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16 U.S.C. § 5607 (CONSERVATION)
§ 5607. Consultative committee
(a) Establishment
The Secretary of State and the Secretary, shall jointly establish a consultative committee to advise the Secretaries on issues related to the Convention.
(b) Membership
(1) The membership of the Committee shall include representatives from the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils, the States represented on those Councils, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the fishing industry, the seafood processing industry, and others knowledgeable and experienced in the conservation and management of fisheries in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean.
(2) Terms and Reappointment.—
Each member of the consultative committee shall serve for a term of 2 years and shall be eligible for reappointment.
(c) Duties of committee
Members of the consultative committee may attend—
(1) all public meetings of the Commission;
(2) any other meetings to which they are invited by the Commission; and
(3) all nonexecutive meetings of the United States Commissioners.
(d) Relationship to other law
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the consultative committee established under this section.
(Pub. L. 104–43, title II, § 208, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 380; Pub. L. 114–327, title V, § 507, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1996.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (d), 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: 2016—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 114–327, § 507(1), substituted “2” for “two”.
Subsec. (c)(1), (2). Pub. L. 114–327, § 507(2), struck out “General Council or the Fisheries” before “Commission;”.
16 U.S.C. § 5705 (CONSERVATION)
§ 5705. Exemption
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Panel, the Yukon River Joint Technical Committee, or the Advisory Committee created under section 5704 of this title.
(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 706, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 394.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in text, 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.
16 U.S.C. § 5723 (CONSERVATION)
§ 5723. Exemption
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Panel or to an advisory committee established under section 5722 of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–450, title II, § 204, Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 1943.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in text, 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.
16 U.S.C. § 6101 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6101. Findings
Congress finds that—
(1) of the nearly 800 bird species known to occur in the United States, approximately 500 migrate among countries, and the large majority of those species, the neotropical migrants, winter in Latin America and the Caribbean but breed in Canada and the United States;
(2) neotropical migratory bird species provide invaluable environmental, economic, recreational, and aesthetic benefits to the United States, as well as to the Western Hemisphere;
(3)
(A) many neotropical migratory bird populations, once considered common, are in decline, and some have declined to the point that their long-term survival in the wild is in jeopardy; and
(B) the primary reason for the decline in the populations of those species is habitat loss and degradation (including pollution and contamination) across the species’ range; and
(4)
(A) because neotropical migratory birds range across numerous international borders each year, their conservation requires the commitment and effort of all countries along their migration routes; and
(B) although numerous initiatives exist to conserve migratory birds and their habitat, those initiatives can be significantly strengthened and enhanced by increased coordination.
(Pub. L. 106–247, § 2, July 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 593; Pub. L. 109–363, title III, § 302(a), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2075.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Par. (1). Pub. L. 109–363 inserted “but breed in Canada and the United States” after “the Caribbean”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 2006 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 109–363, title III, § 301, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2075, provided that: “This title [amending this section and sections 6102 to 6104 and 6106 to 6109 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 6106 and 6108 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Improvement Act of 2006’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 106–247, § 1, July 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 593, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 6103 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6103. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Fund
The term “Fund” means the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund established by section 6108(a) of this title.1
(2) Caribbean
The term “Caribbean” includes Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.
(3) Conservation
The term “conservation” means the use of methods and procedures necessary to bring a species of neotropical migratory bird to the point at which there are sufficient populations in the wild to ensure the long-term viability of the species, including—
(A) protection and management of neotropical migratory bird populations;
(B) maintenance, management, protection, and restoration of neotropical migratory bird habitat;
(C) research and monitoring;
(D) law enforcement; and
(E) community outreach and education.
(4) Fund
The term “Fund” means the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund established by section 6108(a) of this title.1
(5) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 106–247, § 4, July 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 593; Pub. L. 109–363, title III, § 302(c), (h)(3)(A), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2075, 2076.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Par. (1). Pub. L. 109–363, § 302(h)(3)(A), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1). Text read as follows: “The term ‘Account’ means the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Account established by section 6108(a) of this title.”
Pars. (2) to (5). Pub. L. 109–363, § 302(c), added pars. (2) and (4) and redesignated former pars. (2) and (3) as (3) and (5), respectively.
16 U.S.C. § 6106 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6106. Cooperation
(a) In general
In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary shall—
(1) support and coordinate existing efforts to conserve neotropical migratory bird species, through—
(A) facilitating meetings among persons involved in such efforts;
(B) promoting the exchange of information among such persons;
(C) developing and entering into agreements with other Federal agencies, foreign, State, and local governmental agencies, and nongovernmental organizations; and
(D) conducting such other activities as the Secretary considers to be appropriate; and
(2) coordinate activities and projects under this chapter with existing efforts in order to enhance conservation of neotropical migratory bird species.
(b) Advisory group
(1) 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 neotropical migratory birds. The advisory group as a whole shall have expertise in the methods and procedures set forth in section 6103(2) of this title in each country and region of the Western Hemisphere 1
(2) Public participation
(A) Meetings
The advisory group shall—
(i) ensure that each meeting of the advisory group is open to the public; and
(ii) provide, at each meeting, an opportunity for interested persons to present oral or written statements concerning items on the agenda.
(B) Notice
The Secretary shall provide to the public timely notice of each meeting of the advisory group.
(C) Minutes
Minutes of each meeting of the advisory group shall be kept by the Secretary and shall be made available to the public.
(3) 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. 106–247, § 7, July 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 595; Pub. L. 109–363, title III, § 302(f)(1), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2076.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), 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: 2006—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 109–363 inserted at end “The advisory group as a whole shall have expertise in the methods and procedures set forth in section 6103(2) of this title in each country and region of the Western Hemisphere”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Encouragement To Convene
text: Pub. L. 109–363, title III, § 302(f)(2), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2076, provided that: “The Secretary of the Interior is encouraged to convene an advisory group under section 7(b)(1) of such Act [Pub. L. 106–247, subsec. (b)(1) of this section] by not later than 6 months after the effective date of this Act [Oct. 17, 2006]. This paragraph shall not be considered to authorize delay of the schedule previously established by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for the submission, judging, and awarding of grants.”
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: Editorial Notes
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. § 6236 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6236. Ministerial issuance, or amendment authorization
(a) NEPA exception
The ministerial issuance or amendment of an organizational camp special use authorization shall not be subject to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
(b) Rule of construction
For purposes of subsection (a), the ministerial issuance or amendment of an authorization occurs only when the issuance or amendment of the authorization would not change the physical environment or the activities, facilities, or program of the operations governed by the authorization, and at least one of the following apply:
(1) The authorization is issued upon a change in control of the holder of an existing authorization.
(2) The holder, upon expiration of an authorization, is issued a new authorization.
(3) The authorization is amended—
(A) to effectuate administrative changes, such as modification of the land use fee or conversion to a new special use authorization form; or
(B) to include nondiscretionary environmental standards or to conform with current law.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title V, § 507, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 297.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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. § 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: Editorial Notes
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. § 6402 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6402. National coral reef action strategy
(a) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 23, 2000, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and publish in the Federal Register a national coral reef action strategy, consistent with the purposes of this chapter. The Administrator shall periodically review and revise the strategy as necessary. In developing this national strategy, the Secretary may consult with the Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 13089 (June 11, 1998).
(b) Goals and objectives
The action strategy shall include a statement of goals and objectives as well as an implementation plan, including a description of the funds obligated each fiscal year to advance coral reef conservation. The action strategy and implementation plan shall include discussion of—
(1) coastal uses and management;
(2) water and air quality;
(3) mapping and information management;
(4) research, monitoring, and assessment;
(5) international and regional issues;
(6) outreach and education;
(7) local strategies developed by the States or Federal agencies, including regional fishery management councils; and
(8) conservation, including how the use of marine protected areas to serve as replenishment zones will be developed consistent with local practices and traditions.
(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 203, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2800.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order 13089, referred to in subsec. (a), is set out as a note under section 6401 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 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).
(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), 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: Editorial Notes
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. § 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) 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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 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: Editorial Notes
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.