IB Union Calendar No. 388 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4416 [Report No. 111–650] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2010 Mr. George Miller of California (for himself and Ms. Bordallo) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 29, 2010 Additional sponsors: Ms. Hirono, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Nadler of New York, Mr. Moore of Kansas, Mr. Inslee, Mr. Hastings of Florida, and Mrs. Maloney September 29, 2010 Reported 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 italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 12, 2010 A BILL To reauthorize the Great Ape Conservation Act, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Amendments Act of 2010.

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Amendment and reauthorization of Great Ape Conservation Act

The Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 is amended as follows: (1)

Multiyear grants

In section 4 (16 U.S.C. 6303), by adding at the end the following new subsections: (j)

Multiyear Grants

(1)

In general

The Secretary may award a multiyear grant under this section to a person who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section, to carry out a project that the person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for great apes and their habitats. (2)

Annual grants not affected

This subsection shall not be construed as precluding the Secretary from awarding grants on an annual basis. (k)

Excellence in great ape conservation awards

(1)

In general

The Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, may implement a program to acknowledge outstanding achievement in great ape conservation, to enhance great ape conservation and to demonstrate the indebtedness of the entire world to the commitment made by individuals and local communities to protect and conserve populations of great apes. (2)

Awards

Under the program, the Secretary may use amounts appropriated under this subsection to make appropriate awards, including— (A)cash awards, each of which shall not exceed $7,500; (B)noncash awards; (C)posthumous awards; and (D)public ceremonies to acknowledge such awards. (3)

Selection of award recipients

The Secretary may select each year for receipt of an award under the program— (A)no more than three individuals whose contributions to the field of great ape conservation have had a significant and material impact on the conservation of great apes; and (B)individuals selected from within great ape range states, whose contributions represent selfless sacrifice and uncommon valor and dedication to the conservation of great apes and their habitats. (4)

Nomination guidelines

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and after consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies and other governmental and nongovernmental organizations with expertise in great ape conservation, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register guidelines specifying the details and process for nominating award candidates. Such guidelines shall allow for nominations of both citizens and noncitizens of the United States. . (2)

Panel of experts

In section 4(i) (16 U.S.C. 6303(i))— (A)in paragraph (1), by— (i)striking Every 2 years and inserting Within one year after the date of the enactment of the Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Amendments Act of 2010, and every 5 years thereafter; (ii)striking may convene and inserting shall convene; (iii)inserting and priorities after needs; and (iv)adding at the end the following new sentence: The panel shall, to the extent practicable, include representatives from foreign range states with expertise in great ape conservation.; and (B)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4), and inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs: (2)In identifying conservation needs and priorities under paragraph (1), the panel shall consider relevant great ape conservation plans or strategies including scientific research and findings related to— (A)the conservation needs and priorities of great apes; (B)regional or species-specific action plans or strategies; (C)applicable strategies developed or initiated by the Secretary; and (D)any other applicable conservation plan or strategy. (3)The Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, may pay expenses of convening and facilitating meetings of the panel. . (3)

Administrative expenses limitation

In section 5(b)(2) (16 U.S.C. 6304 (b)(2)), by striking $100,000 and inserting $150,000. (4)

Authorization of appropriations

By amending section 6 (16 U.S.C. 6305) to read as follows:

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Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund to carry out this Act— (1)$5,500,000 for fiscal year 2011; (2)$6,000,000 for fiscal year 2012; (3)$6,500,000 for fiscal year 2013; (4)$7,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; and (5)$7,500,000 for fiscal year 2015.

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September 29, 2010 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed