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US (United States) Code. Title 16. Chapter 65: International forestry cooperation
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16 USC CHAPTER 65 - INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATION 01/06/03
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TITLE 16 - CONSERVATION
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CHAPTER 65 - INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATION
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4501. Forestry and related natural resource assistance.
(a) Focus of activities.
(b) Authority for international forestry activities.
(c) Eligible countries.
4502. Tropical deforestation assessment and assistance.
4502a. Tropical forestry research and assistance.
(a) Assistance.
(b) Form of assistance.
(c) Definitions.
4503. Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico.
(a) Expansion.
(b) Tropical forestry plans.
4503a. Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
(a) Expansion.
(b) Tropical forestry plan.
4503b. Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest.
(a) Definitions.
(b) Establishment and management.
(c) Delineation of location of Forest.
(d) Authorities of Secretary.
4503c. Omitted.
4503d. Definitions.
4504. Administrative provisions.
(a) Coordination of activities.
(b) Assistance.
4505. Authorization of appropriations.
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16 USC Sec. 4501 01/06/03
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Sec. 4501. Forestry and related natural resource assistance
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(a) Focus of activities
To achieve the maximum impact from activities undertaken under
the authority of this chapter, the Secretary shall focus such
activities on the key countries which could have a substantial
impact on emissions of greenhouse gases related to global warming.
(b) Authority for international forestry activities
In support of forestry and related natural resource activities
outside of the United States and its territories and possessions,
the Secretary of Agriculture may -
(1) provide assistance that promotes sustainable development
and global environmental stability, including assistance for -
(A) conservation and sustainable management of forest land;
(B) forest plantation technology and tree improvement;
(C) rehabilitation of cutover lands, eroded watersheds, and
areas damaged by wildfires or other natural disasters;
(D) prevention and control of insects, diseases, and other
damaging agents;
(E) preparedness planning, training, and operational
assistance to combat natural disasters;
(F) more complete utilization of forest products leading to
resource conservation;
(G) range protection and enhancement; and
(H) wildlife and fisheries habitat protection and
improvement;
(2) share technical, managerial, extension, and administrative
skills related to public and private natural resource
administration;
(3) provide education and training opportunities to promote the
transfer and utilization of scientific information and
technologies;
(4) engage in scientific exchange and cooperative research with
foreign governmental, educational, technical and research
institutions; and
(5) cooperate with domestic and international organizations
that further international programs for the management and
protection of forests, rangelands, wildlife and fisheries, and
related natural resource activities.
(c) Eligible countries
The Secretary shall undertake the activities described in
subsection (b) of this section, in countries that receive
assistance from the Agency for International Development only at
the request, or with the concurrence, of the Administrator of the
Agency for International Development.
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(Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, Sec. 602, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2070;
Pub. L. 102-574, Sec. 2(b)(1), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4596.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the
original ''this title'', meaning title VI of Pub. L. 101-513, Nov.
5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2070, which is classified principally to this
chapter. For complete classification of title VI to the Code, see
Short Title note set out below and Tables.
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AMENDMENTS
1992 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102-574 struck out ''(hereinafter
referred to in this chapter as the Secretary)'' after
''Agriculture'' in introductory provisions.
SHORT TITLE OF 1992 AMENDMENT
Section 1 of Pub. L. 102-574 provided that: ''This Act (enacting
sections 4502a and 4503a to 4503d of this title, amending this
section and section 4503 of this title, and enacting provisions set
out as notes under sections 4502a and 4503a of this title) may be
cited as the 'Hawaii Tropical Forest Recovery Act'.''
SHORT TITLE
Section 601 of title VI of Pub. L. 101-513 provided that: ''This
title (enacting this chapter and amending sections 1641, 1643,
2101, and 2109 of this title) may be cited as the 'International
Forestry Cooperation Act of 1990'.''
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16 USC Sec. 4502 01/06/03
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Sec. 4502. Tropical deforestation assessment and assistance
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In support of the Tropical Forestry Action Plan and to
specifically address tropical deforestation and degradation, the
Secretary may -
(1) support and actively participate in global and regional
meetings that seek to reform such Plan;
(2) together with the United States Agency for International
Development, (FOOTNOTE 1) and other Federal agencies, provide
technical assistance to tropical countries for the formulation of
national forestry sector development strategies; and
(FOOTNOTE 1) So in original. The comma probably should not
appear.
(3) cooperate with tropical countries on research, training,
and technical programs aimed at implementing national forestry
sector development strategies.
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(Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, Sec. 603, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat.
2071.)
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Sec. 4502a. Tropical forestry research and assistance
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(a) Assistance
To promote sound management and conservation of tropical forests
of the United States and to promote the development and transfer of
technical, managerial, educational, and administrative skills to
managers of tropical forests within or outside the United States,
the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to provide assistance
through the Forest Service to eligible entities in States with
tropical forests to -
(1) develop, promote, and demonstrate sustainable harvesting of
native woods and other forest products on a sustainable yield
basis in balance with natural resource conservation;
(2) promote habitat preservation and species protection or
recovery;
(3) protect indigenous plant and animal species and essential
watersheds from non-native animals, plants, and pathogens;
(4) establish biological control agents for non-native species
that threaten natural ecosystems;
(5) establish a monitoring system in tropical forests to
identify baseline conditions and determine detrimental changes or
improvements over time;
(6) detect and appraise stresses affecting tropical forests
caused by insect infestations, diseases, pollution, fire, and
non-native animal and plant species, and by the influence of
people;
(7) determine the causes of changes that are detected through
experimentation, intensive monitoring, and data collection at
affected tropical forest sites; and
(8) engage in research, demonstration, education, training, and
outreach that furthers the objectives of this subsection.
(b) Form of assistance
Assistance provided to eligible entities under this section may
be in the form of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.
(c) Definitions
As used in this section:
(1) Eligible entity
The term ''eligible entity'' means a State forester or
equivalent State official, State, political subdivision of a
State, Federal agency, private organization, corporation, or
other private person.
(2) State
The term ''State'' means each of the 50 States, Guam, American
Samoa, the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free
Association enters into effect), Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands,
and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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(Pub. L. 102-574, Sec. 3, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4596.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
For Oct. 1, 1994, as the date the Compact of Free Association
with the Republic of Palau enters into effect, referred to in
subsec. (c)(2), see Proc. No. 6726, Sept. 27, 1994, 59 F.R. 49777,
set out as a note under section 1931 of Title 48, Territories and
Insular Possessions.
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CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of the Hawaii Tropical Forest
Recovery Act, and not as part of the International Forestry
Cooperation Act of 1990 which comprises this chapter.
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AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
Section 5 of Pub. L. 102-574 provided that: ''There are
authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry
out sections 3 and 4 (enacting this section and provisions set out
as a note under 4503a of this title).''
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16 USC Sec. 4503 01/06/03
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Sec. 4503. Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico
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(a) Expansion
The Secretary shall expand the capabilities of and construct
additional facilities at the Caribbean National Forest and
Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico, as the Secretary
determines necessary to support the purpose of this chapter, and as
funds are appropriated for such expansion and construction.
(b) Tropical forestry plans
Not later than 1 year after November 5, 1990, the Secretary shall
prepare and submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
Forestry of the Senate, the Committee on Agriculture of the House
of Representatives, and to the Committees on Appropriations of the
Senate and House of Representatives, a tropical forestry plan for
the expansion and construction of additional facilities under
subsection (a) of this section. Such plan shall include provisions
for -
(1) the construction or acquisition of a major center for
education, interpretation, and appreciation of the benefits and
methods of the intelligent management of tropical forests;
(2) the acquisition or construction of facilities for housing
and classroom instruction near the Caribbean National
Forest/Luguillo Experimental Forest; and
(3) the acquisition or construction of facilities for the study
and recovery of endangered tropical wildlife, fish and plant
species.
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(Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, Sec. 604, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2071;
Pub. L. 102-574, Sec. 2(b)(2), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4596.)
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AMENDMENTS
1992 - Pub. L. 102-574 inserted ''in Puerto Rico'' in section
catchline.
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(a) Expansion
The Secretary shall expand the capabilities of and construct
additional facilities, as funds are appropriated for the expansion
and construction, at -
(1) the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry; and
(2) tropical forests in the State of Hawaii.
(b) Tropical forestry plan
(1) In general
Not later than 1 year after the date of receipt by the
Secretary of the action plan required by section 5(b) (FOOTNOTE
1) of the Hawaii Tropical Forest Recovery Act, the Secretary
shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Agriculture and the
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives,
the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the
Senate, and to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives and Senate, a tropical forestry plan to expand
the capabilities of and construct additional facilities under
subsection (a) of this section.
(FOOTNOTE 1) See References in Text note below.
(2) Elements
The plan shall provide for -
(A) the establishment of a model center for research,
demonstration, education, training, and outreach activities
suitable for transferring scientific, technical, managerial,
and administrative assistance to governmental and
non-governmental organizations seeking to address problems
associated with tropical forests within and outside the United
States;
(B) the acquisition or construction of facilities for
research, classroom instruction, and housing near an
experimental tropical forest in the State of Hawaii;
(C) the acquisition or construction of facilities for the
study and recovery of endangered tropical wildlife, fish, and
plant species and the restoration of their habitats;
(D) the study of biological control of non-native species
that degrade or destroy native forest ecosystems;
(E) achieving a better understanding of global climate change
and the significance of achieving a reduction of greenhouse
gases through research associated with the unique atmospheric
conditions found in Hawaii and the Pacific Ocean;
(F) a review of the extent to which existing Federal forestry
programs can be utilized to achieve the purposes of the plan;
and
(G) the establishment of experimental tropical forests in the
State of Hawaii as authorized by section 4503b of this title.
(3) Capability
In preparing elements of the plan that address paragraph
(2)(F), the Secretary shall identify the capability of the plan -
(A) to promote a greater understanding of tropical forest
ecosystem processes, conservation biology, and biodiversity
management;
(B) to demonstrate the various benefits of maintaining a
tropical forest reserve system;
(C) to promote sound watershed and forest management;
(D) to develop compatible land uses adjacent to protected
natural areas; and
(E) to develop new methods of reclaiming and restoring
degraded lands.
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(Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, Sec. 605, as added Pub. L. 102-574,
Sec. 2(a)(2), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4593; amended Pub. L.
103-437, Sec. 6(d)(42), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4585.)
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Section 5(b) of the Hawaii Tropical Forest Recovery Act, referred
to in subsec. (b)(1), probably means section 4(b) of that Act, Pub.
L. 102-574, which contains provisions regarding an action plan, and
which is set out as a note below. Section 5 of that Act, which is
set out as a note under section 4502a of this title, does not
contain a subsec. (b).
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PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 605 of Pub. L. 101-513 was renumbered section 609
and is classified to section 4504 of this title.
AMENDMENTS
1994 - Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 103-437 substituted ''Natural
Resources'' for ''Interior and Insular Affairs'' after ''Committee
on''.
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CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives
treated as referring to Committee on Resources of House of
Representatives by section 1(a) of Pub. L. 104-14, set out as a
note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress.
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HAWAII TROPICAL FOREST RECOVERY TASK FORCE
Section 4 of Pub. L. 102-574 provided that:
''(a) Establishment. - There is established the Hawaii Tropical
Forest Recovery Task Force (hereafter in this section referred to
as the 'Task Force') to advise the Secretary of Agriculture with
respect to tropical forests and related ecosystems in the State of
Hawaii.
''(b) Action Plan. - Not later than 1 year after the date of the
first meeting of the Task Force, the Task Force shall submit to the
Committees, Secretaries, and Governor referred to in subsection (k)
an action plan that contains findings and recommendations for
rejuvenating Hawaii's tropical forests, including findings and
recommendations on -
''(1) methods of restoring the health of declining or degraded
tropical forest land;
''(2) compatible uses within tropical forests, particularly
agroforestry and the cultivation of scarce or valuable hardwoods
and other forest products in Hawaii's tropical forests;
''(3) actions to encourage and accelerate the identification
and classification of unidentified plant, animal, and microbe
species;
''(4) actions to -
''(A) promote public awareness of tropical forest
preservation;
''(B) protect threatened and endangered species;
''(C) improve forest management and planning; and
''(D) promote public awareness of the harm caused by
introduced species;
''(5) the benefits of fencing or other management activities
for the protection of Hawaii's native plants and animals from
non-native species, including the identification and priorities
for the areas where these activities are appropriate;
''(6) traditional practices, uses, and needs of native
Hawaiians in tropical forests;
''(7) means of improving the health of tropical forests and
related ecosystems in the State of Hawaii through programs
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of
the Interior;
''(8) the capability of existing Federal, State, and private
forestry programs for rejuvenating Hawaii's tropical forests; and
''(9) such other issues relating to tropical forests in Hawaii
as the Task Force considers appropriate.
''(c) Composition. - The Task Force shall be composed of 12
members, of whom -
''(1) three members shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture, two of whom shall be representatives of the Forest
Service and the Soil Conservation Service, respectively;
''(2) two members shall be appointed by the Secretary of the
Interior as representatives of the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service and the National Park Service, respectively;
''(3) six members shall be appointed by the Governor of Hawaii,
of whom -
''(A) two members shall be private owners of tropical forest
lands;
''(B) two members shall be experts in the field of tropical
forestry; and
''(C) two members shall be representatives of Hawaii
conservation organizations that have demonstrated expertise in
the areas of tropical forest management, habitat preservation,
and alien species control or have demonstrated effective
advocacy in the areas; and
''(4) one member shall be the Administrator of the Department
of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii, or the designated
representative of the Administrator.
''(d) Initial Appointments. - Appointments under this section to
the Task Force shall be made not later than 90 days after the date
of enactment of this Act (Oct. 29, 1992).
''(e) Chairperson. - The Task Force shall select a Chairperson
from among its members.
''(f) Vacancies. - A vacancy on the Task Force shall not affect
its powers and shall be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment.
''(g) Compensation. -
''(1) In general. - A member of the Task Force shall not
receive compensation as a result of the performance of services
for the Task Force.
''(2) Travel expenses. - The members of the Task Force shall be
allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under
subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while
away from their homes or regular places of business in the
performance of services for the Task Force.
''(h) Meetings. - The Task Force shall meet not later than 180
days after the date of enactment of this Act (Oct. 29, 1992) and
shall meet at the call of the Chairperson.
''(i) Voting. - The Task Force shall act and advise by majority
vote.
''(j) Assistance. - The Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior shall provide such assistance and support
as are necessary to meet the objectives of the Task Force. The
assistance shall include making Federal facilities, equipment,
tools, and technical assistance available on such terms and
conditions as the appropriate Secretary considers necessary.
''(k) Report. - The action plan required under subsection (b)
shall be submitted to -
''(1) the Committees on Agriculture and Interior (now Committee
on Natural Resources) of the House of Representatives;
''(2) the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;
''(3) the Secretary of Agriculture;
''(4) the Secretary of the Interior; and
''(5) the Governor of Hawaii.
''(l) Nonapplicability of Certain Provisions of Law. - Sections
7(d), 10(f), and 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C.
App. 2) (5 App. U.S.C.) shall not apply to the Task Force.
''(m) Termination. - The Task Force and authority to carry out
this section shall terminate 180 days after submitting the report
required by subsection (b).''
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Sec. 4503b. Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest
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(a) Definitions
As used in this section:
(1) Forest
The term ''Forest'' means the Hawaii Experimental Tropical
Forest.
(2) Governor
The term ''Governor'' means the Governor of Hawaii.
(3) Lands
The term ''lands'' means lands, waters, and interests in lands
and waters.
(4) State
The term ''State'' means the State of Hawaii.
(b) Establishment and management
At the request of the Governor, the Secretary shall establish and
administer within the State a Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest.
The Forest shall be managed as -
(1) a model of quality tropical forest management where
harvesting on a sustainable yield basis can be demonstrated in
balance with natural resource conservation;
(2) a site for research on tropical forestry, conservation
biology, and natural resource management; and
(3) a center for demonstration, education, training, and
outreach on tropical forestry, conservation biology, and natural
resources research and management.
(c) Delineation of location of Forest
(1) Identification of lands
The Governor and the Secretary shall identify one or more
suitable sites for the Forest in lands within the State. The
identification of each site shall be based on scientific,
ecological, administrative, and such other factors as the
Governor and Secretary consider to be necessary or desirable to
achieve the purposes of this section. Each site identified
pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be of sufficient size
and located so that the site can be effectively managed for
Forest purposes.
(2) Exterior boundaries
The exterior boundaries of the Forest, including the boundaries
of all sites identified for Forest purposes, shall be delineated
on an official map. The map shall be available for public
inspection in the office of the Administrator of the Division of
Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural
Resources of the State. The Governor and the Secretary may from
time to time, by mutual agreement, amend the official map to
modify the boundaries of the Forest.
(d) Authorities of Secretary
(1) In general
To carry out the purposes of this section, the Secretary is
authorized -
(A) to administer the Forest in cooperation with the Governor
and affected State agencies;
(B) to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative
agreements with the Federal Government, the government of the
State, local governments, corporations, nonprofit organizations
and individuals;
(C) to exercise existing authority with respect to
cooperative forestry and research for Forest purposes; and
(D) to issue necessary rules and regulations or apply
existing rules and regulations applicable to areas administered
by the Forest Service that are necessary or desirable to
administer the Forest -
(i) for the purposes described in subsection (b) of this
section;
(ii) to protect persons within the Forest; and
(iii) to preserve and protect the resources in the Forest.
(2) Land acquisition
The authority in section 1643 of this title shall be available
to the Secretary to carry out this section.
(3) Statutory construction
Nothing in this section is intended to affect the jurisdiction
of the State, both civil and criminal, over any person within the
Forest by reason of the establishment of the Forest under this
section, except in the case of a penalty for an offense against
the United States.
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(Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, Sec. 606, as added Pub. L. 102-574,
Sec. 2(a)(2), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4594.)
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PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 606 of Pub. L. 101-513 was renumbered section 610
and is classified to section 4505 of this title.
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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS
This section is referred to in section 4503a of this title.
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Sec. 4503c. Omitted
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CODIFICATION
Section, Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, Sec. 607, as added Pub. L.
102-574, Sec. 2(a)(2), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4595, which
required the Secretary of Agriculture to make annual reports to
Congress, submitting the reports pursuant to section 1606(c) of
this title, on the progress, needs, and long-range plans of the
Institutes of Tropical Forestry in meeting the requirements of
section 6706 of Title 7, Agriculture, terminated, effective May 15,
2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104-66, as amended, set
out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
See, also, page 45 of House Document No. 103-7.
A prior section 607 of Pub. L. 101-513, which amended sections
1641, 1643, 2101, and 2109 of this title, was renumbered section
611.
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16 USC Sec. 4503d 01/06/03
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Sec. 4503d. Definitions
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As used in this chapter (unless the context otherwise requires):
(1) Institutes of Tropical Forestry
The term ''Institutes of Tropical Forestry'' means the
Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico and the Institute
of Pacific Islands Forestry established under section 6706 of
title 7.
(2) Secretary
The term ''Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(3) State
The term ''State'' means each of the 50 States, Guam, American
Samoa, the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free
Association enters into effect), Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands,
and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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(Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, Sec. 608, as added Pub. L. 102-574,
Sec. 2(a)(2), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4595.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
For Oct. 1, 1994, as the date the Compact of Free Association
with the Republic of Palau enters into effect, referred to in par.
(3), see Proc. No. 6726, Sept. 27, 1994, 59 F.R. 49777, set out as
a note under section 1931 of Title 48, Territories and Insular
Possessions.
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16 USC Sec. 4504 01/06/03
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Sec. 4504. Administrative provisions
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(a) Coordination of activities
The Secretary shall coordinate all activities outside of the
United States under this chapter with other Federal officials,
departments, agencies, and international organizations, as the
President may require.
(b) Assistance
The Secretary may provide assistance, as determined appropriate
by the Secretary to carry out this chapter, including technical and
financial assistance, equipment, and facilities without
reimbursement.
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(Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, Sec. 609, formerly Sec. 605, Nov. 5,
1990, 104 Stat. 2072; renumbered Sec. 609, Pub. L. 102-574, Sec.
2(a)(1), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4593.)
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16 USC Sec. 4505 01/06/03
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Sec. 4505. Authorization of appropriations
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There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary to carry out this chapter.
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(Pub. L. 101-513, title VI, Sec. 610, formerly Sec. 606, Nov. 5,
1990, 104 Stat. 2072; renumbered Sec. 610, Pub. L. 102-574, Sec.
2(a)(1), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4593.)
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