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16 U.S.C. § 6302
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6302.
6302
Definitions
null
§ 6302. Definitions In this chapter: (1) CITES The term “CITES” means the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, done at Washington March 3, 1973 (27 UST 1087; TIAS 8249), including its appendices. (2) Conservation The term “conservation”— (A) means the use of methods and proce...
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(Pub. L. 106–411, § 3, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1790.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6303
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6303.
6303
Great ape conservation assistance
null
§ 6303. Great ape conservation assistance (a) In general Subject to the availability of funds and in consultation with other appropriate Federal officials, the Secretary shall use amounts in the Fund to provide financial assistance for projects for the conservation of great apes for which project proposals are approved...
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(Pub. L. 106–411, § 4, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1791; Pub. L. 109–363, title VII, § 701, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2081; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(2)(A), (B), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 785; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(129), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4319; Pub. L. 118–159, div. E, title LIII, § 5306(a), Dec. 23, 2024,...
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16 U.S.C. § 6304
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6304.
6304
Great Ape Conservation Fund
null
§ 6304. Great Ape Conservation Fund (a) Establishment There is established in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund a separate account to be known as the “Great Ape Conservation Fund”, consisting of— (1) amounts transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the Fund under subsection (e); (2) amoun...
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(Pub. L. 106–411, § 5, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1793; Pub. L. 109–363, title VII, § 702, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2082; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(2)(C), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 785.)
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/us/usc/t16/s6305
16 U.S.C. § 6305
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6305.
6305
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 6305. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
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16 U.S.C. § 6401
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6401.
6401
Purposes
null
§ 6401. Purposes The purposes of this chapter are— (1) to conserve and restore the condition of United States coral reef ecosystems challenged by natural and human-accelerated changes, including increasing ocean temperatures, changing ocean chemistry, coral bleaching, coral diseases, water quality degradation, invasive...
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16 U.S.C. § 6402
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6402.
6402
Federal coral reef management and restoration activities
null
§ 6402. Federal coral reef management and restoration activities (a) In general The Administrator, the Secretary of the Interior, or the Secretary of Commerce may conduct activities described in subsection (b) to conserve and restore coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems that are consistent with— (1) all applicable law...
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(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 203, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3932.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6403
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6403.
6403
National coral reef resilience strategy
null
§ 6403. National coral reef resilience strategy (a) In general The Administrator shall— (1) not later than 2 years after December 23, 2022, develop a national coral reef resilience strategy; and (2) review and revise the strategy— (A) not less frequently than once every 15 years; (B) not less frequently than once every...
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(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 204, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3933.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6404
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6404.
6404
Coral reef action plans
null
§ 6404. Coral reef action plans (a) Plans prepared by Federal reef managers (1) In general Not later than 3 years after December 23, 2022, and 2 years after the date of publication of each National Coral Reef Resilience Strategy, each Federal reef manager shall— (A) prepare a coral reef action plan to guide management ...
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(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 205, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3935.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6405
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6405.
6405
Coral reef stewardship partnerships
null
§ 6405. Coral reef stewardship partnerships (a) In general To further community-based stewardship of coral reefs, coral reef stewardship partnerships for Federal and non-Federal coral reefs may be established in accordance with this section. (b) Standards and procedures The Administrator shall develop and adopt— (1) st...
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(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 206, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3937.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6406
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6406.
6406
Block grants
null
§ 6406. Block grants (a) In general In each fiscal year beginning in fiscal year 2023 and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall provide block grants of financial assistance of not less than $500,000 to each covered State to support management and restoration activities and further the i...
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(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 207, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3938.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6407
16
CONSERVATION
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§ 6407.
6407
Coral Reef Stewardship Fund
null
§ 6407. Coral Reef Stewardship Fund (a) Agreement The Administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (in this section referred to as the “Foundation”), authorizing the Foundation to receive, hold, and administer funds received under this section. (b) Fund (1) In gener...
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16 U.S.C. § 6408
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6408.
6408
Emergency assistance
null
§ 6408. Emergency assistance (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, from funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under section 6414 of this title, the Administrator may provide emergency assistance to any covered State or coral reef stewardship partnership to respond to im...
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16 U.S.C. § 6409
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6409.
6409
Coral Reef Disaster Fund
null
§ 6409. Coral Reef Disaster Fund (a) Agreements The Administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (in this section referred to as the “Foundation”), authorizing the Foundation to receive, hold, and administer funds received under this section. (b) Fund (1) In general...
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(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 210, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3941.)
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§ 6410.
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Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program
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§ 6410. Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall establish a program (to be known as the “Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program”) to provide grants for projects for the conservation and restoration of coral re...
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(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 211, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3941.)
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Coral reef research
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§ 6411. Coral reef research (a) Reef research coordination institutes (1) Establishment The Administrator shall designate 2 reef research coordination institutes for the purpose of advancing and sustaining essential capabilities in coral reef research, one each in the Atlantic and Pacific basins, to be known as the “At...
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(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3945.)
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§ 6412.
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Coral reef prize competitions
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§ 6412. Coral reef prize competitions (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the head of any Federal agency with a representative serving on the United States Coral Reef Task Force established by section 6451 of this title, may, individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies, carry out ...
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§ 6413.
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Reports on administration
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§ 6413. Reports on administration (a) In general Not later than 2 years after December 23, 2022, and every 2 years thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the committees specified in subsection (b) a report on the administration of this chapter during the 2-year period preceding submission of the report, includin...
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(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 214, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3947.)
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§ 6414.
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Authorization of appropriations
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§ 6414. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this chapter which shall remain available until expended. Of such amounts, there is authorized to be appropriated for each such fiscal ye...
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(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 215, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3947.)
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Definitions
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§ 6415. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Administrator The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) Alaska Native Corporation The term “Alaska Native Corporation” has the meaning given the term “Native Corporation” in section 1602 of title 43. (3) Appropri...
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Establishment
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§ 6451. Establishment There is established a task force to lead, coordinate, and strengthen Federal Government actions to better preserve, conserve, and restore coral reef ecosystems, to be known as the “United States Coral Reef Task Force” (in this subchapter referred to as the “Task Force”).
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Duties
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§ 6452. Duties The duties of the Task Force shall be— (1) to coordinate, in cooperation with covered States, covered Native entities, Federal reef managers, covered reef managers, coral reef research centers designated under section 6411(b) of this title (as added by this division), and other nongovernmental and academ...
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§ 6453.
6453
Membership
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§ 6453. Membership (a) Voting membership The voting members of the Task Force shall be— (1) the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and the Secretary of Interior, who shall be co-chairpersons of the Task Force; (2) such representatives from other Federal agencies as the President, in consultation with...
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16 U.S.C. § 6454
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§ 6454.
6454
Responsibilities of Federal agency members
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§ 6454. Responsibilities of Federal agency members (a) In general A member of the Task Force described in section 6453(a) of this title shall— (1) identify the actions of the agency that member represents that may affect coral reef ecosystems; (2) use the programs and authorities of that agency to protect and enhance t...
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16 U.S.C. § 6455
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§ 6455.
6455
Working groups
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§ 6455. Working groups (a) In general The co-chairpersons of the Task Force may establish working groups as necessary to meet the goals and carry out the duties of the Task Force. (b) Requests from members The members of the Task Force may request that the co-chairpersons establish a working group under subsection (a)....
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(Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10015, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3954.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6456
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§ 6456.
6456
Definitions
null
§ 6456. Definitions In this subchapter: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resou...
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§ 6471.
6471
Coral reef conservation and restoration assistance
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§ 6471. Coral reef conservation and restoration assistance (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior may provide scientific expertise and technical assistance, and subject to the availability of appropriations, financial assistance for the conservation and restoration of coral reefs consistent with all applicable la...
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(Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10021, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3954.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6481
16
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§ 6481.
6481
Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management Fellowship
null
§ 6481. Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management Fellowship (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Alaska Native Corporation The term “Alaska Native Corporation” has the meaning given the term “Native Corporation” in section 1602 of title 43. (2) Fellow The term “fellow” means a National Coral Reef Management Fel...
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(Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10031, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3955.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6501
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6501.
6501
Purposes
null
§ 6501. Purposes The purposes of this chapter are— (1) to reduce wildfire risk to communities, municipal water supplies, and other at-risk Federal land through a collaborative process of planning, prioritizing, and implementing hazardous fuel reduction projects; (2) to authorize grant programs to improve the commercial...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, § 2, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1888.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6502
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6502.
6502
Definitions
null
§ 6502. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Federal land The term “Federal land” means— (A) land of the National Forest System (as defined in section 1609(a) of this title) administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) public lands (as defined in section 1702 of titl...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, § 3, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1888.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6511
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6511.
6511
Definitions
null
§ 6511. Definitions In this subchapter: (1) At-risk community The term “at-risk community” means an area— (A) that is comprised of— (i) an interface community as defined in the notice entitled “Wildland Urban Interface Communities Within the Vicinity of Federal Lands That Are at High Risk From Wildfire” issued by the S...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1889; Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title II, § 203, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1064.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6512
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6512.
6512
Authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects
null
§ 6512. Authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects (a) Authorized projects As soon as practicable after December 3, 2003, the Secretary shall implement authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects, consistent with the Implementation Plan, on— (1) Federal land in wildland-urban interface areas; (2) condition class 3 F...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title I, § 102, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1892.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6513
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6513.
6513
Prioritization
null
§ 6513. Prioritization (a) In general In accordance with the Implementation Plan, the Secretary shall develop an annual program of work for Federal land that gives priority to authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects that provide for the protection of at-risk communities or watersheds or that implement community wi...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title I, § 103, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1896; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8401, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4840; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(130), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4319.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6514
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6514.
6514
Environmental analysis
null
§ 6514. Environmental analysis (a) Authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the Secretary shall conduct authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects in accordance with— (1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 [42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.]; and (2) other applicab...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title I, § 104, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1897.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6515
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6515.
6515
Special administrative review process
null
§ 6515. Special administrative review process (a) Interim final regulations (1) In general Not later than 30 days after December 3, 2003, the Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate interim final regulations to establish a predecisional administrative review process for the period described in paragraph (2) that will...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title I, § 105, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1899.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6516
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6516.
6516
Judicial review in United States district courts
null
§ 6516. Judicial review in United States district courts (a) Venue Notwithstanding section 1391 of title 28 or other applicable law, an authorized hazardous fuels reduction project conducted under this subchapter shall be subject to judicial review only in the United States district court for a district in which the Fe...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title I, § 106, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1900.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6517
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6517.
6517
Effect of subchapter
null
§ 6517. Effect of subchapter (a) Other authority Nothing in this subchapter affects, or otherwise biases, the use by the Secretary of other statutory or administrative authority (including categorical exclusions adopted to implement the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)) to conduct a ha...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title I, § 107, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1900.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6518
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6518.
6518
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 6518. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $660,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to carry out— (1) activities authorized by this subchapter; and (2) other hazardous fuel reduction activities of the Secretary, including making grants to States, local governments, Ind...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title I, § 108, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1901; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8402, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4841.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6531
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6531.
6531
Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8403(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4841
repealed
§ 6531. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8403(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4841
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16 U.S.C. § 6541
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6541.
6541
Omitted
omitted
§ 6541. Omitted
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16 U.S.C. § 6542
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6542.
6542
Water Source Protection Program
null
§ 6542. Water Source Protection Program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) End water user The term “end water user” means a non-Federal entity, including— (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State; (C) an Indian tribe; (D) a utility; (E) a municipal water system; (F) an irrigation district; (G) a nonprofit ...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title III, § 303, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8404(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4841.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6543
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6543.
6543
Watershed Condition Framework
null
§ 6543. Watershed Condition Framework (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”), may establish and maintain a Watershed Condition Framework for National Forest System land— (1) to evaluate and classify the condition of wa...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title III, § 304, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8405(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4843.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6551
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6551.
6551
Findings and purpose
null
§ 6551. Findings and purpose (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) high levels of tree mortality resulting from insect infestation (including the interaction between insects and diseases) may result in— (A) increased fire risk; (B) loss of old trees and old growth; (C) loss of threatened and endangered species; (D) los...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title IV, § 401, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1907.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6552
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6552.
6552
Definitions
null
§ 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 harvesti...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title IV, § 402, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1908.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6553
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6553.
6553
Accelerated information gathering regarding forest-damaging insects
null
§ 6553. Accelerated information gathering regarding forest-damaging insects (a) Information gathering The Secretary, acting through the Forest Service and United States Geological Survey, as appropriate, shall establish an accelerated program— (1) to plan, conduct, and promote comprehensive and systematic information g...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title IV, § 403, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1909.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6554
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 6554.
6554
Applied silvicultural assessments
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§ 6554. Applied silvicultural assessments (a) Assessment efforts For information gathering and research purposes, the Secretary may conduct applied silvicultural assessments on Federal land that the Secretary determines is at risk of infestation by, or is infested with, forest-damaging insects. (b) Limitations (1) Excl...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title IV, § 404, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1910.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6555
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6555.
6555
Relation to other laws
null
§ 6555. Relation to other laws The authority provided to each Secretary under this subchapter is supplemental to, and not in lieu of, any authority provided to the Secretaries under any other law.
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title IV, § 405, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1911.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6556
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6556.
6556
Termination of effectiveness
null
§ 6556. Termination of effectiveness The authority provided by this subchapter terminates effective October 1, 2023.
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title IV, § 406, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1911; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8406(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4845.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6571
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6571.
6571
Establishment of healthy forests reserve program
null
§ 6571. Establishment of healthy forests reserve program (a) Establishment The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish the healthy forests reserve program for the purpose of restoring and enhancing forest ecosystems— (1) to promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species; (2) to improve biodiversity; (3) to ...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 501, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1911; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8407(a)(1), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4845.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6572
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6572.
6572
Eligibility and enrollment of lands in program
null
§ 6572. Eligibility and enrollment of lands in program (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce, shall describe and define forest ecosystems that are eligible for enrollment in the healthy forests reserve program. (b) Eligibility To be...
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16 U.S.C. § 6573
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6573.
6573
Restoration plans
null
§ 6573. Restoration plans (a) In general Land enrolled in the healthy forests reserve program shall be subject to a restoration plan, to be developed jointly by the landowner and the Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior. (b) Practices The restoration plan shall require such resto...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 503, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1912; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8407(a)(7), (9), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4846.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6574
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6574.
6574
Financial assistance
null
§ 6574. Financial assistance (a) Permanent easements In the case of land enrolled in the healthy forests reserve program using a permanent easement (or an easement described in section 6572(f)(1)(C)(ii) 1 of this title), the Secretary of Agriculture shall pay the owner of the land an amount equal to not less than 75 pe...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 504, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1913; Pub. L. 110–234, title VIII, § 8205(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1295; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VIII, § 8205(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2057.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6575
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6575.
6575
Technical assistance
null
§ 6575. Technical assistance (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide landowners with technical assistance to assist the owners in complying with the terms of plans (as included in agreements or easements) under the healthy forests reserve program. (b) Technical service providers The Secretary of Agric...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 505, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1913.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6576
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6576.
6576
Protections and measures
null
§ 6576. Protections and measures (a) Protections In the case of a landowner that enrolls land in the program and whose conservation activities result in a net conservation benefit for listed, candidate, or other species, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make available to the landowner safe harbor or similar assurance...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 506, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1914.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6577
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6577.
6577
Involvement by other agencies and organizations
null
§ 6577. Involvement by other agencies and organizations In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary of Agriculture may consult with— (1) nonindustrial private forest landowners; (2) other Federal agencies; (3) State fish and wildlife agencies; (4) State forestry agencies; (5) State environmental quality agencies; (6...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 507, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1914.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6578
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6578.
6578
Funding
null
§ 6578. Funding (a) Fiscal years 2009 through 2013 1 Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make available $9,750,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012 1 to carry out this subchapter. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the...
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CONSERVATION
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§ 6591.
6591
Forest stands inventory and monitoring program to improve detection of and response to environmental threats
null
§ 6591. Forest stands inventory and monitoring program to improve detection of and response to environmental threats (a) In general The Secretary of Agriculture shall carry out a comprehensive program to inventory, monitor, characterize, assess, and identify forest stands (with emphasis on hardwood forest stands) and p...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title VI, § 601, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1914.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6591a
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 6591a.
6591a
Designation of treatment areas
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§ 6591a. Designation of treatment areas (a) Definition of declining forest health In this section, the term “declining forest health” means a forest that is experiencing— (1) substantially increased tree mortality due to insect or disease infestation; or (2) dieback due to infestation or defoliation by insects or disea...
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§ 6591b.
6591b
Administrative review
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§ 6591b. Administrative review (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (d), a project described in subsection (b) that is conducted in accordance with section 6591a(d) of this title may be— (1) considered an action categorically excluded from the requirements of Public Law 91–190 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and (...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title VI, § 603, as added Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8204, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 916.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6591c
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 6591c.
6591c
Stewardship end result contracting projects
null
§ 6591c. Stewardship end result contracting projects (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Chief The term “Chief” means the Chief of the Forest Service. (2) Director The term “Director” means the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. (b) Projects The Chief and the Director, via agreement or contract as appropriate,...
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 6591d.
6591d
Wildfire resilience projects
null
§ 6591d. Wildfire resilience projects (a) In general Hazardous fuels reduction projects, as defined in section 6511(2) of this title may be— (1) carried out in accordance with subsections (b), (c), and (d) of section 6512 of this title and sections 6514 and 6515 of this title; (2) considered an action categorically exc...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title VI, § 605, as added Pub. L. 115–141, div. O, title II, § 202, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1062.)
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 6591e.
6591e
Categorical exclusion for greater sage-grouse and mule deer habitat
null
§ 6591e. Categorical exclusion for greater sage-grouse and mule deer habitat (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered vegetation management activity (A) In general The term “covered vegetation management activity” means any activity described in subparagraph (B) that— (i) (I) is carried out on National Forest Syste...
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(Pub. L. 108–148, title VI, § 606, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8611, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4848.)
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16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6592.
6592
Wildfire risk reduction
null
§ 6592. Wildfire risk reduction (a) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, for the activities described in subsection (c), $3,369,200,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022...
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(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title VIII, § 40803, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1097.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6592a
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6592a.
6592a
Ecosystem restoration
null
§ 6592a. Ecosystem restoration (a) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, for the activities described in subsection (b), $2,130,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 ...
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(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title VIII, § 40804, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1105.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6592b
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6592b.
6592b
Establishment of fuel breaks in forests and other wildland vegetation
null
§ 6592b. Establishment of fuel breaks in forests and other wildland vegetation (a) Definition of Secretary concerned In this section, the term “Secretary concerned” means— (1) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands (...
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(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title VIII, § 40806, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1110.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6592c
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6592c.
6592c
Emergency actions
null
§ 6592c. Emergency actions (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Authorized emergency action The term “authorized emergency action” means an action carried out pursuant to an emergency situation determination issued under this section to mitigate the harm to life, property, or important natural or cultural resources on ...
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(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title VIII, § 40807, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1112.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6592d
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 6592d.
6592d
Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership program
null
§ 6592d. Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Chiefs The term “Chiefs” means the Chief of the Forest Service and the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. (2) Eligible activity The term “eligible activity” means an activity— (A) to reduce the risk of...
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(Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title VIII, § 40808, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1114.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6601
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6601.
6601
Findings and purposes
null
§ 6601. Findings and purposes (a) Findings The Congress finds that— (1) marine turtle populations have declined to the point that the long-term survival of the loggerhead, green, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley, and leatherback turtle in the wild is in serious jeopardy; (2) 6 of the 7 recognized species of marin...
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(Pub. L. 108–266, § 2, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 791; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(3)(A), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 786.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6602
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6602.
6602
Definitions
null
§ 6602. Definitions In this chapter: (1) CITES The term “CITES” means the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (27 UST 1087; TIAS 8249). (2) Conservation The term “conservation” means the use of all methods and procedures necessary to protect marine turtles, freshwater turtles...
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(Pub. L. 108–266, § 3, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 792; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(3)(B), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 786.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6603
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6603.
6603
Conservation assistance
null
§ 6603. Conservation assistance (a) In general Subject to the availability of funds and in consultation with other Federal officials, the Secretary shall use amounts in the Fund to provide financial assistance for projects for the conservation of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises for which project propos...
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(Pub. L. 108–266, § 4, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 793; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(3)(C), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 787; Pub. L. 118–159, div. E, title LIII, § 5307(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2446.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6604
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6604.
6604
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund
null
§ 6604. Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (a) Establishment There is established in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund a separate account to be known as the “Marine Turtle Conservation Fund”, consisting of— (1) amounts transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit into the Fund under subsection (e); (...
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(Pub. L. 108–266, § 5, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 794; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(3)(D), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 788.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6605
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6605.
6605
Advisory group
null
§ 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) Meetin...
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(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; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(131), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4320.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6606
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6606.
6606
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 6606. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029. (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 m...
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(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; Pub. L. 118–159, div. E, title LIII, § 5307(b), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2446.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6607
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6607.
6607
Report to Congress
null
§ 6607. Report to Congress Not later than October 1, 2005, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report on the results and effectiveness of the program carried out under this chapter, including recommendations concerning how this chapter might be improved and whether the Fund should be continued in the future.
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(Pub. L. 108–266, § 8, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 796.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6701
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6701.
6701
Findings
null
§ 6701. Findings Congress finds that— (1) there is an increasing threat of wildfire to millions of acres of forest land and rangeland throughout the United States; (2) forest land and rangeland are degraded as a direct consequence of land management practices, including practices to control and prevent wildfires and th...
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(Pub. L. 108–317, § 2, Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1204.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6702
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6702.
6702
Purposes
null
§ 6702. Purposes The purposes of this chapter are— (1) to enhance the capacity to develop, transfer, apply, monitor, and regularly update practical science-based forest restoration treatments that will reduce the risk of severe wildfires, and improve the health of dry forest and woodland ecosystems in the interior West...
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(Pub. L. 108–317, § 3, Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1205.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6703
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6703.
6703
Definitions
null
§ 6703. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Adaptive ecosystem management (A) Definition The term “adaptive ecosystem management” means a natural resource management process under which planning, implementation, monitoring, research, evaluation, and incorporation of new knowledge are combined into a management approach th...
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(Pub. L. 108–317, § 4, Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1206.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6704
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6704.
6704
Establishment of Institutes
null
§ 6704. Establishment of Institutes (a) In general The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall— (1) not later than 180 days after October 5, 2004, establish Institutes to promote the use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires, and restore the health of forest and w...
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(Pub. L. 108–317, § 5, Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1207.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6705
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6705.
6705
Cooperation between Institutes and Federal agencies
null
§ 6705. Cooperation between Institutes and Federal agencies In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior— (1) to the extent that funds are appropriated for the purpose, shall provide financial and technical assistance to the Institutes to carry out the duties of the In...
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(Pub. L. 108–317, § 6, Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1208.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6706
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6706.
6706
Monitoring and evaluation
null
§ 6706. Monitoring and evaluation (a) In general Not later than 5 years after October 5, 2004, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall complete and submit to the Committee on Resources and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and to ...
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(Pub. L. 108–317, § 7, Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1209.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6707
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6707.
6707
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 6707. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter $15,000,000 for each fiscal year. (b) Limitation No funds made available under subsection (a) shall be used to pay the costs of constructing any facilities.
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(Pub. L. 108–317, § 8, Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1210.)
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/us/usc/t16/s6801
16 U.S.C. § 6801
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6801.
6801
Definitions
null
§ 6801. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Entrance fee The term “entrance fee” means the recreation fee authorized to be charged to enter onto lands managed by the National Park Service or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (2) Expanded amenity recreation fee The term “expanded amenity recreation fee” means th...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 802, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377; Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 311(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2891.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6802
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6802.
6802
Recreation fee authority
null
§ 6802. Recreation fee authority (a) Authority of Secretary Beginning in fiscal year 2005 and thereafter, the Secretary may establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees at Federal recreational lands and waters as provided for in this section. (b) Basis for recreation fees Recreation fees shall be established ...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 803, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3378; Pub. L. 118–234, title III, §§ 311(b), 322(c), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2893, 2910.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6803
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CONSERVATION
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§ 6803.
6803
Public participation
null
§ 6803. Public participation (a) In general As required in this section, the Secretary shall provide the public with opportunities to participate in the development of or changing of a recreation fee established under this chapter. (b) Advance notice The Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register of the e...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 804, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3382; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(132), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4320; Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 225, title III, § 311(c), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2888, 2897.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6804
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CONSERVATION
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§ 6804.
6804
Recreation passes
null
§ 6804. Recreation passes (a) America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass (1) Availability and use The Secretaries shall establish, and may charge a fee for, an interagency national pass to be known as the “America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass”, w...
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16 U.S.C. § 6804a
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CONSERVATION
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§ 6804a.
6804a
Availability of Federal, State, and local recreation passes
null
§ 6804a. Availability of Federal, State, and local recreation passes (a) Establishment of program (1) In general To improve the availability of Federal, State, and local outdoor recreation passes, the Secretaries are encouraged to coordinate with States and counties regarding the availability of Federal, State, and loc...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 805A, as added Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 321(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2909.)
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CONSERVATION
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§ 6805.
6805
Cooperative agreements
null
§ 6805. Cooperative agreements (a) Fee management agreement Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, the Secretary may enter into a fee management agreement, including a contract, which may provide for a reasonable commission, reimbursement, or discount, with the following entities for the following purposes: (1) With a...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 806, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3387.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6806
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CONSERVATION
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§ 6806.
6806
Special account and distribution of fees and revenues
null
§ 6806. Special account and distribution of fees and revenues (a) Special account The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish a special account in the Treasury for each Federal land management agency. (b) Deposits Subject to subsections (c), (d), and (e), revenues collected by each Federal land management agency unde...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 807, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3388.)
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§ 6807.
6807
Expenditures
null
§ 6807. Expenditures (a) Use of fees at specific site or area Amounts available for expenditure at a specific site or area— (1) shall be accounted for separately from the amounts collected; (2) may be distributed agency-wide; and (3) shall be used only for— (A) repair, maintenance, and facility enhancement related dire...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 808, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3388; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7116(h), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1203; Pub. L. 118–234, title III, § 311(d), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2897.)
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§ 6808.
6808
Reports
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§ 6808. Reports Not later than May 1, 2006, and every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report detailing the status of the recreation fee program conducted for Federal recreational lands and waters, including an evaluation of the recreation fee program, examples of projects that were funded u...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 809, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3389.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6809
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 6809.
6809
Sunset provision
null
§ 6809. Sunset provision The authority of the Secretary to carry out this chapter shall terminate September 30, 2031.
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16 U.S.C. § 6810
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6810.
6810
Volunteers
null
§ 6810. Volunteers (a) Authority to use volunteers The Secretary may use volunteers, as appropriate, to collect recreation fees and sell recreation passes. (b) Waiver or discount of fees; site-specific agency pass In exchange for volunteer services, the Secretary may waive or discount an entrance fee, standard amenity ...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 811, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3389.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6811
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 6811.
6811
Enforcement and protection of receipts
null
§ 6811. Enforcement and protection of receipts (a) Enforcement authority The Secretary concerned shall enforce payment of the recreation fees authorized by this chapter. (b) Evidence of nonpayment If the display of proof of payment of a recreation fee, or the payment of a recreation fee within a certain time period is ...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 812, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3390.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6812
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 6812.
6812
Repeal of superseded admission and use fee authorities
null
§ 6812. Repeal of superseded admission and use fee authorities (a) Land and Water Conservation Fund Act Subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (i) (except for paragraph (1)(C)) of section 4 1 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 are repealed, except that the Secretary may continue to issue Go...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 813, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3390; Pub. L. 109–54, title I, § 132(a), Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 526; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(37), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3268.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6813
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 6813.
6813
Relation to other laws and fee collection authorities
null
§ 6813. Relation to other laws and fee collection authorities (a) Federal and State laws unaffected Nothing in this chapter shall authorize Federal hunting or fishing licenses or fees or charges for commercial or other activities not related to recreation, affect any rights or authority of the States with respect to fi...
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 814, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3392.)
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 6814.
6814
Limitation on use of fees for employee bonuses
null
§ 6814. Limitation on use of fees for employee bonuses Notwithstanding any other provision of law, fees collected under the authorities of the chapter may not be used for employee bonuses.
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(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 815, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3393.)
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16 U.S.C. § 6851
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CONSERVATION
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§ 6851.
6851
Definitions
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§ 6851. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Federal land The term “Federal land” means any land managed by a Federal land management agency. (2) Federal land management agency The term “Federal land management agency” means— (A) the Bureau of Reclamation; (B) the National Park Service; (C) the Bureau of Land Management; (...
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(Pub. L. 117–114, § 2, Apr. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 1175.)
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§ 6852.
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Interagency data standardization
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§ 6852. Interagency data standardization Not later than 30 months after April 29, 2022, the Secretaries shall jointly develop and adopt interagency standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability among applicable Federal databases with respect to the collection and dissemination of data— (1) relating to recreati...
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16 U.S.C. § 6853
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CONSERVATION
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§ 6853.
6853
Digitization and publication of easements
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§ 6853. Digitization and publication of easements (a) In general Not later than 4 years after April 29, 2022, each of the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, shall digitize and publish on the applicable agency website geographic information system mapping data that specifies, with respect to the relevant Se...
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16 U.S.C. § 6854
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CONSERVATION
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§ 6854.
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Data consolidation and publication of route and area data for public recreational use
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§ 6854. Data consolidation and publication of route and area data for public recreational use (a) In general Beginning not later than 5 years after April 29, 2022, each of the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of the Interior, the Forest Servi...
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16 U.S.C. § 6855
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CONSERVATION
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§ 6855.
6855
Cooperation and coordination
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§ 6855. Cooperation and coordination (a) Third-party providers The Secretaries may enter into an agreement with a third party to carry out any provision of this chapter. (b) US Geological Survey The Secretaries shall work with the Director of the United States Geological Survey to collect, aggregate, digitize, standard...
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