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[USC02] 16 USC Ch. 64: NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION
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16 USC Ch. 64: NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 64—NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION
Pub. L. 109–322, §1, Oct. 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 1756, provided that: "This Act [amending section 4406 of this title] may be cited as the 'North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2006'."
Pub. L. 107–308, §1, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2446, provided that: "This Act [amending this section and sections 4402 to 4404, 4406, 4407, 4409, and 4413 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 4403 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 461 of this title] may be cited as the 'North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act'."
Pub. L. 105–312, title III, §301, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 2958, provided that: "This title [amending sections 3744 and 4406 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 4403 of this title] may be cited as the 'Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1998'."
Pub. L. 103–375, §1, Oct. 19, 1994, 108 Stat. 3494, provided that: "This Act [enacting section 4414 of this title and amending sections 3742 to 3744, 3955, 4406, 4407, 4409, and 4410 of this title] may be cited as the 'North American Wetlands Conservation Act Amendments of 1994'."
Pub. L. 101–233, §1, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1968, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter, amending sections 669b, 669c, 703, 715a, 2912, and 3931 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 669b of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 668dd of this title] may be cited as the 'North American Wetlands Conservation Act'."
(1) The term "Agreement" means the Tripartite Agreement signed in March 1988, by the Director General for Ecological Conservation of Natural Resources of Mexico, the Director of the Canadian Wildlife Service, and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(2) The term "appropriate Committees" means the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the United States Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives.
(3) The term "flyway" means the four administrative units used by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the States in the management of waterfowl populations.
(4) The term "Migratory Bird Conservation Commission" means that commission established by section 715a of this title.
(5) The term "migratory birds" means all wild birds native to North America that are in an unconfined state and that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.], including ducks, geese, and swans of the family Anatidae, species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and species defined as nongame under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 2901–2912).
(6) The term "Plan" means the North American Waterfowl Management Plan signed by the Minister of the Environment for Canada and the Secretary of the Interior for the United States in May 1986, and by the Secretary of Sedesol for Mexico in 1994, and subsequent dates.
(8) The term "State" means the State fish and wildlife agency, which shall be construed to mean any department, or any division of any department of another name, of a State that is empowered under its laws to exercise the functions ordinarily exercised by a State fish and wildlife agency.
(9) The term "wetlands conservation project" means—
(A) the obtaining of a real property interest in lands or waters, including water rights, of a wetland ecosystem and associated habitat if the obtaining of such interest is subject to terms and conditions that will ensure that the real property will be administered for the long-term conservation of such lands and waters and the migratory birds and other fish and wildlife dependent thereon;
(B) the restoration, management, or enhancement of wetland ecosystems and associated habitat for migratory birds and other fish and wildlife species if such restoration, management, or enhancement is conducted on lands and waters that are administered for the long-term conservation of such lands and waters and the migratory birds and other fish and wildlife dependent thereon; and
(C) in the case of projects undertaken in Mexico, includes technical training and development of infrastructure necessary for the conservation and management of wetlands and studies on the sustainable use of wetland resources.
(Pub. L. 101–233, §3, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1969; Pub. L. 107–308, §§4, 8(a)(3)–(5), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2446, 2447.)
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, referred to in par. (5), is act July 3, 1918, ch. 128, 40 Stat. 755, as amended, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§703 et seq.) of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 710 of this title and Tables.
The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in par. (5), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, as amended, which is classified generally 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 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980, referred to in par. (5), is Pub. L. 96–366, Sept. 29, 1980, 94 Stat. 1322, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 49 (§2901 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2901 of this title and Tables.
2002—Par. (2). Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(3), substituted "Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives" for "Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the United States House of Representatives".
Par. (5). Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(4), inserted "of 1973" after "Endangered Species Act".
Par. (6). Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(5), inserted ", and by the Secretary of Sedesol for Mexico in 1994, and subsequent dates" after "1986".
Par. (9)(A). Pub. L. 107–308, §4(1), inserted "of a wetland ecosystem and associated habitat" after "including water rights,".
Par. (9)(B). Pub. L. 107–308, §4(2), substituted "and associated habitat" for "and other habitat".
(1) There shall be established a North American Wetlands Conservation Council (hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the "Council") which shall consist of nine members who may not receive compensation as members of the Council. Of the Council members—
(2) The Secretary shall appoint an alternate member of the Council who shall be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to fish, wildlife, and wetlands conservation and who shall perform the duties of a Council member appointed under subsection (a)(1)(C) or subsection (a)(1)(D) of this section—
The Secretary is authorized and encouraged to include as ex officio nonvoting members of the Council representatives of—
The Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall appoint an individual who shall serve at the pleasure of the Director and—
(Pub. L. 101–233, §4, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1970; Pub. L. 101–593, title I, §112(1)–(3), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2962; Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(6), (7), (b)(1), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2447, 2448.)
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(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.
2002—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 107–308, §8(b)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 101–593, §112(1). See 1990 Amendment note below.
1990—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 101–593, §112(2), inserted sentence at end relating to Public Law 92–463.
Pub. L. 107–308, §8(b)(2), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2448, provided that: "Paragraph (1) of this subsection [amending this section] shall be effective on and after the effective date of section 112(1) of Public Law 101–593 (104 Stat. 2962) [Nov. 16, 1990]."
Pub. L. 105–312, title III, §304, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 2958, provided that:
"(a) In General.—Notwithstanding section 4(a)(1)(D) of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4403(a)(1)(D)), during the period of 1999 through 2002, the membership of the North American Wetlands Conservation Council under section 4(a)(1)(D) of that Act shall consist of—
"(b) Publication of Policy.—Not later than June 30, 1999, the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register, after notice and opportunity for public comment, a policy for making appointments under section 4(a)(1)(D) of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4403(a)(1)(D))."
§4404. Approval of wetlands conservation projects
(a) Consideration by Council
The Council shall recommend wetlands conservation projects to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission based on consideration of—
(1) the extent to which the wetlands conservation project fulfills the purposes of this chapter, the Plan, or the Agreement;
(2) the availability of sufficient non-Federal moneys to carry out any wetlands conservation project and to match Federal contributions in accordance with the requirements of section 4407(b) of this title;
(3) the extent to which any wetlands conservation project represents a partnership among public agencies and private entities;
(4) the consistency of any wetlands conservation project in the United States with the National Wetlands Priority Conservation Plan developed under section 3921 of this title;
(5) the extent to which any wetlands conservation project would aid the conservation of migratory nongame birds, other fish and wildlife and species that are listed, or are candidates to be listed, as threatened and endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.);
(6) the substantiality of the character and design of the wetlands conservation project; and
(7) the recommendations of any partnerships among public agencies and private entities in Canada, Mexico, or the United States which are participating actively in carrying out one or more wetlands conservation projects under this chapter, the Plan, or the Agreement.
(b) Recommendations to Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
The Council shall submit to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission each year a description, including estimated costs, of the wetlands conservation projects which the Council has considered under subsection (a) of this section and which it recommends, in order of priority, that the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission approve for Federal funding under this chapter and section 669b(b) of this title. Solely for the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), recommendations by the Council for carrying out wetlands conservation projects under section 4405(a) of this title shall be considered Federal actions requiring the preparation of environmental assessments or, where appropriate, environmental impact statements.
(c) Council procedures
The Council shall establish practices and procedures for the carrying out of its functions under subsections (a) and (b) of this section. The procedures shall include requirements that—
(1) a quorum of the Council must be present before any business may be transacted; and
(2) no recommendations referred to in subsection (b) of this section may be adopted by the Council except by the vote of two-thirds of all members present and voting.
(d) Council representation on Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
The Chairman of the Council shall select 2 Council members of the 1 United States citizenship to serve with the Chairman as ex officio members of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission for the purposes of considering and voting upon wetlands conservation projects recommended by the Council.
(e) Approval of Council recommendations by Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, along with the two members of the Council referred to in subsection (d) of this section, shall approve, reject or reorder the priority of any wetlands conservation projects recommended by the Council based on, to the greatest extent practicable, the criteria of subsection (a) of this section. If the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission approves any wetlands conservation project, Federal funding shall be made available under this chapter and section 669b(b) of this title. If the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission rejects or reorders the priority of any wetlands conservation project recommended by the Council, the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission shall provide the Council and the appropriate Committees with a written statement explaining its rationale for the rejection or the priority modification.
(f) Notification of appropriate Committees
The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission shall submit annually to the appropriate Committees a report including a list and description of the wetlands conservation projects approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission for Federal funding under subsection (e) of this section in order of priority; the amounts and sources of Federal and non-Federal funding for such projects; a justification for the approval of such projects and the order of priority for funding such projects; a list and description of the wetlands conservation projects which the Council recommended, in order of priority that the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission approve for Federal funding; and a justification for any rejection or re-ordering of the priority of wetlands conservation projects recommended by the Council that was based on factors other than the criteria of subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 101–233, §5, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1972; Pub. L. 101–593, title I, §112(4), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2962; Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(8)–(11), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2448.)
2002—Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(8), inserted "of 1973" after "Endangered Species Act".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(9), substituted "each year" for "by January 1 of each year,".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(10), substituted "2 Council members" for "one Council member".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(11), substituted "subsection (e)" for "subsection (d)".
1990—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–593 inserted at end "Solely for the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), recommendations by the Council for carrying out wetlands conservation projects under section 4405(a) of this title shall be considered Federal actions requiring the preparation of environmental assessments or, where appropriate, environmental impact statements."
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which the 5th item on page 177 identifies a reporting provision which, as subsequently amended, is contained in subsec. (f) of this section), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, and section 1(a)(4) [div. A, §1402(1)] of Pub. L. 106–554, set out as notes under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
§4405. Conditions relating to wetlands conservation projects
(1) Subject to the allocation requirements of section 4407(a)(2) of this title and the limitations on Federal contributions under section 4407(b) of this title, the Secretary shall assist in carrying out wetlands conservation projects in the United States, which have been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, with the Federal funds made available under this chapter and section 669b(b) of this title.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), any lands or waters or interests therein acquired in whole or in part by the Secretary with the Federal funds made available under this chapter and section 669b(b) of this title to carry out wetlands conservation projects shall be included in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
(3) In lieu of including in the National Wildlife Refuge System any lands or waters or interests therein acquired under this chapter, the Secretary may, with the concurrence of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, grant or otherwise provide the Federal funds made available under this chapter and section 669b(b) of this title or convey any real property interest acquired in whole or in part with such funds without cost to a State or to another public agency or other entity upon a finding by the Secretary that the real property interests should not be included in the National Wildlife Refuge System: Provided, That any grant recipient shall have been so identified in the project description accompanying the recommendation from the Council and approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission. The Secretary shall not convey any such interest to a State, another public agency or other entity unless the Secretary determines that such State, agency or other entity is committed to undertake the management of the property being transferred in accordance with the objectives of this chapter, and the deed or other instrument of transfer contains provisions for the reversion of title to the property to the United States if such State, agency or other entity fails to manage the property in accordance with the objectives of this chapter. Any real property interest conveyed pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to such terms and conditions that will ensure that the interest will be administered for the long-term conservation and management of the wetland ecosystem and the fish and wildlife dependent thereon.
(Pub. L. 101–233, §6, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1973.)
In addition to the amounts made available under subsections (a) and (b) of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the Interior for purposes of allocation under section 4407 of this title not to exceed—
(Pub. L. 101–233, §7, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1974; Pub. L. 103–375, §4, Oct. 19, 1994, 108 Stat. 3495; Pub. L. 105–312, title III, §302, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 2958; Pub. L. 106–553, §1(a)(2) [title IX, §902(i)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A-124; Pub. L. 107–308, §5, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2447; Pub. L. 109–322, §2, Oct. 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 1756.)
2006—Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 109–322 substituted "each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012" for "fiscal year 2007".
2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–308 substituted "not to exceed—" and pars. (1) to (5) for "not to exceed $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003."
2000—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–553 substituted "$50,000,000" for "$30,000,000".
1998—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–312 substituted "not to exceed $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003." for "not to exceed $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1995 and 1996 and $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1997 and 1998."
1994—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–375 substituted "$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1995 and 1996 and $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1997 and 1998" for "$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994".
Of the sums available to the Secretary for any fiscal year under this chapter and section 669b(b) of this title—
(Pub. L. 101–233, §8, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1975; Pub. L. 103–375, §2(a), Oct. 19, 1994, 108 Stat. 3494; Pub. L. 107–308, §§6, 7, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2447; Pub. L. 111–149, §1(a), Mar. 25, 2010, 124 Stat. 1025.)
2010—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 111–149 amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: "The non-Federal share of the United States contribution to the costs of such projects may not be derived from Federal grant programs. In the case of a project carried out in Mexico, the non-Federal share of the United States contribution to the costs of the project may include cash contributions from non-United States sources that are used to pay costs of the project."
2002—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–308, §6(1), substituted "(but at least 30 percent and not more than 60 percent)" for "(but at least 50 per centum and not more than 70 per centum thereof)" and "4 percent" for "4 per centum".
1994—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–375 inserted at end "In the case of a project carried out in Mexico, the non-Federal share of the United States contribution to the costs of the project may include cash contributions from non-United States sources that are used to pay costs of the project."
Pub. L. 111–149, §1(b), Mar. 25, 2010, 124 Stat. 1025, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to any approved and active wetlands conservation project (as that term is used in section 8(b)(1) of such Act [16 U.S.C. 4407(b)(1)]) carried out with assistance provided under such Act [Pub. L. 101–233, 16 U.S.C. 4401 et seq.], including such a project approved before the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 25, 2010]."
§4408. Restoration, management, and protection of wetlands and habitat for migratory birds on Federal lands
The head of each Federal agency responsible for acquiring, managing, or disposing of Federal lands and waters shall, to the extent consistent with the mission of such agency and existing statutory authorities, cooperate with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to restore, protect, and enhance the wetland ecosystems and other habitats for migratory birds, fish, and wildlife within the lands and waters of each such agency.
(Pub. L. 101–233, §9, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1976.)
§4409. Report to Congress
(A) the estimated number of acres of wetlands and habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds that were restored, protected, or enhanced during such two-year period by Federal, State, and local agencies and other entities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico;
(B) trends in the population size and distribution of North American migratory birds;
(C) the status of efforts to establish agreements with nations in the Western Hemisphere pursuant to section 4413 of this title; and
(D) wetlands conservation projects funded under this chapter, listed and identified by type, conservation mechanism (such as acquisition, easement, or lease), location, and duration; and
(2) an annual assessment of the status of wetlands conservation projects, including an accounting of expenditures by Federal, State, and other United States entities, and expenditures by Canadian and Mexican sources to carry out these projects.
(Pub. L. 101–233, §10, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1976; Pub. L. 103–375, §2(b), Oct. 19, 1994, 108 Stat. 3494; Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(12), (13), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2448.)
2002—Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(12), substituted "Western Hemisphere" for "western hemisphere" and made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 4413 of this title.
Par. (1)(D). Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(13), substituted "; and" for period at end.
§4410. Revisions to Plan
The Secretary shall, in 1998 and at five-year intervals thereafter, undertake with the appropriate officials in Canada and Mexico to revise the goals and other elements of the Plan in accordance with the information required under section 4409 of this title and with the other provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 101–233, §11, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1976; Pub. L. 103–375, §2(c), Oct. 19, 1994, 108 Stat. 3494.)
1994—Pub. L. 103–375 substituted "1998" for "1991", inserted "and Mexico" after "Canada", and struck out at end "The Secretary shall invite and encourage the appropriate officials in Mexico to participate in any revisions of the Plan."
§4411. Relationship to other authorities
Nothing in this chapter affects, alters, or modifies the Secretary's authorities, responsibilities, obligations, or powers to acquire lands or waters or interests therein under any other statute.
(Pub. L. 101–233, §12, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1977.)
The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is act Mar. 10, 1934, ch. 55, 48 Stat. 401, which is classified generally to sections 661 to 666c–1 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 661(a) of this title, Short Title note set out under section 661 of this title, and Tables.
§4412. Limitation on assessments against Migratory Bird Conservation Fund
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, only those personnel and administrative costs directly related to acquisition of real property shall be levied against the Migratory Bird Conservation Account.1
(Pub. L. 101–233, §14, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1977.)
1 So in original. Probably should be "Fund". See section 718d of this title.
§4413. Other agreements
The Secretary shall undertake with the appropriate officials of nations in the Western Hemisphere to establish agreements, modeled after the Plan or the Agreement, for the protection of migratory birds identified in section 2912(a)(5) of this title. When any such agreements are reached, the Secretary shall make recommendations to the appropriate Committees on legislation necessary to implement the agreements.
(Pub. L. 101–233, §16(a), Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1977; Pub. L. 107–308, §8(a)(14), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2448.)
2002—Pub. L. 107–308 substituted "Western Hemisphere" for "western hemisphere".
§4414. Assessment of progress in wetlands conservation
Not later than January 31, 1996, the Secretary, in cooperation with the Council, to further the purposes of the chapter shall—
(1) develop and implement a strategy to assist in the implementation of this Act in conserving the full complement of North American wetlands systems and species dependent on those systems, that incorporates information existing on the date of the issuance of the strategy in final form on types of wetlands habitats and species dependent on the habitats; and
(2) develop and implement procedures to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of wetlands conservation projects completed under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 101–233, §19, as added Pub. L. 103–375, §3, Oct. 19, 1994, 108 Stat. 3494.)