Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Bill: 118-hr-886
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2023-02-09
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Aquatic ecology

Charitable contributions

Department of Commerce

Indian social and development programs

International organizations and cooperation

Marine pollution

Public contracts and procurement

Public-private cooperation

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Water quality
Latest action: action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-02-09
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act</b></p> <p>This bill revises provisions governing the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill allows the foundation to use up to 12% of appropriated funds for administrative expenses. Those expenses may include employee salaries for the two years following the bill's enactment. The bill also allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state.</p> <p>In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes. </p> <p>The bill also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to approve appointments to the foundation's board of directors.</p> <p>NOAA may enter into other agreements, outside of contracts, under the Marine Debris Program. NOAA may also make in-kind contributions for projects under the program.</p>

action_date: 2023-08-25
action_desc: Reported to House, Part I
text: <p><b>Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act</b></p> <p>This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and modifies the Marine Debris Program and makes other modifications to the Marine Debris Act. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2025 the Marine Debris Coordinating Committee and a clearinghouse on marine debris.</p> <p>The bill modifies the program to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to (1) enter into other agreements, outside of contracts; (2) make in-kind contributions for projects; and (3) receive and expend funds from outside sources for projects.</p> <p>Next, the bill modifies requirements for the Marine Debris Foundation, including by modifying the process for approving or removing members of the foundation's board of directors. The board must appoint a chief executive officer of the Foundation.</p> <p>The bill also allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state.</p> <p>In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes. </p>

action_date: 2023-09-08
action_desc: Reported to House, Part II
text: <p><b>Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act</b></p> <p>This bill revises provisions governing the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation and the Marine Debris Program.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill allows the foundation to locate its principal office outside of the District of Columbia and encourages the foundation to locate it in a coastal state.</p> <p>In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes. </p> <p>The bill also requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to approve appointments to the foundation's board of directors.</p> <p>NOAA may enter into other agreements, outside of contracts, under the Marine Debris Program. NOAA may also make in-kind contributions for projects under the program.</p>

action_date: 2024-03-11
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act</b></p> <p>This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and modifies the Marine Debris Program and makes other modifications to the Marine Debris Act. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2025 the Marine Debris Coordinating Committee and a clearinghouse on marine debris.</p> <p>The bill modifies the program to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to (1) enter into other agreements, outside of contracts; (2) make in-kind contributions for projects; and (3) receive and expend funds from outside sources for projects.</p> <p>Next, the bill modifies requirements for the Marine Debris Foundation, including by modifying the process for approving or removing members of the foundation's board of directors. The board must appoint a chief executive officer of the Foundation.</p> <p>The bill also directs the foundation to locate its principal office in the National Capital Region or a coastal shoreline community.</p> <p>In addition, the bill requires the foundation to develop best practices for conducting outreach to Indian tribes. </p>

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 346 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 886 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 12, 2024 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar AN ACT To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act . 2. Modifications to the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (a) In general The Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ) is amended by inserting before section 3 the following: A NOAA And Coast Guard Programs . (b) Grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements Section 3(d) of the Marine Debris Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1952(d) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading by striking and contracts and inserting contracts, and other agreements ; (2) in paragraph (1) by striking and contracts and inserting , contracts, and other agreements ; (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking part of the and inserting part of a ; and (ii) by inserting or (C) after subparagraph (A) ; and (B) in subparagraph (C) in the matter preceding clause (i) by inserting and except as provided in subparagraph (B) after subparagraph (A) ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (7) In-kind contributions With respect to any project carried out pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into under paragraph (1) that is not a cooperative agreement or an agreement to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant, the Under Secretary may contribute on an in-kind basis the portion of the costs of the project that the Under Secretary determines represents the amount of benefit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration derives from the project. . (c) Receipt and expenditure of funds; use of resources Section 3 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1952 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Receipt and expenditure of funds In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Under Secretary, acting through the Program, may receive and, only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, expend funds made available by— (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; (2) any State or local government (or any political subdivision thereof); (3) any Indian tribe; (4) any foreign government or international organization; (5) any public or private organization; or (6) any individual. (f) Use of resources In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Under Secretary, acting through the Program, may use, with consent, with reimbursement, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the land, services, equipment, personnel, and facilities of— (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; (2) any State or local government (or any political subdivision thereof); (3) any Indian tribe; (4) any foreign government or international organization; (5) any public or private organization; or (6) any individual. . 3. Modifications to the Marine Debris Foundation (a) In general Subtitle B of title I of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is transferred to appear after section 6 of the Marine Debris Act (P.L. 109-449). (b) Status of foundation Section 111(a) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended, in the second sentence, by striking organization and inserting corporation . (c) Board of directors (1) Appointment, vacancies, and removal Section 112(b) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as paragraphs (2) through (6) respectively; (B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the following: (1) Recommendations of board regarding appointments For appointments made under paragraph (2), the Board shall submit to the Under Secretary recommendations on candidates for appointment. ; (C) in paragraph (2), as redesignated, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking and considering and inserting considering ; and (ii) by inserting and with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce, after by the Board, ; (D) in paragraph (4)(A), as redesignated, by inserting with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce after the Board ; (E) by amending paragraph (3), as redesignated, to read as follows: (3) Terms Any Director appointed under paragraph (2) shall be appointed for a term of 6 years. ; and (F) in paragraph (6), as redesignated— (i) by inserting the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, after Service, ; and (ii) by inserting and with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce after EPA Administrator . (2) General powers Section 112(g) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by striking officers and employees and inserting the initial officers and employees ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B)(i) by striking its chief operating officer and inserting the chief executive officer of the Foundation . (3) Chief executive officer Section 112 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Chief executive officer (1) Appointment; removal; review The Board may appoint, remove, and review the performance of the chief executive officer of the Foundation. (2) Powers The chief executive officer of the Foundation may appoint, remove, and review the performance of any officer or employee of the Foundation. . (d) Powers of foundation Section 113(c)(1) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (1) by inserting nonprofit before corporation ; and (2) by striking acting as a trustee and inserting formed . (e) Principal office Section 113 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Principal office The Board shall locate the principal office of the Foundation in the National Capital Region, as such term is defined in section 2674(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code, or a coastal shoreline community. . (f) Best practices Section 113 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act and amended by subsection (e), is further amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Best practices (1) In general The Foundation shall develop and implement best practices for conducting outreach to Indian Tribes. (2) Requirements The best practices developed under paragraph (1) shall— (A) include a process to support technical assistance and capacity building to improve outcomes; and (B) promote an awareness of programs and grants available under this Act. . (g) Use of funds Section 118 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking 2024 and inserting 2025 and (B) in paragraph (2) by striking and State and local government agencies and inserting , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and foreign government entities ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2) by striking and State and local government agencies and inserting , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and foreign government entities . (i) Authorization Section 9(a) of the Marine Debris Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1958 ) is amended by striking fiscal year 2023 and inserting each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 . 4. Transfers (a) Save our seas 2.0 act Subtitle C of title I of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is transferred to appear after section 119 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ) as transferred and redesignated by this Act. (b) Marine debris act The Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ) is amended— (1) by transferring sections 7, 8, and 9 to appear after section 127, as transferred by this Act, and redesignated as sections 131, 132, and 133, respectively; and (2) by inserting before section 131, as so transferred and redesignated, the following: D Administration . 5. Definitions (a) In general Section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred and redesignated by this Act, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), (11), (12), and (13), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (1) Circular economy The term circular economy has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). (2) Coastal shoreline community The term coastal shoreline community means a city or county directly adjacent to the open ocean, major estuaries, or the Great Lakes. (3) EPA administrator The term EPA Administrator has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). (4) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). ; (4) by inserting after paragraph (8), as so redesignated, the following: (9) Nonprofit organization The term nonprofit organization has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). (10) Post consumer materials management The term post-consumer materials management has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). ; (5) by inserting after paragraph (13), as so redesignated, the following: (14) Tribal organization The term Tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (15) Under Secretary The term Under Secretary has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). ; and (6) in paragraph (13), as so redesignated— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) Indian Tribe; . (b) Transfer (1) In general Section 2(7) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is transferred to section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), inserted after paragraph (8) (as redesignated), and redesignated as paragraph (8). (2) Redesignation Section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is amended by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (11) as paragraphs (7) through (10), respectively. (c) Non-federal funds Paragraph (8)(D) of section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred and redesignated by this Act, is amended by striking (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) . 6. Conforming amendments (a) In general In sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 of the Marine Debris Act, and section 133 of the Marine Debris Act as transferred and so redesignated by this Act, strike Administrator and insert Under Secretary . (b) Section 5 In section 5 of the Marine Debris Act strike— (1) Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and insert Under Secretary ; and (2) Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and insert EPA Administrator . (c) Section 123 In section 123, as transferred and so redesignated by this Act, strike title I and insert subtitle B . (d) Section 131 Paragraph (8)(D) of section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred and redesignated by this Act, is amended by striking (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) . (e) Section 134 Section 134 of the Marine Debris Act, as transferred and so redesignated by this Act, strike Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and insert EPA Administrator .

Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

March 12, 2024 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act . 2. Modifications to the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (a) In general The Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ) is amended by inserting before section 3 the following: A NOAA And Coast Guard Programs . (b) Grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements Section 3(d) of the Marine Debris Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1952(d) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading by striking and contracts and inserting contracts, and other agreements ; (2) in paragraph (1) by striking and contracts and inserting , contracts, and other agreements ; (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking part of the and inserting part of a ; and (ii) by inserting or (C) after subparagraph (A) ; and (B) in subparagraph (C) in the matter preceding clause (i) by inserting and except as provided in subparagraph (B) after subparagraph (A) ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (7) In-kind contributions With respect to any project carried out pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into under paragraph (1) that is not a cooperative agreement or an agreement to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant, the Under Secretary may contribute on an in-kind basis the portion of the costs of the project that the Under Secretary determines represents the amount of benefit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration derives from the project. . (c) Receipt and expenditure of funds; use of resources Section 3 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1952 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Receipt and expenditure of funds In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Under Secretary, acting through the Program, may receive and, only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, expend funds made available by— (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; (2) any State or local government (or any political subdivision thereof); (3) any Indian tribe; (4) any foreign government or international organization; (5) any public or private organization; or (6) any individual. (f) Use of resources In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Under Secretary, acting through the Program, may use, with consent, with reimbursement, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the land, services, equipment, personnel, and facilities of— (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; (2) any State or local government (or any political subdivision thereof); (3) any Indian tribe; (4) any foreign government or international organization; (5) any public or private organization; or (6) any individual. . 3. Modifications to the Marine Debris Foundation (a) In general Subtitle B of title I of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is transferred to appear after section 6 of the Marine Debris Act (P.L. 109-449). (b) Status of foundation Section 111(a) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended, in the second sentence, by striking organization and inserting corporation . (c) Board of directors (1) Appointment, vacancies, and removal Section 112(b) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as paragraphs (2) through (6) respectively; (B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the following: (1) Recommendations of board regarding appointments For appointments made under paragraph (2), the Board shall submit to the Under Secretary recommendations on candidates for appointment. ; (C) in paragraph (2), as redesignated, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking and considering and inserting considering ; and (ii) by inserting and with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce, after by the Board, ; (D) in paragraph (4)(A), as redesignated, by inserting with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce after the Board ; (E) by amending paragraph (3), as redesignated, to read as follows: (3) Terms Any Director appointed under paragraph (2) shall be appointed for a term of 6 years. ; and (F) in paragraph (6), as redesignated— (i) by inserting the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, after Service, ; and (ii) by inserting and with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce after EPA Administrator . (2) General powers Section 112(g) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by striking officers and employees and inserting the initial officers and employees ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B)(i) by striking its chief operating officer and inserting the chief executive officer of the Foundation . (3) Chief executive officer Section 112 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Chief executive officer (1) Appointment; removal; review The Board may appoint, remove, and review the performance of the chief executive officer of the Foundation. (2) Powers The chief executive officer of the Foundation may appoint, remove, and review the performance of any officer or employee of the Foundation. . (d) Powers of foundation Section 113(c)(1) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (1) by inserting nonprofit before corporation ; and (2) by striking acting as a trustee and inserting formed . (e) Principal office Section 113 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Principal office The Board shall locate the principal office of the Foundation in the National Capital Region, as such term is defined in section 2674(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code, or a coastal shoreline community. . (f) Best practices Section 113 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act and amended by subsection (e), is further amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Best practices (1) In general The Foundation shall develop and implement best practices for conducting outreach to Indian Tribes. (2) Requirements The best practices developed under paragraph (1) shall— (A) include a process to support technical assistance and capacity building to improve outcomes; and (B) promote an awareness of programs and grants available under this Act. . (g) Use of funds Section 118 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking 2024 and inserting 2025 and (B) in paragraph (2) by striking and State and local government agencies and inserting , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and foreign government entities ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2) by striking and State and local government agencies and inserting , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and foreign government entities . (i) Authorization Section 9(a) of the Marine Debris Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1958 ) is amended by striking fiscal year 2023 and inserting each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 . 4. Transfers (a) Save our seas 2.0 act Subtitle C of title I of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is transferred to appear after section 119 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ) as transferred and redesignated by this Act. (b) Marine debris act The Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ) is amended— (1) by transferring sections 7, 8, and 9 to appear after section 127, as transferred by this Act, and redesignated as sections 131, 132, and 133, respectively; and (2) by inserting before section 131, as so transferred and redesignated, the following: D Administration . 5. Definitions (a) In general Section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred and redesignated by this Act, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), (11), (12), and (13), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (1) Circular economy The term circular economy has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). (2) Coastal shoreline community The term coastal shoreline community means a city or county directly adjacent to the open ocean, major estuaries, or the Great Lakes. (3) EPA administrator The term EPA Administrator has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). (4) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). ; (4) by inserting after paragraph (8), as so redesignated, the following: (9) Nonprofit organization The term nonprofit organization has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). (10) Post consumer materials management The term post-consumer materials management has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). ; (5) by inserting after paragraph (13), as so redesignated, the following: (14) Tribal organization The term Tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (15) Under Secretary The term Under Secretary has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). ; and (6) in paragraph (13), as so redesignated— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) Indian Tribe; . (b) Transfer (1) In general Section 2(7) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is transferred to section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), inserted after paragraph (8) (as redesignated), and redesignated as paragraph (8). (2) Redesignation Section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is amended by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (11) as paragraphs (7) through (10), respectively. (c) Non-federal funds Paragraph (8)(D) of section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred and redesignated by this Act, is amended by striking (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) . 6. Conforming amendments (a) In general In sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 of the Marine Debris Act, and section 133 of the Marine Debris Act as transferred and so redesignated by this Act, strike Administrator and insert Under Secretary . (b) Section 5 In section 5 of the Marine Debris Act strike— (1) Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and insert Under Secretary ; and (2) Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and insert EPA Administrator . (c) Section 123 In section 123, as transferred and so redesignated by this Act, strike title I and insert subtitle B . (d) Section 131 Paragraph (8)(D) of section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred and redesignated by this Act, is amended by striking (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) . (e) Section 134 Section 134 of the Marine Debris Act, as transferred and so redesignated by this Act, strike Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and insert EPA Administrator .

Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 154 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 886 [Report No. 118–167, Parts I and II] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2023 Ms. Bonamici (for herself, Mrs. González-Colón , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Casten , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Huffman , and Mrs. Peltola ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned August 25, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic August 25, 2023 Referral to the Committee on Natural Resources extended for a period ending not later than September 30, 2023 September 8, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Case , Ms. Porter , and Ms. Eshoo September 8, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in boldface roman For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 9, 2023 A BILL To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act . 2. Modifications to the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (a) In general The Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ) is amended by inserting before section 3 the following: A NOAA and Coast Guard Programs . (b) Grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements Section 3(d) of the Marine Debris Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1952(d) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading by striking and contracts and inserting contracts, and other agreements ; (2) in paragraph (1) by striking and contracts and inserting , contracts, and other agreements ; (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking part of the and inserting part of a ; and (ii) by inserting or (C) after subparagraph (A) ; and (B) in subparagraph (C) in the matter preceding clause (i) by inserting and except as provided in subparagraph (B) after subparagraph (A) ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (7) In-kind contributions With respect to any project carried out pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into under paragraph (1) that is not a cooperative agreement or an agreement to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant, the Administrator may contribute on an in-kind basis the portion of the costs of the project that the Administrator determines represents the amount of benefit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration derives from the project. . (c) Receipt and expenditure of funds; use of resources Section 3 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1952 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Receipt and expenditure of funds In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Administrator, acting through the Program, may receive and, only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, expend funds made available by— (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; (2) any State or local government (or any political subdivision thereof); (3) any Indian tribe; (4) any foreign government or international organization; (5) any public or private organization; or (6) any individual. (f) Use of resources In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Administrator, acting through the Program, may use, with consent, with reimbursement, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the land, services, equipment, personnel, and facilities of— (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; (2) any State or local government (or any political subdivision thereof); (3) any Indian tribe; (4) any foreign government or international organization; (5) any public or private organization; or (6) any individual. . 3. Modifications to the Marine Debris Foundation (a) In general Subtitle B of title I of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is transferred to appear after section 6 of the Marine Debris Act (P.L. 109-449). (b) Status of foundation Section 111(a) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended, in the second sentence, by striking organization and inserting corporation . (c) Board of directors (1) Appointment, vacancies, and removal Section 112(b) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended— (A) in paragraph (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking and considering and inserting considering ; and (ii) by inserting and with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce, after by the Board, ; (B) in paragraph (3)(A) by inserting with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce after the Board ; (C) in paragraph (5)— (i) by inserting the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, after Service, ; and (ii) by inserting and with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce after EPA Administrator ; (D) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (3) through (6), respectively; and (E) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Recommendations of Board regarding appointments For appointments made under paragraph (1) other than the initial appointments, the Board shall submit to the Under Secretary recommendations on candidates for appointment. . (2) General powers Section 112(g) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)(A) by striking officers and employees and inserting the initial officers and employees ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B)(i) by striking its chief operating officer and inserting the chief executive officer of the Foundation . (3) Chief executive officer Section 112 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Chief executive officer (1) Appointment; removal; review The Board shall appoint and may remove and review the performance of the chief executive officer of the Foundation. (2) Powers The chief executive officer of the Foundation may appoint, remove, and review the performance of any officer or employee of the Foundation. . (d) Powers of foundation Section 113(c)(1) of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (1) by inserting nonprofit before corporation ; and (2) by striking acting as a trustee and inserting formed . (e) Principal office Section 113 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Principal office The Board may locate the principal office of the Foundation outside the District of Columbia and is encouraged to locate that office in a coastal shoreline community. . (f) Best practices Section 113 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act and amended by subsection (e), is further amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Best practices (1) In general The Foundation shall develop and implement best practices for conducting outreach to Indian Tribes. (2) Requirements The best practices developed under paragraph (1) shall— (A) include a process to support technical assistance and capacity building to improve outcomes; and (B) promote an awareness of programs and grants available under this Act. . (g) Use of funds Section 118 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred by this Act, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking 2024 and inserting 2025 ; (B) in paragraph (2) by striking and State and local government agencies and inserting , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and foreign government entities ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2) by striking and State and local government agencies and inserting , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and foreign government entities . (h) Technical amendment Section 11328(b) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (P.L. 117–263) is amended by striking “Maritime” and inserting “Marine”. (i) Authorization Section 9(a) of the Marine Debris Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1958 ) is amended by striking fiscal year 2023 and inserting each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 . 4. Transfers (a) Save Our Seas 2.0 Act Subtitle C of title I of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is transferred to appear after section 119 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ) as transferred and redesignated by this Act. (b) Marine Debris Act The Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ) is amended— (1) by transferring sections 7, 8, and 9 to appear after section 127, as transferred by this Act, and redesignated as sections 131, 132, and 133, respectively; and (2) by inserting before section 131, as so transferred and redesignated, the following: C Administration . 5. Definitions (a) In general Section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred and redesignated by this Act, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (6), (7), (8), (12), (13), and (14), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Circular economy The term circular economy has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). (3) Coastal shoreline community The term coastal shoreline community means a city or county directly adjacent to the open ocean, major estuaries, or the Great Lakes. (4) EPA Administrator The term EPA Administrator has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). (5) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). ; (3) by inserting after paragraph (9), as so redesignated, the following: (10) Nonprofit organization The term nonprofit organization has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). (11) Post consumer materials management The term post-consumer materials management has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). ; (4) by inserting after paragraph (14), as so redesignated, the following: (15) Tribal organization The term Tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (16) Under Secretary The term Under Secretary has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ). ; and (5) in paragraph (14), as so redesignated— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E); and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: (B) Indian Tribe; . (b) Transfer (1) In general Section 2(7) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is transferred to section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), inserted after paragraph (8) (as redesignated), and redesignated as paragraph (9). (2) Redesignation Section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( Public Law 116–224 ) is amended by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (11) as paragraphs (7) through (10), respectively. (c) Non-Federal funds Paragraph (9)(D) of section 131 of the Marine Debris Act ( Public Law 109–449 ), as transferred and redesignated by this Act, is amended by striking (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act . 2. Modifications to the Marine Debris Foundation (a) Definition of tribal organization Section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4201 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (7)(D), by striking (as defined and all that follows through 5304)) ; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following: (10A) Tribal organization The term Tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). . (b) Status of foundation Section 111(a) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4211(a) ) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking organization and inserting corporation . (c) Board of directors (1) Appointment, vacancies, and removal Section 112(b) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4212(b) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking and considering and inserting considering ; (ii) by inserting and with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce, after by the Board, ; and (iii) by inserting and such other criteria as the Under Secretary may establish after subsection (a) ; (B) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce after the Board ; (C) in paragraph (5)— (i) by inserting the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, after Service, ; and (ii) by inserting and with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce after EPA Administrator ; (D) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (3) through (6), respectively; and (E) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Recommendations of board regarding Appointments For appointments made under paragraph (1) other than the initial appointments, the Board shall submit to the Under Secretary recommendations on candidates for appointment. . (2) General powers Section 112(g) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4212(g) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking officers and employees and inserting the initial officers and employees ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by striking its chief operating officer and inserting the chief executive officer of the Foundation . (3) Chief executive officer Section 112 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4212 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Chief executive officer (1) Appointment; removal; review The Board shall appoint and may remove and review the performance of the chief executive officer of the Foundation. (2) Powers The chief executive officer of the Foundation may appoint, remove, and review the performance of any officer or employee of the Foundation. . (d) Powers of foundation Section 113(c)(1) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4213(c)(1) ) is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (1) by inserting nonprofit before corporation ; and (2) by striking acting as a trustee and inserting formed . (e) Principal office Section 113 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4213 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Principal office The Board may locate the principal office of the Foundation outside the District of Columbia and is encouraged to locate that office in a coastal State. . (f) Best practices Section 113 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4213 ), as amended by subsection (e), is further amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Best practices (1) In general The Foundation shall develop and implement best practices for conducting outreach to Indian Tribes. (2) Requirements The best practices developed under paragraph (1) shall— (A) include a process to support technical assistance and capacity building to improve outcomes; and (B) promote an awareness of programs and grants available under this Act. . (g) Use of funds Section 118 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4218 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2), by striking and State and local government agencies and inserting , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, Indian tribes, Tribal organizations, and foreign government entities ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking and State and local government agencies and inserting , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, and foreign government entities . 3. Modifications to the marine debris program of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (a) Grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements Section 3(d) of the Marine Debris Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1952(d) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking and Contracts and inserting Contracts, and Other Agreements ; (2) in paragraph (1), by striking and contracts and inserting , contracts, and other agreements ; (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking part of the and inserting part of a ; and (ii) by inserting or (C) after subparagraph (A) ; and (B) in subparagraph (C), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting and except as provided in subparagraph (B) after subparagraph (A) ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (7) In-kind contributions With respect to any project carried out pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into under paragraph (1) that is not a cooperative agreement or an agreement to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant, the Administrator may contribute on an in-kind basis the portion of the costs of the project that the Administrator determines represents the amount of benefit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration derives from the project. . (b) Receipt and expenditure of funds; use of resources Section 3 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1952 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Receipt and expenditure of funds In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Administrator, acting through the Program, may receive and, only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, expend funds made available by— (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; (2) any State or local government (or any political subdivision thereof); (3) any Indian tribe; (4) any foreign government or international organization; (5) any public or private organization; or (6) any individual. (f) Use of resources In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Administrator, acting through the Program, may use, with consent, with reimbursement, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the land, services, equipment, personnel, and facilities of— (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; (2) any State or local government (or any political subdivision thereof); (3) any Indian tribe; (4) any foreign government or international organization; (5) any public or private organization; or (6) any individual. . (c) Definition of indian tribe Section 7 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1956 ) is amended by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (1A) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). .

September 8, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2023 Ms. Bonamici (for herself, Mrs. González-Colón , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Casten , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Huffman , and Mrs. Peltola ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act . 2. Modifications to the Marine Debris Foundation (a) Definition of tribal organization Section 2 of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4201 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (7)(D), by striking (as defined and all that follows through 5304)) ; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following: (10A) Tribal organization The term Tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). . (b) Status of foundation Section 111(a) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4211(a) ) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking organization and inserting corporation . (c) Board of directors (1) Appointment, vacancies, and removal Section 112(b) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4212(b) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking and considering and inserting considering ; (ii) by inserting and with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce, after by the Board, ; and (iii) by inserting and such other criteria as the Under Secretary may establish after subsection (a) ; (B) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce after the Board ; (C) in paragraph (5)— (i) by inserting the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, after Service, ; and (ii) by inserting and with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce after EPA Administrator ; (D) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (5) as paragraphs (3) through (6), respectively; and (E) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Recommendations of board regarding Appointments For appointments made under paragraph (1) other than the initial appointments, the Board shall submit to the Under Secretary recommendations on candidates for appointment. . (2) General powers Section 112(g) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4212(g) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking officers and employees and inserting the initial officers and employees ; and (B) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by striking its chief operating officer and inserting the chief executive officer of the Foundation . (3) Chief executive officer Section 112 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4212 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Chief executive officer (1) Appointment; removal; review The Board shall appoint and may remove and review the performance of the chief executive officer of the Foundation. (2) Powers The chief executive officer of the Foundation may appoint, remove, and review the performance of any officer or employee of the Foundation. . (d) Powers of foundation Section 113(c)(1) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4213(c)(1) ) is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (1) by inserting nonprofit before corporation ; and (2) by striking acting as a trustee and inserting formed . (e) Principal office Section 113 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4213 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Principal office The Board may locate the principal office of the Foundation outside the District of Columbia and is encouraged to locate that office in a coastal State. . (f) Best practices Section 113 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4213 ), as amended by subsection (e), is further amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Best practices (1) In general The Foundation shall develop and implement best practices for conducting outreach to Indian Tribes. (2) Requirements The best practices developed under paragraph (1) shall— (A) include a process to support technical assistance and capacity building to improve outcomes; and (B) promote an awareness of programs and grants available under this Act. . (g) Use of funds Section 118 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 4218 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking and State and local government agencies and inserting , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, Indian tribes, Tribal organizations, and foreign government entities ; and (B) in paragraph (3)— (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking Prohibition and inserting Limitation ; (ii) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by striking Except as provided in subparagraph (B), no and inserting Not more than 12 percent of ; and (II) by striking for administrative and inserting to offset the administrative ; and (iii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) Salaries The Foundation may use Federal funds described in subparagraph (A) to pay for salaries only during the 24-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act. The Secretary shall not require reimbursement from the Foundation for any such Federal funds used to pay for such salaries. ; and (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking and State and local government agencies and inserting , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, and foreign government entities . 3. Modifications to the marine debris program of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (a) Grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements Section 3(d) of the Marine Debris Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1952(d) ) is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking and Contracts and inserting Contracts, and Other Agreements ; (2) in paragraph (1), by striking and contracts and inserting , contracts, and other agreements ; (3) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking part of the and inserting part of a ; and (ii) by inserting or (C) after subparagraph (A) ; and (B) in subparagraph (C), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting and except as provided in subparagraph (B) after subparagraph (A) ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (7) In-kind contributions With respect to any project carried out pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into under paragraph (1) that is not a cooperative agreement or an agreement to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant, the Administrator may contribute on an in-kind basis the portion of the costs of the project that the Administrator determines represents the amount of benefit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration derives from the project. . (b) Receipt and expenditure of funds; use of resources Section 3 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1952 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Receipt and expenditure of funds In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Administrator, acting through the Program, may receive and, only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, expend funds made available by— (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; (2) any State or local government (or any political subdivision thereof); (3) any Indian tribe; (4) any foreign government or international organization; (5) any public or private organization; or (6) any individual. (f) Use of resources In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Administrator, acting through the Program, may use, with consent, with reimbursement, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the land, services, equipment, personnel, and facilities of— (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; (2) any State or local government (or any political subdivision thereof); (3) any Indian tribe; (4) any foreign government or international organization; (5) any public or private organization; or (6) any individual. . (c) Definition of indian tribe Section 7 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1956 ) is amended by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (1A) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). .