16 U.S.C. § 6105

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 6105 - Duties of the Secretary

In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary shall-

(1) develop guidelines for the solicitation of proposals for projects eligible for financial assistance under section 6104 of this title;

(2) encourage submission of proposals for projects eligible for financial assistance under section 6104 of this title, particularly proposals from relevant wildlife management authorities;

(3) select proposals for financial assistance that satisfy the requirements of section 6104 of this title, giving preference to proposals that address conservation needs not adequately addressed by existing efforts and that are supported by relevant wildlife management authorities; and

(4) generally implement this chapter in accordance with its purposes.

16 U.S.C. § 6105

Pub. L. 106-247, §6, July 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 595.

Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior.

conservation

The term "conservation" means the use of methods and procedures necessary to bring a species of neotropical migratory bird to the point at which there are sufficient populations in the wild to ensure the long-term viability of the species, including-(A) protection and management of neotropical migratory bird populations;(B) maintenance, management, protection, and restoration of neotropical migratory bird habitat;(C) research and monitoring;(D) law enforcement; and(E) community outreach and education.