America’s Conservation Enhancement ActPublic Law 116–188, as amendedAmerica’s Conservation Enhancement Act188118–198Statute CompilationUnited States House of RepresentativesOffice of the Legislative Counseltext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.GPO Statute Compilations USLM converter, version 202404192025-01-31America’s Conservation Enhancement ActAmerica’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024158331162020-10-30America’s Conservation Enhancement Act[(Public Law 116–188)][As Amended Through P.L. 118–198, Enacted December 23, 2024][Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 116-188. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps/][Note: While this publication does not represent an official version of any Federal statute, substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. The official version of Federal law is found in the United States Statutes at Large and in the United States Code. The legal effect to be given to the Statutes at Large and the United States Code is established by statute (1 U.S.C. 112, 204).]AN ACTTo improve protections for wildlife, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) [16 U.S.C. 8201 note]Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “America’s Conservation Enhancement Act”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows:Sec. 1.TITLE I—Sec. 101.Sec. 102.Sec. 103.Sec. 104.Sec. 105.Sec. 106.Sec. 107.Sec. 108.Sec. 109.Sec. 110.Sec. 111.TITLE II—Sec. 201.Sec. 202.Sec. 203.Sec. 204.Sec. 205.Sec. 206.Sec. 207.Sec. 208.Sec. 209.Sec. 210.Sec. 211.Sec. 212.Sec. 213.TITLE III—Sec. 301.Sec. 302.Sec. 303.
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT, DISEASE, AND PREDATION </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">THEODORE ROOSEVELT GENIUS PRIZE FOR REDUCING HUMAN-PREDATOR CONFLICT. </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7001(d) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 742b note; Public Law 116-9) is amended— </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (7)(A)</quotedText>” each place such term appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (8)(A)</quotedText>”; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (7)(B)</quotedText>” each place such term appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (8)(B)</quotedText>”; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6)(C)(iv), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (C)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">clause (iii)</quotedText>”; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Theodore roosevelt genius prize for reducing human-predator conflict.—</heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph: </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board</quotedText>’ means the Reducing Human-Predator Conflict Technology Advisory Board established by subparagraph (C)(i). </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prize competition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">prize competition</quotedText>’ means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for reducing human-predator conflict established under subparagraph (B). </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act, the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competition, to be known as the ‘Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for reducing human-predator conflict’— </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to reducing the frequency of human-predator conflict using nonlethal means; and </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes reducing human-predator conflict using nonlethal means, which may include the application and monitoring of tagging technologies. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advisory board.—</heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established an advisory board, to be known as the ‘Reducing Human-Predator Conflict Technology Advisory Board’. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">predator-human interactions; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the habitats of large predators; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">biology; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">technology development; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">“(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engineering; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">“(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">economics;</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">“(VII) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">business development and management; and </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VIII">“(VIII) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">select a topic; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">issue a problem statement; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to reduce human-predator conflict using nonlethal means; and </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian Tribes, private entities, and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to reducing human-predator conflict using nonlethal means. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates to the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities; and </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions, institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (8)(A). </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement with national fish and wildlife foundation.—</heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (8)(B). </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Judges.—</heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination by secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year, none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation with national oceanic and atmospheric administration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in the case of a cash prize awarded under the prize competition for a technology that addresses conflict between humans and marine predators under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the prize competition that includes— </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii); </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (8)(B); and </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on December 31, 2023. ”</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (8) (as redesignated)— </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or (6)(C)(i)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(6)(C)(i), or (7)(C)(i)</quotedText>”; and </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s101/a/6/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or (6)(D)(i)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(6)(D)(i), or (7)(D)(i)</quotedText>”; and </content>
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<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s101/a/6/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i)(VII), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and (6)(E)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(6)(E), and (7)(E)</quotedText>”. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that data collected from the tagging of predators can inform innovative management of those predators and innovative education activities to minimize human-predator conflict. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8355">7 U.S.C. 8355</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LOSSES OF LIVESTOCK DUE TO DEPREDATION BY FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES. </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Depredation.—</heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">depredation</quotedText>” means actual death, injury, or destruction of livestock that is caused by a federally protected species. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">depredation</quotedText>” does not include damage to real or personal property other than livestock, including— </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">damage to— </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other animals; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vegetation; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">motor vehicles; or </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">structures; </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">diseases; </content>
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<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lost profits; or </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consequential damages. </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federally protected species.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">federally protected species</quotedText>” means a species that is or previously was protected under— </chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Act of June 8, 1940 (commonly known as the “Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act”) (54 Stat. 250, chapter 278; 16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.); </content>
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<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or </content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.). </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian tribe.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian Tribe</quotedText>” has the meaning given to the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian tribe</quotedText>” in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Livestock.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">livestock</quotedText>” means horses, mules and asses, rabbits, llamas, cattle, bison, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, bees, honey and beehives, or any other animal generally used for food or in the production of food or fiber. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">livestock</quotedText>” includes guard animals actively engaged in the protection of livestock described in subparagraph (A). </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">program</quotedText>” means the grant program established under subsection (b)(1). </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretaries.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretaries</quotedText>” means— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/a/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/a/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant Program for Losses of Livestock Due to Depredation by Federally Protected Species.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries shall establish a program to provide grants to States and Indian Tribes to supplement amounts provided by States, Indian Tribes, or State agencies under 1 or more programs established by the States and Indian Tribes (including programs established after the date of enactment of this Act)— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assist livestock producers in carrying out—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">proactive and nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to depredation by federally protected species occurring on— </chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/1/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal, State, or private land within the applicable State; or </content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/1/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">land owned by, or held in trust for the benefit of, the applicable Indian Tribe; and </content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">research relating to the activities described in clause (i); and </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to compensate livestock producers for livestock losses due to depredation by federally protected species occurring on— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal, State, or private land within the applicable State; or </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">land owned by, or held in trust for the benefit of, the applicable Indian Tribe. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation of funding.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports to the secretaries.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30 of each year, a State or Indian Tribe desiring to receive a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretaries a report describing, for the 1-year period ending on that September 30, the losses of livestock due to depredation by federally protected species occurring on— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal, State, or private land within the applicable State; or </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">land owned by, or held in trust for the benefit of, the applicable Indian Tribe. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries shall allocate available funding to carry out this Act among States and Indian Tribes for a 1-year period ending on September 30 based on the losses described in the reports submitted for the previous 1-year period ending on September 30 under subparagraph (A). </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph (1), a State or Indian Tribe shall— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">designate an appropriate agency of the State or Indian Tribe to administer the 1 or more programs supplemented by the grant funds; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish 1 or more accounts to receive grant funds; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintain files of all claims received and paid under grant-funded programs, including supporting documentation; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Secretaries— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/3/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">annual reports that include— </chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/3/D/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of claims and expenditures under the program during the year; and </content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/3/D/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of any action taken on the claims; and </content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/b/3/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other reports as the Secretaries may require to assist the Secretaries in determining the effectiveness of assisted activities under this section. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no State or Indian Tribe is required to participate in the program; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the program supplements, and does not replace or supplant, any State compensation programs for depredation.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030, of which— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$5,000,000 shall be used to provide grants for the purposes described in subsection (b)(1)(A); and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s102/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$10,000,000 shall be used to provide grants for the purpose described in subsection (b)(1)(B). </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="103">SEC. 103. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8356">7 U.S.C. 8356</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEPREDATION PERMITS FOR BLACK VULTURES AND COMMON RAVENS; BLACK VULTURE LIVESTOCK PROTECTION PROGRAM. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Depredation Permits for Black Vultures and Common Ravens.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”), may issue depredation permits to livestock producers authorizing takings of black vultures or common ravens otherwise prohibited by Federal law to prevent those vultures or common ravens from taking livestock during the calving season or lambing season. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limited to Affected States or Regions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may issue permits under paragraph (1) only to livestock producers in States and regions in which livestock producers are affected or have been affected in the previous year by black vultures or common ravens, as determined by Secretary. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require, as a condition of a permit under paragraph (1), that the permit holder shall report to the appropriate enforcement agencies the takings of black vultures or common ravens pursuant to the permit. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Black Vulture Livestock Protection Program.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in coordination with States, shall carry out, through fiscal year 2030, a black vulture livestock protection program (referred to in this subsection as the “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">program</term>”) that allows 1 public entity or Farm Bureau organization per State to hold a statewide depredation permit to protect commercial agriculture livestock from black vulture predation.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each public entity or Farm Bureau organization that holds a depredation permit under the program—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstrate sufficient experience and capacity to provide government regulated services to the public, as determined by the Secretary;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit a complete depredation permit application, as determined by the Secretary, for review and approval according to procedures of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be responsible for complying with, and ensuring subpermittee compliance with, as applicable, all permit conditions; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be responsible for collecting, managing, and reporting required information under the permit; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may subpermit to livestock producers to take black vultures for the purposes of livestock protection.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, shall carry out a study on whether prescribed take levels of black vultures may be increased for subpermittees within a biologically sustainable take level for the population.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s103/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the <inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024</inline>, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, shall submit to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the status of the program, including the results of the study required under paragraph (3).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="104">SEC. 104. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s667h">16 U.S.C. 667h</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE TASK FORCE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section: </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cervid.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cervid</quotedText>” means any species within the family Cervidae. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chronic wasting disease.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chronic wasting disease</quotedText>” means the animal disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations that— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a transmissible disease of the nervous system resulting in distinctive lesions in the brain; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">belongs to the group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, which group includes scrapie, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretaries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretaries</quotedText>” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, acting jointly. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries shall establish within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service a task force, to be known as the “Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force” (referred to in this subsection as the “Task Force”) . </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Task Force shall— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">collaborate with foreign governments to share research, coordinate efforts, and discuss best management practices to reduce, minimize, prevent, or eliminate chronic wasting disease in the United States;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop recommendations, including recommendations based on findings of the study conducted under subsection (c), and a set of best practices regarding— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the interstate coordination of practices to prevent the new introduction of chronic wasting disease; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the prioritization and coordination of the future study of chronic wasting disease, based on evolving research needs; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ways to leverage the collective resources of Federal, State, and local agencies, Indian Tribes, and foreign governments, and resources from private, nongovernmental entities, to address chronic wasting disease in the United States and along the borders of the United States; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other area where containment or management efforts relating to chronic wasting disease may differ across jurisdictions; and </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop, from the recommendations developed under subparagraph (B), an action plan that gives States, the Federal Government, Indian Tribes, and the farmed cervid industry specific recommendations to ensure consistent and coordinated management and focused, prioritized research to stop the spread of and mitigate the impacts of chronic wasting disease. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Task Force shall be composed of— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 representative of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service with experience in chronic wasting disease, to be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this subsection as the “Secretary”); </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 representative of the United States Geological Survey; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">2 representatives of the Department of Agriculture with experience in chronic wasting disease, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture— </chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 of whom shall have expertise in cervid health research; and </content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 of whom shall have expertise in wildlife management; </content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of each State in which chronic wasting disease among elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, or moose has been reported to the appropriate State agency, not more than 2 representatives, to be nominated by the Governor of the State— </chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not more than 1 of whom shall be a representative of the State agency with jurisdiction over wildlife management or wildlife disease in the State; and </content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a State with a farmed cervid program or economy, not more than 1 of whom shall be a representative of the State agency with jurisdiction over farmed cervid regulation in the State; </content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of each State in which chronic wasting disease among elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, or moose has not been documented, but that has carried out measures to prevent the introduction of chronic wasting disease among those species, not more than 2 representatives, to be nominated by the Governor of the State; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not more than 2 representatives from an Indian Tribe or Tribal organization chosen in a process determined, in consultation with Indian Tribes, by the Secretary; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/A/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not more than 5 nongovernmental members with relevant expertise appointed, after the date on which the members are first appointed under clauses (i) through (vi), by a majority vote of the State representatives appointed under clause (iv). </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this paragraph requires a State to participate in the Task Force. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Co-chairs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Co-Chairs of the Task Force shall be— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal representative described in paragraph (3)(A)(i); </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 of the Federal representatives described in paragraph (3)(A)(iii); and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 State representative appointed under paragraph (3)(A)(iv), to be selected by a majority vote of those State representatives. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Date of initial appointment.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The members of the Task Force shall be appointed not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024. The efforts of the Task Force shall not be contingent on the completion of the study required by subsection (c). </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On appointment of the members of the Task Force, the Co-Chairs of the Task Force shall notify the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Committees on Environment and Public Works and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and Natural Resources and Agriculture of the House of Representatives. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vacancies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any vacancy in the members appointed to the Task Force— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not affect the power or duty of the Task Force; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be filled not later than 30 days after the date of the vacancy. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meetings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Task Force shall convene— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not less frequently than twice each year; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at such time and place, and by such means, as the Co-Chairs of the Task Force determine to be appropriate, which may include the use of remote conference technology. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interstate action plan.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date on which the members of the Task Force are appointed, the Task Force shall submit to the Secretaries, and the heads of the State agencies with jurisdiction over wildlife disease and farmed cervid regulation of each State with a representative on the Task Force, the interstate action plan developed by the Task Force under paragraph (2)(C). </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative agreements.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/8/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretaries, any other applicable Federal agency, and each applicable State may enter into a cooperative agreement to fund necessary actions under the interstate action plan submitted under subparagraph (A). </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/8/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Target date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries shall make the best effort of the Secretaries to enter into any cooperative agreement under clause (i) not later than 180 days after the date of submission of the interstate action plan under subparagraph (A). </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/8/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matching funds.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/8/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clause (ii), for each fiscal year, the Secretaries may provide funds to carry out an interstate action plan through a cooperative agreement under subparagraph (B) in the amount of funds provided by the applicable States. </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/8/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount provided by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under clause (i) for a fiscal year shall be not greater than $5,000,000. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30 of the first full fiscal year after the date on which the first members of the Task Force are appointed, and each September 30 thereafter, the Task Force shall submit to the Secretaries, and the heads of the State agencies with jurisdiction over wildlife disease and farmed cervid regulation of each State with a representatives on the Task Force, a report describing— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">progress on the implementation of actions identified in the interstate action plan submitted under paragraph (8)(A), including the efficacy of funding under the cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (8)(B); </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">updated resource requirements that are needed to reduce and eliminate chronic wasting disease in the United States; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/9/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any relevant updates to the recommended best management practices included in the interstate action plan submitted under paragraph (8)(B) to reduce or eliminate chronic wasting disease; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/9/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">new research findings and emerging research needs relating to chronic wasting disease; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/b/9/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other relevant information. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Resource Study.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of academy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Academy</quotedText>” means the National Academy of Sciences. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries shall enter into an arrangement with the Academy under which the Academy shall conduct, and submit to the Secretaries a report describing the findings of, a special resource study to identify the predominant pathways and mechanisms of the transmission of chronic wasting disease in wild, captive, and farmed populations of cervids in the United States. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The arrangement under subparagraph (A) shall provide that the actual expenses incurred by the Academy in conducting the study under subparagraph (A) shall be paid by the Secretaries, subject to the availability of appropriations.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of the study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under paragraph (2) shall— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to wild, captive, and farmed populations of cervids in the United States, identify— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent possible, the pathways and mechanisms for the transmission of chronic wasting disease within live cervid populations and cervid products, which may include pathways and mechanisms for transmission from Canada; </content></subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the infection rates for each pathway and mechanism identified under subclause (I); and </content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the relative frequency of transmission of each pathway and mechanism identified under subclause (I); </content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">anthropogenic and environmental factors contributing to new chronic wasting disease emergence events; </content></subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development of geographical areas with increased chronic wasting disease prevalence; and </content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the overall geographical patterns of chronic wasting disease distribution; </content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">significant gaps in current scientific knowledge regarding the transmission pathways and mechanisms identified under clause (i)(I) and potential prevention, detection, and control methods identified under clause (v); </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for prioritization the scientific research projects that will address the knowledge gaps identified under clause (iii), based on the likelihood that a project will contribute significantly to the prevention or control of chronic wasting disease; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">potential prevention, detection, or control measures, practices, or technologies to be used to mitigate the transmission and spread of chronic wasting disease in wild, captive, and farmed populations of cervids in the United States; </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess the effectiveness of the potential prevention, detection, or control measures, practices, or technologies identified under subparagraph (A)(v); and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">review and compare science-based best practices, standards, and guidance regarding the prevention, detection, and management of chronic wasting disease in wild, captive, and farmed populations of cervids in the United States that have been developed by— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Wildlife Research Center of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States Geological Survey; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State wildlife and agricultural agencies, in the case of practices, standards, and guidance that provide practical, science-based recommendations to State and Federal agencies for minimizing or eliminating the risk of transmission of chronic wasting disease in the United States; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/3/C/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">industry or academia, in the case of any published guidance on practices that provide practical, science-based recommendations to cervid producers for minimizing or eliminating the risk of transmission of chronic wasting disease within or between herds. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study under paragraph (2) shall be completed not later than 180 days after the date on which funds are first made available for the study. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data sharing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretaries shall share with the Academy, as necessary to conduct the study under paragraph (2), subject to the avoidance of a violation of a privacy or confidentiality requirement and the protection of confidential or privileged commercial, financial, or proprietary information, data and access to databases and research information on chronic wasting disease under the jurisdiction of— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States Geological Survey. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of completion of the study, the Secretaries shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings of the study; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/c/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any conclusions and recommendations that the Secretaries determine to be appropriate. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2030, $5,000,000 to the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to carry out administrative activities under subsection (b); </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2021, $1,200,000 to the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to carry out activities to fund research under subsection (c); and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s104/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2021, $1,200,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, to carry out activities to fund research under subsection (c). </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s105" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INVASIVE SPECIES. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text"> Section 10 of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 666c-1) is amended— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s105/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(2)— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s105/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s105/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s105/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before clause (ii) (as so redesignated) the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">relevant Federal agencies; ”</content>
</clause></quotedContent>;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s105/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s105/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in consultation with stakeholders, including nongovernmental organizations and industry; ”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s105/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="p">“(p) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025— </chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$2,500,000 to the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$2,500,000 to the Secretary of the Interior. ”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s106" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text"> Section 7(c) of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4406(c)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not to exceed—</quotedText>” in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and all that follows through paragraph (5) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not to exceed $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.</quotedText>”. </content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="107">SEC. 107. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board of Directors of Foundation.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3 of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3702) is amended— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment of directors.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">After consulting with the Secretary of Commerce and considering the recommendations submitted by the Board, the Secretary of the Interior shall appoint 28 Directors who, to the maximum extent practicable, shall— </chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to the conservation of fish, wildlife, or other natural resources; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">represent a balance of expertise in ocean, coastal, freshwater, and terrestrial resource conservation. ”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Director (other than a Director described in paragraph (1)) shall be appointed for a term of 6 years. ”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g)(2)— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A) Officers and employees may not be appointed until the Foundation has sufficient funds to pay them for their service. Officers</quotedText>” and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Officers ”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Executive director.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Foundation shall have an Executive Director who shall be— </chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appointed by, and serve at the direction of, the Board as the chief executive officer of the Foundation; and </content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to fish and wildlife conservation. ”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4(a)(1)(B) of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4403(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the Board</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Executive Director of the Board</quotedText>”. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rights and Obligations of Foundation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4 of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3703) is amended— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(c) Powers.—To carry out its purposes under</quotedText>” and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Powers.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out the purposes described in ”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (11) as subparagraphs (A) through (K), respectively, and indenting appropriately; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D) (as redesignated by subparagraph (B)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that are insured by an agency or instrumentality of the United States</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">at 1 or more financial institutions that are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Securities Investment Protection Corporation</quotedText>”; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (E) (as redesignated by subparagraph (B)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (3) or (4)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (C) or (D)</quotedText>”; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (J) (as redesignated by subparagraph (B)), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (K) (as redesignated by subparagraph (B)) and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">“(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to receive and administer restitution and community service payments, amounts for mitigation of impacts to natural resources, and other amounts arising from legal, regulatory, or administrative proceedings, subject to the condition that the amounts are received or administered for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants, and other natural resources; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">“(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to do acts necessary to carry out the purposes of the Foundation. ”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b/1/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the undesignated matter at the end and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of real property.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this Act, an interest in real property shall be treated as including easements or other rights for preservation, conservation, protection, or enhancement by and for the public of natural, scenic, historic, scientific, educational, inspirational, or recreational resources. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Encumbered real property.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A gift, devise, or bequest may be accepted by the Foundation even though the gift, devise, or bequest is encumbered, restricted, or subject to beneficial interests of private persons if any current or future interest in the gift, devise, or bequest is for the benefit of the Foundation. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Savings clause.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The acceptance and administration of amounts by the Foundation under paragraph (1)(K) does not alter, supersede, or limit any regulatory or statutory requirement associated with those amounts. ”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsections (f) and (g); and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 10 of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3709) is amended— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025— </chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$15,000,000 to the Secretary of the Interior; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$5,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$5,000,000 to the Secretary of Commerce. ”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amounts from federal agencies.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), Federal departments, agencies, or instrumentalities are authorized to provide funds to the Foundation through Federal financial assistance grants and cooperative agreements, subject to the condition that the amounts are used for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants, and other natural resources in accordance with this Act. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Advances.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal departments, agencies, or instrumentalities may advance amounts described in subparagraph (A) to the Foundation in a lump sum without regard to when the expenses for which the amounts are used are incurred. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Management fees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Foundation may assess and collect fees for the management of amounts received under this paragraph. ”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the paragraph heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">funds</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">amounts</quotedText>”; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be used</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may be used</quotedText>”; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and State and local government agencies</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, State and local government agencies, and other entities</quotedText>”; and </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration of amounts.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In entering into contracts, agreements, or other partnerships pursuant to this Act, a Federal department, agency, or instrumentality shall have discretion to waive any competitive process applicable to the department, agency, or instrumentality for entering into contracts, agreements, or partnerships with the Foundation if the purpose of the waiver is— </chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to address an environmental emergency resulting from a natural or other disaster; or </content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as determined by the head of the applicable Federal department, agency, or instrumentality, to reduce administrative expenses and expedite the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants, and other natural resources.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Foundation shall include in the annual report submitted under section 7(b) a description of any use of the authority under subparagraph (A) by a Federal department, agency, or instrumentality in that fiscal year. ”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Gifts, Devises, or Bequests of Money or Other Property.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any gifts, devises, or bequests of amounts or other property, or any other amounts or other property, transferred to, deposited with, or otherwise in the possession of the Foundation pursuant to this Act, may be made available by the Foundation to Federal departments, agencies, or instrumentalities and may be accepted and expended (or the disposition of the amounts or property directed), without further appropriation, by those Federal departments, agencies, or instrumentalities, subject to the condition that the amounts or property be used for purposes that further the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants, and other natural resources. ”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
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</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s107/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 11 of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3710) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">exclusive</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">authority</quotedText>”. </content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s108" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="108">SEC. 108. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s2601">15 U.S.C. 2601 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF SPORT FISHING EQUIPMENT UNDER TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s108/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the period beginning on the date of enactment of the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024 and ending on September 30, 2030, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall not take any action to regulate the lead content of sport fishing equipment or sport fishing equipment components under the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). </content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s108/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Sport Fishing Equipment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sport fishing equipment</quotedText>” means any sport fishing equipment (as such term is defined in section 4162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) the sale of which is subject to the tax imposed by section 4161(a) of such Code (determined without regard to any exemptions from such tax provided by section 4162 or 4221 or any other provision of such Code). </content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s109" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="109">SEC. 109. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REAUTHORIZATION OF CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text"> Section 117 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1267) is amended by striking subsection (j) and inserting the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— </chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2021, $90,000,000; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2022, $90,500,000; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2023, $91,000,000; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2024, $91,500,000; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 2025, $92,000,000. ”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s110" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="110">SEC. 110. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t54/s320101">54 U.S.C. 320101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REAUTHORIZATION OF CHESAPEAKE BAY INITIATIVE ACT OF 1998. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text"> Section 502(c) of the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-312) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2025</quotedText>”. </content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="111">SEC. 111. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1267">33 U.S.C. 1267 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHESAPEAKE WATERSHED INVESTMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE DEFENSE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section: </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chesapeake bay agreements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chesapeake Bay agreements</quotedText>” means the formal, voluntary agreements— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">executed to achieve the goal of restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay watershed ecosystem and the living resources of the Chesapeake Bay watershed ecosystem; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">signed by the Chesapeake Executive Council. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chesapeake bay program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chesapeake Bay program</quotedText>” means the program directed by the Chesapeake Executive Council in accordance with the Chesapeake Bay agreements. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chesapeake bay watershed.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chesapeake Bay watershed</quotedText>” means the region that covers— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chesapeake Bay; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the portions of the States of Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia that drain into the Chesapeake Bay; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the District of Columbia. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chesapeake executive council.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chesapeake Executive Council</quotedText>” means the council comprised of— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Governors of each of the States of Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Mayor of the District of Columbia; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chesapeake wild program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Chesapeake WILD program</quotedText>” means the nonregulatory program established by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1). </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">grant program</quotedText>” means the Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense grant program established by the Secretary under subsection (c)(1). </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restoration and protection activity.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">restoration and protection activity</quotedText>” means an activity carried out for the conservation, stewardship, and enhancement of habitat for fish and wildlife— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to preserve and improve ecosystems and ecological processes on which the fish and wildlife depend; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for use and enjoyment by the public. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Establishment.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a nonregulatory program, to be known as the “Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense program”. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of the Chesapeake WILD program are— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinating restoration and protection activities among Federal, State, local, and regional entities and conservation partners throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engaging other agencies and organizations to build a broader range of partner support, capacity, and potential funding for projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">carrying out coordinated restoration and protection activities, and providing for technical assistance, throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to sustain and enhance restoration and protection activities; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve and maintain water quality to support fish and wildlife, habitats of fish and wildlife, and drinking water for people; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to sustain and enhance water management for volume and flood damage mitigation improvements to benefit fish and wildlife habitat; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve opportunities for public access and recreation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed consistent with the ecological needs of fish and wildlife habitat; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/C/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to facilitate strategic planning to maximize the resilience of natural ecosystems and habitats under changing watershed conditions; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/C/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to engage the public through outreach, education, and citizen involvement to increase capacity and support for coordinated restoration and protection activities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/C/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to sustain and enhance vulnerable communities and fish and wildlife habitat; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/C/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to conserve and restore fish, wildlife, and plant corridors; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/2/C/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to increase scientific capacity to support the planning, monitoring, and research activities necessary to carry out coordinated restoration and protection activities. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the Chesapeake WILD program, the Secretary shall— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">draw on existing plans for the Chesapeake Bay watershed, or portions of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including the Chesapeake Bay agreements, and work in consultation with applicable management entities, including Chesapeake Bay program partners, such as the Federal Government, State and local governments, the Chesapeake Bay Commission, and other regional organizations, as appropriate, to identify, prioritize, and implement restoration and protection activities within the Chesapeake Bay watershed; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">adopt a Chesapeake Bay watershed-wide strategy that— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supports the implementation of a shared set of science-based restoration and protection activities developed in accordance with subparagraph (A); and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">targets cost-effective projects with measurable results; and </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish the grant program in accordance with subsection (c).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In establishing the Chesapeake WILD program, the Secretary shall consult, as appropriate, with— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the heads of Federal agencies, including— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chief of Engineers; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Director of the United States Geological Survey; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Transportation; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/A/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Chief of the Forest Service; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/A/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the head of any other applicable agency; </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Governors of each of the States of Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia and the Mayor of the District of Columbia; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fish and wildlife joint venture partnerships; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/b/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other public agencies and organizations with authority for the planning and implementation of conservation strategies in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants and Technical Assistance.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chesapeake wild grant program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the extent that funds are made available to carry out this subsection, the Secretary shall establish and carry out, as part of the Chesapeake WILD program, a voluntary grant and technical assistance program, to be known as the “Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense grant program”, to provide competitive matching grants of varying amounts and technical assistance to eligible entities described in paragraph (2) to carry out activities described in subsection (b)(2). </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible entities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following entities are eligible to receive a grant and technical assistance under the grant program: </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The District of Columbia. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A unit of local government. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A nonprofit organization. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An institution of higher education as such term is defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other entity that the Secretary determines to be appropriate in accordance with the criteria established under paragraph (3). </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with officials and entities described in subsection (b)(4), shall establish criteria for the grant program to help ensure that activities funded under this subsection— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accomplish 1 or more of the purposes described in subsection (b)(2); and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advance the implementation of priority actions or needs identified in the Chesapeake Bay watershed-wide strategy adopted under subsection (b)(3)(B). </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost sharing.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department of the interior share.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Department of the Interior share of the cost of a project funded under the grant program shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project, as determined by the Secretary. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-department of the interior share.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Department of the Interior share of the cost of a project funded under the grant program may be provided in cash or in the form of an in-kind contribution of services or materials. </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other federal funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Non-Department of the Interior Federal funds may be used for not more than 25 percent of the total cost of a project funded under the grant program. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may enter into an agreement to manage the grant program with an organization that offers grant management services. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the implementation of this section, including a description of each project that has received funding under this section. </content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tI/s111/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supplement, not supplant.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds made available under paragraph (1) shall supplement, and not supplant, funding for other activities conducted by the Secretary in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8201">16 U.S.C. 8201</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PURPOSE. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text"> The purpose of this title is to encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested persons to promote fish conservation— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to achieve measurable habitat conservation results through strategic actions of Fish Habitat Partnerships that lead to better fish habitat conditions and increased fishing opportunities by— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improving ecological conditions; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">restoring natural processes; or </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preventing the decline of intact and healthy systems; </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to establish a consensus set of national conservation strategies as a framework to guide future actions and investment by Fish Habitat Partnerships; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to broaden the community of support for fish habitat conservation by— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increasing fishing opportunities; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fostering the participation of local communities, especially young people in local communities, in conservation activities; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">raising public awareness of the role healthy fish habitat play in the quality of life and economic well-being of local communities; </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to fill gaps in the National Fish Habitat Assessment and the associated database of the National Fish Habitat Assessment— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to empower strategic conservation actions supported by broadly available scientific information; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to integrate socioeconomic data in the analysis to improve the lives of humans in a manner consistent with fish habitat conservation goals; and </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to communicate to the public and conservation partners— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the conservation outcomes produced collectively by Fish Habitat Partnerships; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s201/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">new opportunities and voluntary approaches for conserving fish habitat. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202" role="definitions" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8202">16 U.S.C. 8202</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text"> In this title: </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</term>” means— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Board</term>” means the National Fish Habitat Board established by section 203. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Director.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director</term>” means the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Environmental protection agency assistant administrator.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator</term>” means the Assistant Administrator for Water of the Environmental Protection Agency. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian tribe.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian Tribe</term>” has the meaning given to the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian tribe</term>” in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">National oceanic and atmospheric administration assistant administrator.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Assistant Administrator</term>” means the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Partnership.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Partnership</term>” means an entity designated by Congress as a Fish Habitat Partnership under section 204. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Real property interest.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">real property interest</term>” means an ownership interest in— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/8/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">land; or </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/8/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">water (including water rights). </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Marine fisheries commissions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Marine Fisheries Commissions</term>” means— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/9/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Pacific States Marine Commission.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of the Interior. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</term>” means each of the several States, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/12" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State agency.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State agency</term>” means— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/12/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the fish and wildlife agency of a State; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s202/12/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any department or division of a department or agency of a State that manages in the public trust the inland or marine fishery resources of the State or sustains the habitat for those fishery resources pursuant to State law or the constitution of the State. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8203">16 U.S.C. 8203</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL FISH HABITAT BOARD. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fish habitat board.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is established a board, to be known as the “National Fish Habitat Board”, whose duties are— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote, oversee, and coordinate the implementation of this title; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to recommend to Congress entities for designation as Partnerships; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall be composed of 28 members, of whom— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">2 shall be representatives of the Department of the Interior, including the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be a representative of the United States Geological Survey; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be a representative of the Department of Commerce; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be a representative of the Department of Agriculture; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be a representative of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">4 shall be representatives of State agencies, 1 of whom shall be nominated by a regional association of fish and wildlife agencies from each of the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and Western regions of the United States; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">2 shall be representatives of Indian Tribes, of whom—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/G/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be a representative of Indian Tribes in the State of Alaska; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/G/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be a representative of Indian Tribes in States other than the State of Alaska;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">2 shall be representatives of—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/H/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Regional Fishery Management Councils established by section 302(a)(1) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1852(a)(1)); or</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/H/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Marine Fisheries Commissions;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be a representative of the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">7 shall be representatives selected from at least one from each of the following: </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/J/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the recreational sportfishing industry; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/J/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the commercial fishing industry; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/J/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">marine recreational anglers; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/J/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">freshwater recreational anglers; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/J/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">habitat conservation organizations; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/J/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">science-based fishery organizations; </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be a representative of a national private landowner organization; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/L" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be a representative of an agricultural production organization; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/M" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be a representative of local government interests involved in fish habitat restoration; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/N" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="N">(N) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">2 shall be representatives from different sectors of corporate industries, which may include— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/N/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">natural resource commodity interests, such as petroleum or mineral extraction; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/N/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">natural resource user industries; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/N/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">industries with an interest in fish and fish habitat conservation; and </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/2/O" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="O">(O) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1 shall be an individual in a leadership position in the private sector or landowner representative of an active partnership. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compensation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member of the Board shall serve without compensation. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Travel expenses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A member of the Board may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Board. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appointment and Terms.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this section, a member of the Board described in any of subparagraphs (F) through (O) of subsection (a)(2) shall serve for a term of 3 years. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial board membership.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The initial Board shall consist of representatives as described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of subsection (a)(2). </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remaining members.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the representatives of the initial Board under subparagraph (A) shall appoint the remaining members of the Board described in subparagraphs (H) through (O) of subsection (a)(2). </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal representatives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Board a recommendation of not fewer than three Tribal representatives, from which the Board shall appoint one representative pursuant to subparagraph (G) of subsection (a)(2). </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Staggered terms.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the members described in subsection (a)(2)(J) initially appointed to the Board— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">two shall be appointed for a term of 1 year; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">two shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">three shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vacancies.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A vacancy of a member of the Board described in subparagraph (H), (I), (J), (K), (L), (M), (N), or (O) of subsection (a)(2) shall be filled by an appointment made by the remaining members of the Board. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal representatives.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Following a vacancy of a member of the Board described in subparagraph (G) of subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall recommend to the Board a list of not fewer than three Tribal representatives, from which the remaining members of the Board shall appoint a representative to fill the vacancy. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of service.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual whose term of service as a member of the Board expires may continue to serve on the Board until a successor is appointed. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a member of the Board described in any of subparagraphs (H) through (O) of subparagraph (a)(2) misses three consecutive regularly scheduled Board meetings, the members of the Board may— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">vote to remove that member; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/b/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appoint another individual in accordance with paragraph (4). </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Chairperson.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The representative of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies appointed under subsection (a)(2)(E) shall serve as Chairperson of the Board. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Term.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Chairperson of the Board shall serve for a term of 3 years. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Meetings.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall meet— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at the call of the Chairperson; but </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not less frequently than twice each calendar year. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public access.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall establish procedures to carry out the business of the Board, including— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a requirement that a quorum of the members of the Board be present to transact business; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a requirement that no recommendations may be adopted by the Board, except by the vote of two-thirds of the members present; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procedures for establishing national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation for the purposes of this title; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/e/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procedures for designating Partnerships under section 204; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/e/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procedures for reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s203/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quorum.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8204">16 U.S.C. 8204</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FISH HABITAT PARTNERSHIPS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority To Recommend.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board may recommend to Congress the designation of Fish Habitat Partnerships in accordance with this section. </content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of a Partnership shall be—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to work with other regional habitat conservation programs to promote cooperation and coordination to enhance fish populations and fish habitats; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to engage local and regional communities to build support for fish habitat conservation; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to involve diverse groups of public and private partners; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop collaboratively a strategic vision and achievable implementation plan that is scientifically sound; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to leverage funding from sources that support local and regional partnerships; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to use adaptive management principles, including evaluation of project success and functionality; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop appropriate local or regional habitat evaluation and assessment measures and criteria that are compatible with national habitat condition measures; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/b/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to implement local and regional priority projects that improve conditions for fish and fish habitat. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria for Designation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An entity seeking to be designated by Congress as a Partnership shall— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Board an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Board may reasonably require; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstrate to the Board that the entity has— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a focus on promoting the health of important fish and fish habitats; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an ability to coordinate the implementation of priority projects that support the goals and national priorities set by the Board that are within the Partnership boundary; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a self-governance structure that supports the implementation of strategic priorities for fish habitat; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability to develop local and regional relationships with a broad range of entities to further strategic priorities for fish and fish habitat; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a strategic plan that details required investments for fish habitat conservation that addresses the strategic fish habitat priorities of the Partnership and supports and meets the strategic priorities of the Board; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/c/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability to develop and implement fish habitat conservation projects that address strategic priorities of the Partnership and the Board; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/c/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability to develop fish habitat conservation priorities based on sound science and data, the ability to measure the effectiveness of fish habitat projects of the Partnership, and a clear plan as to how Partnership science and data components will be integrated with the overall Board science and data effort. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for Recommendation to Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board may recommend to Congress for designation an application for a Partnership submitted under subsection (c) if the Board determines that the applicant— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the criteria described in subsection (c)(2); </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies representatives to provide support and technical assistance to the Partnership from a diverse group of public and private partners, which may include State or local governments, nonprofit entities, Indian Tribes, and private individuals, that are focused on conservation of fish habitats to achieve results across jurisdictional boundaries on public and private land; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is organized to promote the health of important fish species and important fish habitats, including reservoirs, natural lakes, coastal and marine environments, coral reefs, and estuaries; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies strategic fish and fish habitat priorities for the Partnership area in the form of geographical focus areas or key stressors or impairments to facilitate strategic planning and decision making; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is able to address issues and priorities on a nationally significant scale; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes a governance structure that— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reflects the range of all partners; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promotes joint strategic planning and decision making by the applicant; </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">demonstrates completion of, or significant progress toward the development of, a strategic plan to address declines in fish populations, rather than simply treating symptoms, in accordance with the goals and national priorities established by the Board; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/d/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promotes collaboration in developing a strategic vision and implementation program that is scientifically sound and achievable. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than February 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act and, subject to paragraph (3), each February 1 thereafter, the Board shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report, to be entitled “Report to Congress on Future Fish Habitat Partnerships and Modifications”, that— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies each entity that— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the requirements described in subsection (d); and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Board recommends to Congress for designation as a Partnership; </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes any proposed modifications to a Partnership previously designated by Congress under subsection (f); </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to each entity recommended for designation as a Partnership, describes, to the maximum extent practicable— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purpose of the recommended Partnership; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">how the recommended Partnership fulfills the requirements described in subsection (d). </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public availability; notification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make the report publicly available, including on the internet; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide to the appropriate congressional committees and the State agency of any State included in a recommended Partnership area written notification of the public availability of the report. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall only submit a report required under paragraph (1) in the fiscal years in which the Board is proposing modifications to, or new designations of, 1 or more Partnerships.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation or Modification of Partnership.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress shall have the exclusive authority to designate or modify a Partnership.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation or modification process.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Partnership designation or modification the Board recommends to Congress shall be deemed to be approved by Congress if Congress does not pass a joint resolution of disapproval with respect to the designation or modification by the date that is 90 days after the date on which the relevant congressional committees receive such recommendation.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing Partnerships.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, any partnership receiving Federal funds as of the date of enactment of this Act shall be subject to a designation review by Congress in which Congress shall have the opportunity to designate the partnership under subsection (f). </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s204/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ineligibility for federal funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A partnership referred to in paragraph (1) that Congress does not designate as described in that paragraph shall be ineligible to receive Federal funds under this title. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8205">16 U.S.C. 8205</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FISH HABITAT CONSERVATION PROJECTS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to Board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 31 of each year, each Partnership shall submit to the Board a list of priority fish habitat conservation projects recommended by the Partnership for annual funding under this title. </content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommendations by Board.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than July 1 of each year, the Board shall submit to the Secretary a priority list of fish habitat conservation projects that includes a description, including estimated costs, of each project that the Board recommends that the Secretary approve and fund under this title. </content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria for Project Selection.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall select each fish habitat conservation project recommended to the Secretary under subsection (b) after taking into consideration, at a minimum, the following information: </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recommendation of the Partnership that is, or will be, participating actively in implementing the fish habitat conservation project. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The capabilities and experience of project proponents to implement successfully the proposed project. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the fish habitat conservation project— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fulfills a local or regional priority that is directly linked to the strategic plan of the Partnership and is consistent with the purpose of this title; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addresses the national priorities established by the Board; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is supported by the findings of the habitat assessment of the Partnership or the Board, and aligns or is compatible with other conservation plans; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies appropriate monitoring and evaluation measures and criteria that are compatible with national measures; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides a well-defined budget linked to deliverables and outcomes; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">leverages other funds to implement the project; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/3/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">addresses the causes and processes behind the decline of fish or fish habitats; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/3/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes an outreach or education component that includes the local or regional community. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The availability of sufficient non-Federal funds to match Federal contributions for the fish habitat conservation project, as required by subsection (e). </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the fish habitat conservation project—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will increase fish populations in a manner that leads to recreational fishing opportunities for the public; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will be carried out through a cooperative agreement among Federal, State, and local governments, Indian Tribes, and private entities; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increases public access to land or water for fish and wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advances the conservation of fish and wildlife species that have been identified by a State agency as species of greatest conservation need; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/5/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">where appropriate, advances the conservation of fish and fish habitats under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) and other relevant Federal law and State wildlife action plans; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/5/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promotes strong and healthy fish habitats so that desired biological communities are able to persist and adapt. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The substantiality of the character and design of the fish habitat conservation project. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements for evaluation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No fish habitat conservation project may be recommended by the Board under subsection (b) or provided financial assistance under this title unless the fish habitat conservation project includes an evaluation plan designed using applicable Board guidance— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to appropriately assess the biological, ecological, or other results of the habitat protection, restoration, or enhancement activities carried out using the assistance; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reflect appropriate changes to the fish habitat conservation project if the assessment substantiates that the fish habitat conservation project objectives are not being met; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to identify improvements to existing fish populations, recreational fishing opportunities, and the overall economic benefits for the local community of the fish habitat conservation project; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to require the submission to the Board of a report describing the findings of the assessment. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Acquisition authorities.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State, local government, or other non-Federal entity is eligible to receive funds for the acquisition of real property from willing sellers under this title if the acquisition ensures— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">public access for fish and wildlife-dependent recreation; or </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a scientifically based, direct enhancement to the health of fish and fish populations, as determined by the Board. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State agency approval.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All real property interest acquisition projects funded under this title must be approved by the State agency in the State in which the project is occurring. </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board may not recommend, and the Secretary may not provide any funding for, any real property interest acquisition that has not been approved by the State agency. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assessment of other authorities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board may not recommend, and the Secretary may not provide any funding under this title for, any real property interest acquisition unless the Partnership that recommended the project has conducted a project assessment, submitted with the funding request and approved by the Board, to demonstrate all other Federal, State, and local authorities for the acquisition of real property have been exhausted. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Restrictions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A real property interest may not be acquired pursuant to a fish habitat conservation project by a State, local government, or other non-Federal entity conducted with funds provided under this title, unless— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the owner of the real property authorizes the State, local government, or other non-Federal entity to acquire the real property; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/d/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary and the Board determine that the State, local government, or other non-Federal entity would benefit from undertaking the management of the real property being acquired because that is in accordance with the goals of a Partnership. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-Federal Contributions.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal share of the total cost of all fish habitat conservation projects carried out by a Partnership each year shall be at least 50 percent.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal share.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal share described in paragraph (1)— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may not be derived from another Federal grant program; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include in-kind contributions and cash. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for indian tribes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (1) or any other provision of law, any funds made available to an Indian Tribe pursuant to this title may be considered to be non-Federal funds for the purpose of paragraph (1). </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce with respect to marine or estuarine projects, may waive the application of paragraph (2)(A) with respect to a State or an Indian Tribe, or otherwise reduce the portion of the non-Federal share of the cost of an activity required to be paid by a State or an Indian Tribe under paragraph (1), if the Secretary determines that the State or Indian Tribe does not have sufficient funds not derived from another Federal grant program to pay such non-Federal share, or portion of the non-Federal share, without the use of loans. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of receipt of the recommended priority list of fish habitat conservation projects under subsection (b), and subject to subsection (d) and based, to the maximum extent practicable, on the criteria described in subsection (c), the Secretary, after consulting with the Secretary of Commerce on marine or estuarine projects, shall approve or reject any fish habitat conservation project recommended by the Board. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary approves a fish habitat conservation project under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall use amounts made available to carry out this title to provide funds to carry out the fish habitat conservation project. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s205/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary rejects under paragraph (1) any fish habitat conservation project recommended by the Board, not later than 90 days after the date of receipt of the recommendation, the Secretary shall provide to the Board, the appropriate Partnership, and the appropriate congressional committees a written statement of the reasons that the Secretary rejected the fish habitat conservation project. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s206" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="206">SEC. 206. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8206">16 U.S.C. 8206</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANCE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s206/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Assistant Administrator, the Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator, and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, in coordination with the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, may provide scientific and technical assistance to Partnerships, participants in fish habitat conservation projects, and the Board. </content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s206/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Scientific and technical assistance provided under subsection (a) may include— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s206/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing technical and scientific assistance to States, Indian Tribes, regions, local communities, and nongovernmental organizations in the development and implementation of Partnerships; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s206/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing technical and scientific assistance to Partnerships for habitat assessment, strategic planning, and prioritization; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s206/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supporting the development and implementation of fish habitat conservation projects that are identified as high priorities by Partnerships and the Board; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s206/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supporting and providing recommendations regarding the development of science-based monitoring and assessment approaches for implementation through Partnerships; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s206/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">supporting and providing recommendations for a national fish habitat assessment; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s206/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring the availability of experts to assist in conducting scientifically based evaluation and reporting of the results of fish habitat conservation projects; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s206/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing resources to secure State agency scientific and technical assistance to support Partnerships, participants in fish habitat conservation projects, and the Board. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s207" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="207">SEC. 207. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8207">16 U.S.C. 8207</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COORDINATION WITH STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text"> The Secretary shall provide a notice to, and cooperate with, the appropriate State agency or Tribal agency, as applicable, of each State and Indian Tribe within the boundaries of which an activity is planned to be carried out pursuant to this title, including notification, by not later than 30 days before the date on which the activity is implemented. </content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s208" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">SEC. 208. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8208">16 U.S.C. 8208</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERAGENCY OPERATIONAL PLAN. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text"> Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Director, in cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Assistant Administrator, the Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator, the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies (including, at a minimum, those agencies represented on the Board) shall develop an interagency operational plan that describes— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s208/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the functional, operational, technical, scientific, and general staff, administrative, and material needs for the implementation of this title; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s208/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any interagency agreements between or among Federal departments and agencies to address those needs. </content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="209">SEC. 209. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8209">16 U.S.C. 8209</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Board shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the progress of this title. </content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall include— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an estimate of the number of acres, stream miles, or acre-feet, or other suitable measures of fish habitat, that was maintained or improved by Partnerships under this title during the 5-year period ending on the date of submission of the report; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the public access to fish habitats established or improved under this title during that 5-year period; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the improved opportunities for public recreational fishing achieved under this title; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the status of fish habitats in the United States as identified by Partnerships; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the status of fish habitat conservation projects carried out with funds provided under this title during that period, disaggregated by year, including— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the fish habitat conservation projects recommended by the Board under section 205(b); </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of each fish habitat conservation project approved by the Secretary under section 205(f), in order of priority for funding; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a justification for— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/5/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the approval of each fish habitat conservation project; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/5/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the order of priority for funding of each fish habitat conservation project; </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a justification for any rejection of a fish habitat conservation project recommended by the Board under section 205(b) that was based on a factor other than the criteria described in section 205(c); and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s209/b/5/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an accounting of expenditures by Federal, State, or local governments, Indian Tribes, or other entities to carry out fish habitat conservation projects under this title.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="210">SEC. 210. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8210">16 U.S.C. 8210</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECT OF THIS TITLE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Water Rights.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establishes any express or implied reserved water right in the United States for any purpose; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affects any water right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preempts or affects any State water law or interstate compact governing water; or </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affects any Federal or State law in existence on the date of enactment of the Act regarding water quality or water quantity. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority To Acquire Water Rights or Rights to Property.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Only a State, local government, or other non-Federal entity may acquire, under State law, water rights or rights to property with funds made available through section 212. </content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">affects the authority, jurisdiction, or responsibility of a State to manage, control, or regulate fish and wildlife under the laws and regulations of the State; or </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">authorizes the Secretary to control or regulate within a State the fishing or hunting of fish and wildlife. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on Indian Tribes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title abrogates, abridges, affects, modifies, supersedes, or alters any right of an Indian Tribe recognized by treaty or any other means, including— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an agreement between the Indian Tribe and the United States; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal law (including regulations); </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an Executive order; or </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a judicial decree. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adjudication of Water Rights.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title diminishes or affects the ability of the Secretary to join an adjudication of rights to the use of water pursuant to subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 208 of the Departments of State, Justice, Commerce, and The Judiciary Appropriation Act, 1953 (43 U.S.C. 666). </content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department of Commerce Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title affects the authority, jurisdiction, or responsibility of the Department of Commerce to manage, control, or regulate fish or fish habitats under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). </content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on Other Authorities.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Private property protection.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title permits the use of funds made available to carry out this title to acquire real property or a real property interest without the written consent of each owner of the real property or real property interest, respectively.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mitigation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title authorizes the use of funds made available to carry out this title for fish and wildlife mitigation purposes under— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.); </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/g/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-662; 100 Stat. 4082); or </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/g/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other Federal law or court settlement. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s210/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clean water act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this title affects any provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), including any definition in that Act. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s211" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8211">16 U.S.C. 8211</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NONAPPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal Advisory Committee Act</quotedText>”), shall not apply to— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s211/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Board; or </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s211/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any Partnership. </content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8212">16 U.S.C. 8212</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FUNDING. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fish habitat partnerships and conservation projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $7,200,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030 to provide funds for Partnership operations under section 204 and fish habitat conservation projects approved under section 205(f), of which 5 percent is authorized only for projects carried out by Indian Tribes. </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administrative and planning expenses.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030 an amount equal to 5 percent of the amount appropriated for the applicable fiscal year pursuant to paragraph (1)— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for administrative and planning expenses under this title; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to carry out section 209. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and scientific assistance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030 to carry out, and provide technical and scientific assistance under, section 206— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$400,000 to the Secretary for use by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$400,000 to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Assistant Administrator for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$400,000 to the Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator for use by the Environmental Protection Agency; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$400,000 to the Secretary for use by the United States Geological Survey; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/a/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$400,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, for use by the Forest Service. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreements and Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the recommendation of the Board, and notwithstanding sections 6304 and 6305 of title 31, United States Code, and the Federal Financial Assistance Management
Improvement Act of 1999 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note; Public Law 106-107), enter into a grant agreement, cooperative agreement, or contract with a Partnership or other entity to provide funds authorized by this title for a fish habitat conservation project or restoration or enhancement project;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply for, accept, and, subject to the availability of appropriations, use a grant from any individual or entity to carry out the purposes of this title; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to the availability of appropriations, make funds authorized by this Act available to any Federal department or agency for use by that department or agency to provide grants for any fish habitat protection project, restoration project, or enhancement project that the Secretary determines to be consistent with this title. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Donations.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enter into an agreement with any organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code to solicit private donations to carry out the purposes of this title; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accept donations of funds, property, and services to carry out the purposes of this title. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A donation accepted under this title— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be considered to be a gift or bequest to, or otherwise for the use of, the United States; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may be— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">used directly by the Secretary; or </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s212/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provided to another Federal department or agency through an interagency agreement. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s213" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s8213">16 U.S.C. 8213</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION AGAINST IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATORY AUTHORITY BY FEDERAL AGENCIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text"> Any Partnership designated under this title— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s213/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall be for the sole purpose of promoting fish conservation; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tII/s213/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall not be used to implement any regulatory authority of any Federal agency. </content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY TO REVIEW CONSERVATION FACTORS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Secretaries.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretaries</quotedText>” means— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Agriculture; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. </content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To assess factors affecting successful conservation activities under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the Secretaries shall carry out a study— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to review any factors that threaten or endanger a species, such as wildlife disease, for which a listing under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) would not contribute to the conservation of the species; and </content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to identify additional conservation measures that can be taken to protect and conserve a species described in subparagraph (A); </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to review any barriers to— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the delivery of Federal, State, local, or private funds for such conservation activities, including statutory or regulatory impediments, staffing needs, and other relevant considerations; or </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the implementation of conservation agreements, plans, or other cooperative agreements, including agreements focused on voluntary activities, multispecies efforts, and other relevant considerations; </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to review factors that impact the ability of the Federal Government to successfully implement the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop recommendations regarding methods to address barriers identified under paragraph (2), if any; </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to review determinations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) in which a species is determined to be recovered by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service, but remains listed under that Act, including— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of the factors preventing a delisting or downlisting of the species; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations regarding methods to address the factors described in subparagraph (A); and </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to review any determinations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) in which a species has been identified as needing listing or uplisting under that Act but remains unlisted or listed as a threatened species, respectively, including— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of the factors preventing a listing or uplisting of the species; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/b/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations regarding methods to address the factors described in subparagraph (A). </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s301/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and make publicly available a report describing the results of the study under subsection (b). </content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STUDY AND REPORT ON EXPENDITURES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports on Expenditures.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal departments and agencies.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the determination of the Comptroller General of the United States (referred to in this section as the “Comptroller General”), to facilitate the preparation of the reports from the Comptroller General under paragraph (2), the head of each Federal department and agency shall submit to the Comptroller General data and other relevant information that describes the amounts expended or disbursed (including through loans, loan guarantees, grants, or any other financing mechanism) by the department or agency as a direct result of any provision of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (including any regulation promulgated pursuant to that Act) during— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the first report under paragraph (2), the 3 fiscal years preceding the date of submission of the report; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the second report under paragraph (2), the 2 fiscal years preceding the date of submission of the report. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Data and other relevant information submitted under subparagraph (A) shall describe, with respect to the applicable amounts— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the programmatic office of the department or agency on behalf of which each amount was expended or disbursed; </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (or regulation promulgated pursuant to that Act) pursuant to which each amount was expended or disbursed; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the project or activity carried out using each amount, in detail sufficient to reflect the breadth, scope, and purpose of the project or activity. </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comptroller general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years and 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations, Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the aggregate amount expended or disbursed by all Federal departments and agencies as a direct result of any provision of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (including any regulation promulgated pursuant to that Act) during— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the first report, the 3 fiscal years preceding the date of submission of the report; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the second report, the 2 fiscal years preceding the date of submission of the report; </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (or regulation promulgated pursuant to that Act) pursuant to which each such amount was expended or disbursed; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to each relevant department or agency— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount expended or disbursed by the department or agency as described in subparagraph (A); and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the information described in clauses (i) through (iii) of paragraph (1)(B). </content>
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</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Conservation Activities.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal departments and agencies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the determination of the Comptroller General, to facilitate the preparation of the report under paragraph (2), the head of each Federal department and agency shall submit to the Comptroller General data and other relevant information that describes the conservation activities by the Federal department or agency as a direct result of any provision of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (including any regulation promulgated pursuant to that Act) during— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the first report under paragraph (2), the 3 fiscal years preceding the date of submission of the report; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the second report under paragraph (2), the 2 fiscal years preceding the date of submission of the report. </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comptroller general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years and 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that— </chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the conservation activities by all Federal departments and agencies for species listed as a threatened species or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as reported under paragraph (1), during— </chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the first report, the 3 fiscal years preceding the date of submission of the report; and </content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to the second report, the 2 fiscal years preceding the date of submission of the report; </content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is organized into categories with respect to whether a recovery plan for a species has been established; </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes conservation outcomes associated with the conservation activities; and </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s302/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as applicable, describes the conservation activities that required interaction between Federal agencies and between Federal agencies and State and Tribal agencies and units of local government pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). </content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s303" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">USE OF VALUE OF LAND FOR COST SHARING. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text"> The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.) is amended— </chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s303/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s669">16 U.S.C. 669 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating section 13 as section 14; and </content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/116/188/tIII/s303/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after section 12 the following: <quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">“SEC. 13. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s6691">16 U.S.C. 6691</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">VALUE OF LAND </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any institution eligible to receive Federal funds under the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601 et seq.) shall be allowed to use the value of any land owned by the institution as an in-kind match to satisfy any cost sharing requirement under this Act. ”</content>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>