
16 U.S.C. § 4245 (CONSERVATION)
§ 4245. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund and to the Secretary a total of not to exceed $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to carry out this chapter, to remain available until expended.
(b) Administrative expenses
Of amounts available each fiscal year to carry out this chapter, the Secretary may expend not more than 3 percent or $100,000, whichever is greater, to pay the administrative expenses necessary to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 100–478, title II, § 2306, Oct. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 2323; Pub. L. 102–440, title III, § 302, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2234; Pub. L. 105–217, § 2, Aug. 5, 1998, 112 Stat. 911; Pub. L. 107–111, §§ 2, 3, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2095; Pub. L. 107–141, § 5(b)(2)(B), Feb. 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 14; Pub. L. 110–132, § 2(b), (c), Dec. 6, 2007, 121 Stat. 1360; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(1)(A), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 784.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–9 substituted “2019 through 2023” for “2007 through 2012”.
2007—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–132, § 2(c), substituted “2007 through 2012” for “2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–132, § 2(b), substituted “$100,000” for “$80,000”.
2002—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–141 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in two places in text as reference to this chapter.
Pub. L. 107–111 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “is authorized” for “are authorized” and “2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007” for “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002”, and added subsec. (b).
1998—Pub. L. 105–217 substituted “fiscal years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002” for “fiscal years 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998”.
1992—Pub. L. 102–440 substituted “fiscal years 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998” for “fiscal years 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993”.
heading: Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 107–141, § 5(b)(2), Feb. 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 14, provided that the amendment by section 5(b)(2) of Pub. L. 107–141 is effective on the day after Jan. 8, 2002.
16 U.S.C. § 4266 (CONSERVATION)
§ 4266. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to carry out this chapter, which may remain available until expended.
(b) Administrative expenses
Of amounts available each fiscal year to carry out this chapter, the Secretary may expend not more than 3 percent or $100,000, whichever is greater, to pay the administrative expenses necessary to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 105–96, § 8, formerly § 7, Nov. 19, 1997, 111 Stat. 2153; renumbered § 8 and amended Pub. L. 107–141, §§ 2–4, Feb. 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 13; Pub. L. 110–133, § 2(b), (c), Dec. 6, 2007, 121 Stat. 1362; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(1)(B), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 784.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–9 substituted “2019 through 2023” for “2007 through 2012”.
2007—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–133, § 2(c), substituted “2007 through 2012” for “2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–133, § 2(b), substituted “$100,000” for “$80,000”.
2002—Pub. L. 107–141, § 3, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “There is authorized” for “There are authorized”, and added subsec. (b).
Pub. L. 107–141, § 2, substituted “2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007” for “1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002”.
16 U.S.C. § 4411 (CONSERVATION)
§ 4411. Relationship to other authorities
(a) Acquisition of lands and waters
Nothing in this chapter affects, alters, or modifies the Secretary’s authorities, responsibilities, obligations, or powers to acquire lands or waters or interests therein under any other statute.
(b) Mitigation
The Federal funds made available under this chapter and section 669b(b) of this title may not be used for fish and wildlife mitigation purposes under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) or the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, Public Law 99–662 (1986), 100 Stat. 4235.
(Pub. L. 101–233, § 12, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1977.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act Mar. 10, 1934, ch. 55, 48 Stat. 401, which is classified generally to sections 661 to 666c–1 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 661(a) of this title, Short Title note set out under section 661 of this title, and Tables.
The Water Resources Development Act of 1986, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 99–662, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4082, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2201 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters, and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 5306 (CONSERVATION)
§ 5306. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to carry out this chapter, to remain available until expended.
(b) Administrative expenses
Of amounts available each fiscal year to carry out this chapter, the Secretary may expend not more than 3 percent or $100,000, whichever is greater, to pay the administrative expenses necessary to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 103–391, § 10, formerly § 7, Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4097; renumbered § 9 and amended Pub. L. 105–312, title IV, §§ 405(1), 407, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 2960, 2961; renumbered § 10 and amended Pub. L. 107–112, §§ 2–4, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2097; Pub. L. 110–132, § 3(b), (c), Dec. 6, 2007, 121 Stat. 1360; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(1)(C), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 784.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–9 substituted “2019 through 2023” for “2007 through 2012”.
2007—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–132, § 3(c), substituted “2007 through 2012” for “2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–132, § 3(b), substituted “$100,000” for “$80,000”.
2002—Pub. L. 107–112, §§ 2, 3, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “is authorized” for “are authorized” and “2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007” for “1996 through 2002”, and added subsec. (b).
1998—Pub. L. 105–312, § 407, substituted “1996 through 2002” for “1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000”.
16 U.S.C. § 6109 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6109. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter $6,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
(b) Use of funds
Of the amounts made available under subsection (a) for each fiscal year, not less than 75 percent shall be expended for projects carried out at a location outside of the United States.
(Pub. L. 106–247, § 10, July 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 597; Pub. L. 109–363, title III, § 302(i), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2077; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7002, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 801.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–9 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to approriations for fiscal years 2006 through 2010.
2006—Pub. L. 109–363 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010 the amount specified for that fiscal year in subsection (b)” for “$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2005”, and added subsecs. (b) to (d).
16 U.S.C. § 6304 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6304. Great Ape Conservation Fund
(a) Establishment
There is established in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund a separate account to be known as the “Great Ape Conservation Fund”, consisting of—
(1) amounts transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the Fund under subsection (e);
(2) amounts appropriated to the Fund under section 6305 of this title; and
(3) any interest earned on investment of amounts in the Fund under subsection (c).
(b) Expenditures from Fund
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), upon request by the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer from the Fund to the Secretary, without further appropriation, such amounts as the Secretary determines are necessary to provide assistance under section 6303 of this title.
(2) Administrative expenses
Of the amounts in the account available for each fiscal year, the Secretary may expend not more than 3 percent, or up to $150,000, whichever is greater, to pay the administrative expenses necessary to carry out this chapter.
(c) 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 of the Treasury, required to meet current withdrawals. Investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States.
(2) 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.
(3) Sale of obligations
Any obligation acquired by the Fund may be sold by the Secretary of the Treasury at the market price.
(4) 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.
(d) Transfers of amounts
(1) In general
The amounts required to be transferred to the Fund under this section shall be transferred at least monthly from the general fund of the Treasury to the Fund on the basis of estimates made by the Secretary of the Treasury.
(2) Adjustments
Proper adjustment shall be made in amounts subsequently transferred to the extent prior estimates were in excess of or less than the amounts required to be transferred.
(e) Acceptance and use of donations
The Secretary may accept and use donations to provide assistance under section 6303 of this title. Amounts received by the Secretary in the form of donations shall be transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the Fund.
(Pub. L. 106–411, § 5, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1793; Pub. L. 109–363, title VII, § 702, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2082; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(2)(C), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 785.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–9 substituted “$150,000” for “$100,000”.
2006—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 109–363 substituted “expend” for “expand” and “$100,000” for “$80,000”.
16 U.S.C. § 6305 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6305. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 106–411, § 6, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1794; Pub. L. 109–363, title VII, § 703, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2082; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(2)(D), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 785.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–9 substituted “2019 through 2023” for “2006 through 2010”.
2006—Pub. L. 109–363 substituted “fiscal years 2006 through 2010” for “fiscal years 2001 through 2005”.
16 U.S.C. § 6604 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6604. Marine Turtle Conservation Fund
(a) Establishment
There is established in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund a separate account to be known as the “Marine Turtle Conservation Fund”, consisting of—
(1) amounts transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the Fund under subsection (e);
(2) amounts appropriated to the Fund under section 6606(a) of this title; and
(3) any interest earned on investment of amounts in the Fund under subsection (c).
(b) Expenditures from Fund
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), on request by the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer from the Fund to the Secretary, without further appropriation, such amounts as the Secretary determines are necessary to carry out section 6603 of this title.
(2) Administrative expenses
Of the amounts in the account available for each fiscal year, the Secretary may expend not more than 5 percent, or up to $150,000, whichever is greater, to pay the administrative expenses necessary to carry out this chapter.
(c) 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 of the Treasury, required to meet current withdrawals. Investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States.
(2) 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.
(3) Sale of obligations
Any obligation acquired by the Fund may be sold by the Secretary of the Treasury at the market price.
(4) 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.
(d) Transfers of amounts
(1) In general
The amounts required to be transferred to the Fund under this section shall be transferred at least monthly from the general fund of the Treasury to the Fund on the basis of estimates made by the Secretary of the Treasury.
(2) Adjustments
Proper adjustment shall be made in amounts subsequently transferred to the extent prior estimates were in excess of or less than the amounts required to be transferred.
(e) Acceptance and use of donations
The Secretary may accept and use donations to provide assistance under section 6603 of this title. Amounts received by the Secretary in the form of donations shall be transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit in the Fund.
(Pub. L. 108–266, § 5, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 794; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(3)(D), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 788.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 116–9, § 7001(c)(3)(D)(i), substituted “section 6606(a)” for “section 6605”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–9, § 7001(c)(3)(D)(ii), substituted “5 percent, or up to $150,000” for “3 percent, or up to $80,000”.
16 U.S.C. § 6605 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6605. Advisory group
(a) In general
To assist in carrying out this chapter, the Secretary may convene an advisory group consisting of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises.
(b) Public participation
(1) Meetings
The Advisory Group shall—
(A) ensure that each meeting of the advisory group is open to the public; and
(B) provide, at each meeting, an opportunity for interested persons to present oral or written statements concerning items on the agenda.
(2) Notice
The Secretary shall provide to the public timely notice of each meeting of the advisory group.
(3) Minutes
Minutes of each meeting of the advisory group shall be kept by the Secretary and shall be made available to the public.
(c) Exemption from Federal Advisory Committee Act
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the advisory group.
(Pub. L. 108–266, § 6, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 795; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(3)(E), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 788.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–9 inserted “, freshwater turtles, or tortoises” after “marine turtles”.
16 U.S.C. § 6606 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6606. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
(b) Allocation
Of the amounts made available for each fiscal year pursuant to subsection (a)—
(1) not less than $1,510,000 shall be used by the Secretary for marine turtle conservation purposes in accordance with this chapter; and
(2) of the amounts in excess of the amount described in paragraph (1), not less than 40 percent shall be used by the Secretary for freshwater turtle and tortoise conservation purposes in accordance with this chapter.
(Pub. L. 108–266, § 7, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 795; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(3)(F), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 788.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–9 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009.”
16 U.S.C. § 6809 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6809. Sunset provision
The authority of the Secretary to carry out this chapter shall terminate September 30, 2019.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 810, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3389; Pub. L. 113–235, div. F, title IV, § 422, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2449; Pub. L. 114–53, div. B, § 134, Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 509, renumbered div. B, Pub. L. 114–113, § 8(3), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 2245; Pub. L. 114–223, div. C, § 133, Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 914; Pub. L. 115–56, div. D, § 131, Sept. 8, 2017, 131 Stat. 1145.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Pub. L. 115–56 substituted “September 30, 2019” for “September 30, 2018”.
2016—Pub. L. 114–223 substituted “September 30, 2018” for “September 30, 2017”.
2015—Pub. L. 114–53 substituted “September 30, 2017.” for “on September 30, 2016.”
2014—Pub. L. 113–235 substituted “on September 30, 2016” for “10 years after December 8, 2004”. Amendment was executed as the probable intent of Congress, notwithstanding error in directory language which referenced the editorial translation of “December 8, 2004” rather than “the date of the enactment of this Act” which appeared in the original.
heading: Recreation Fees
text: Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title IV, § 427, Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 264, provided that: “Section 810 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6809) shall be applied by substituting ‘October 1, 2020’ for ‘September 30, 2019’.”
16 U.S.C. § 7901 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7901. Congressional declaration of national policy
(a) In general
Congress declares that it is the policy of the United States that Federal departments and agencies, in accordance with the missions of the departments and agencies, Executive Orders 12962 and 13443 (60 Fed. Reg. 30769 (June 7, 1995); 72 Fed. Reg. 46537 (August 16, 2007)), and applicable law, shall—
(1) facilitate the expansion and enhancement of hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting opportunities on Federal land, in consultation with the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, State and Tribal fish and wildlife agencies, and the public;
(2) conserve and enhance aquatic systems and the management of game species and the habitat of those species on Federal land, including through hunting and fishing, in a manner that respects—
(A) State management authority over wildlife resources; and
(B) private property rights; and
(3) consider hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting opportunities as part of all Federal plans for land, resource, and travel management.
(b) Exclusion
In this title,1 the term “fishing” does not include commercial fishing in which fish are harvested, either in whole or in part, that are intended to enter commerce through sale.
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4001, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756.)
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order 12962, referred to in subsec. (a), is Ex. Ord. No. 12962, June 7, 1995, 60 F.R. 30769, which is set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
Executive Order 13443, referred to in subsec. (a), is Ex. Ord. No. 13443, Aug. 16, 2007, 72 F.R. 46537, which is set out as a note under section 661 of this title.
This title, referred to in subsec. (b), means title IV of Pub. L. 116–9, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756, which enacted this chapter and amended section 704 of this title, section 504 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and section 1304 of Title 31, Money and Finance. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 7911 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7911. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Federal land
The term “Federal land” means—
(A) any land in the National Forest System (as defined in section 1609(a) of this title) that is 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, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
(2) Secretary concerned
The term “Secretary concerned” means—
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to land described in paragraph (1)(A); and
(B) the Secretary, with respect to land described in paragraph (1)(B).
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4101, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 757.)
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, see section 2 of Pub. L. 116–9, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 7931 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7931. Respect for treaties and rights
Nothing in this title 1 or the amendments made by this title— 1
(1) affects or modifies any treaty or other right of any federally recognized Indian Tribe; or
(2) modifies any provision of Federal law relating to migratory birds or to endangered or threatened species.
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4401, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 766.)
heading: References in Text
text: This title, referred to in text, means title IV of Pub. L. 116–9, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756, which enacted this chapter and amended section 704 of this title, section 504 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and section 1304 of Title 31, Money and Finance. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 7932 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7932. No priority
Nothing in this title 1 or the amendments made by this title 1 provides a preference to hunting, fishing, or recreational shooting over any other use of Federal land or water.
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4402, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 766.)
heading: References in Text
text: This title, referred to in text, means title IV of Pub. L. 116–9, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756, which enacted this chapter and amended section 704 of this title, section 504 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and section 1304 of Title 31, Money and Finance. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.