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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: Editorial Notes
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. § 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: Editorial Notes
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: Editorial Notes
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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Recreation Fees
text: Pub. L. 116–260, div. G, title IV, § 423, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1541, provided that: “Section 810 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6809) shall be applied by substituting ‘October 1, 2022’ for ‘September 30, 2019’.”
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 116–94, div. D, title IV, § 425, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2748.
Pub. L. 116–6, div. E, title IV, § 427, Feb. 15, 2019, 133 Stat. 264.
16 U.S.C. § 7101 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7101. Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to stabilize and transition payments to counties to provide funding for schools and roads that supplements other available funds;
(2) to make additional investments in, and create additional employment opportunities through, projects that—
(A)
(i) improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure;
(ii) implement stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems; and
(iii) restore and improve land health and water quality;
(B) enjoy broad-based support; and
(C) have objectives that may include—
(i) road, trail, and infrastructure maintenance or obliteration;
(ii) soil productivity improvement;
(iii) improvements in forest ecosystem health;
(iv) watershed restoration and maintenance;
(v) the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of wildlife and fish habitat;
(vi) the control of noxious and exotic weeds; and
(vii) the reestablishment of native species; and
(3) to improve cooperative relationships among—
(A) the people that use and care for Federal land; and
(B) the agencies that manage the Federal land.
(Pub. L. 106–393, § 2, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 106–393, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1607, known as the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 106–393, § 1, as added by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter, amending section 191 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and section 6903 of Title 31, Money and Finance, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 181 and 191 of Title 30, and repealing provisions set out as notes under section 500 of this title and former section 1181f of Title 43, Public Lands] may be cited as the ‘Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000’.”
16 U.S.C. § 7128 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7128. Termination of authority
(a) In general
The authority to initiate projects under this subchapter shall terminate on September 30, 2025.
(b) Deposits in Treasury
Any project funds not obligated by September 30, 2026, shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title II, § 208, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3909; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2), (8), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 905, 906; Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(2)(E), Oct. 2, 2013, 127 Stat. 545; Pub. L. 114–10, title V, § 524(c)(4), Apr. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 180; Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title IV, § 401(b)(4), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title III, § 301(b)(2), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3021; Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XII, § 41202(d)(2), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1134.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 208 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.
heading: Amendments
text: 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(d)(2)(A), substituted “2025” for “2022”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(d)(2)(B), substituted “2026” for “2023”.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(b)(2)(A), substituted “2022” for “2020”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(b)(2)(B), substituted “2023” for “2021”.
2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(b)(4)(A), substituted “2020” for “2017”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(b)(4)(B), substituted “2021” for “2018”.
2015—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(c)(4)(A), substituted “2017” for “2013”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(c)(4)(B), substituted “2018” for “2014”.
2013—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(2)(E)(i), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(2)(E)(ii), substituted “2014” for “2013”.
2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(2), substituted “2012” for “2011”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(8), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
16 U.S.C. § 7142 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7142. Use
(a) Authorized uses
A participating county, including any applicable agencies of the participating county, shall use county funds, in accordance with this subchapter, only—
(1) to carry out activities under the Firewise Communities program to provide to homeowners in fire-sensitive ecosystems education on, and assistance with implementing, techniques in home siting, home construction, and home landscaping that can increase the protection of people and property from wildfires;
(2) to reimburse the participating county for search and rescue and other emergency services, including firefighting and law enforcement patrols, that are—
(A) performed on Federal land after the date on which the use was approved under subsection (b); and
(B) paid for by the participating county;
(3) to cover training costs and equipment purchases directly related to the emergency services described in paragraph (2);
(4) to develop and carry out community wildfire protection plans in coordination with the appropriate Secretary concerned; and
(5) to provide or expand access to—
(A) broadband telecommunications services at local schools; or
(B) the technology and connectivity necessary for students to use a digital learning tool at or outside of a local school campus.
(b) Proposals
A participating county shall use county funds for a use described in subsection (a) only after a 45-day public comment period, at the beginning of which the participating county shall—
(1) publish in any publications of local record a proposal that describes the proposed use of the county funds; and
(2) submit the proposal to any resource advisory committee established under section 7125 of this title for the participating county.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 302, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3909; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(9), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 906; Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title IV, § 402, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XII, § 41202(e), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1134.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 302 of Pub. L. 106–393 was set out in a note under section 500 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3893.
heading: Amendments
text: 2021—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 117–58 added par. (5).
2018—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 115–141, § 402(1), inserted “and law enforcement patrols” after “including firefighting” in introductory provisions and struck out “and” at end of subpar. (B).
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 115–141, § 402(4), added par. (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (4).
Pub. L. 115–141, § 402(2), inserted “and carry out” after “develop”.
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 115–141, § 402(3), redesignated par. (3) as (4).
2012—Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 112–141 inserted “and” at end.
16 U.S.C. § 7143a (CONSERVATION)
§ 7143a. Amounts obligated but unspent; prohibition on use of funds
(a) Amounts obligated but unspent
Any county funds that were obligated by the applicable participating county before October 1, 2017, but are unspent on October 1, 2020—
(1) may, at the option of the participating county, be deemed to have been reserved by the participating county on October 1, 2020, for expenditure in accordance with this subchapter; and
(2)
(A) may be used by the participating county for any authorized use under section 7142(a) of this title; and
(B) on a determination by the participating county under subparagraph (A) to use the county funds, shall be available for projects initiated after October 1, 2020, subject to section 7144 of this title.
(b) Prohibition on use of funds
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective beginning on November 15, 2021, no county funds made available under this subchapter may be used by any participating county for any lobbying activity, regardless of the purpose for which the funds are obligated on or before that date.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 304, as added Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XII, § 41202(g)(2), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1134.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 304 of Pub. L. 106–393 was renumbered section 305 and is classified to section 7144 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 7144 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7144. Termination of authority
(a) In general
The authority to initiate projects under this subchapter terminates on September 30, 2025.
(b) Availability
Any county funds not obligated by September 30, 2026, shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States.
(Pub. L. 106–393, title III, § 305, formerly § 304, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3910; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2), (10), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 905, 906; Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3), Oct. 2, 2013, 127 Stat. 545; Pub. L. 114–10, title V, § 524(d), Apr. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 180; Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title IV, § 401(c), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 116–94, div. I, title III, § 301(c), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3021; renumbered § 305 and amended Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title XII, § 41202(f), (g)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1134.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2021—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(f)(1), substituted “2025” for “2022”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–58, § 41202(f)(2), substituted “2026” for “2023”.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(c)(1), substituted “2022” for “2020”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–94, § 301(c)(2), substituted “2023” for “2021”.
2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(c)(1), substituted “2020” for “2017”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–141, § 401(c)(2), substituted “2021” for “2018”.
2015—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(d)(1), substituted “2017” for “2013”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–10, § 524(d)(2), substituted “2018” for “2014”.
2013—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3)(A), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(3)(B), substituted “2014” for “2013”.
2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(2), substituted “2012” for “2011”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100101(a)(10), substituted “2013” for “2012”.
16 U.S.C. § 7621 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7621. Report
(a) Report
Not later than one year after October 7, 2016, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce, shall submit to Congress a report that lists each country determined by the Secretary of State to be a focus country within the meaning of this chapter.
(b) Special designation
In each report required under subsection (a), the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce, shall identify each country of concern listed in the report the government of which has actively engaged in or knowingly profited from the trafficking of endangered or threatened species.
(c) Sunset
This section shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after October 7, 2016.
(Pub. L. 114–231, title II, § 201, Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 952.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section 5 years after Oct. 7, 2016, see subsec. (c) of this section.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 114–231, Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 949, known as the Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note under section 7601 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 8201 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8201. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested persons to promote fish conservation—
(1) to achieve measurable habitat conservation results through strategic actions of Fish Habitat Partnerships that lead to better fish habitat conditions and increased fishing opportunities by—
(A) improving ecological conditions;
(B) restoring natural processes; or
(C) preventing the decline of intact and healthy systems;
(2) to establish a consensus set of national conservation strategies as a framework to guide future actions and investment by Fish Habitat Partnerships;
(3) to broaden the community of support for fish habitat conservation by—
(A) increasing fishing opportunities;
(B) fostering the participation of local communities, especially young people in local communities, in conservation activities; and
(C) raising public awareness of the role healthy fish habitat play in the quality of life and economic well-being of local communities;
(4) to fill gaps in the National Fish Habitat Assessment and the associated database of the National Fish Habitat Assessment—
(A) to empower strategic conservation actions supported by broadly available scientific information; and
(B) to integrate socioeconomic data in the analysis to improve the lives of humans in a manner consistent with fish habitat conservation goals; and
(5) to communicate to the public and conservation partners—
(A) the conservation outcomes produced collectively by Fish Habitat Partnerships; and
(B) new opportunities and voluntary approaches for conserving fish habitat.
(Pub. L. 116–188, title II, § 201, Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 924.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 116–188, § 1(a), Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 905, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter, sections 667h and 669l of this title, and sections 8355 and 8356 of Title 7, Agriculture, amending sections 666c–1, 3702, 3703, 3709, 3710, 4403, and 4406 of this title and section 1267 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters, enacting provisions set out as notes under section 2601 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, and section 1267 of Title 33, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 669 and 742b of this title and section 320101 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs] may be cited as the ‘America’s Conservation Enhancement Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 8211 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8211. Nonapplicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to—
(1) the Board; or
(2) any Partnership.
(Pub. L. 116–188, title II, § 211, Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 937.)
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, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
19 U.S.C. § 4 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 4. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, act Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 251, § 1, 42 Stat. 1453, related to appointment, compensation, and qualifications of director and assistant directors of customs. See sections 2071 to 2073 of this title.
(CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§§ 5, 5a. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–271, title III, § 321(a), (b), June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 293
text: Section 5, R.S. § 2613, act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 356, title IV, § 523, 42 Stat. 974, provided that collectors, comptrollers, and surveyors be appointed for four year terms.
text: Section 5a, act July 5, 1932, ch. 430, title I, 47 Stat. 584, abolished, except at the Port of New York, the offices of surveyor and appraiser, and those of their assistants and deputies, and transferred the duties of such officers to such persons as designated by the Secretary of the Treasury.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after Oct. 1, 1970, and such other articles entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption prior to such date, or with respect to which a protest has not been disallowed in whole or in part before Oct. 1, 1970, see section 203 of Pub. L. 91–271, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 1500 of this title.