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TheWeekInCongress.com (TM) Week Ending March 23, 2006
H.R.658 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements to protect natural resources of units of the National Park System through collaborative efforts on land inside and outside of units of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
The Secretary of Interior is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local and tribal governments as well as other Federal agencies, public entities, educational institutions and other organizations and private entities to protect natural resources of units of the National Park System in park land and outside park land.
The agreements may provide for the preservation, conservation and restoration of coastal and riparian systems, watersheds and wetlands; may prevent, control or eradicate invasive exotic species within or adjacent to the park unit and for the restoration of natural resources including native wildlife habitat or ecosystems.
The agreements are required to include a statement of purpose demonstrating how the agreement will enhance science-based natural resource stewardship and benefit parties to the agreement. The agreement must also specify staff required and technical assistance to be provided along with materials, supplies or equipment contributed.
Funds may not be used for land acquisition, regulatory activity or the development, maintenance or operation of infrastructure except for the completion of projects or activities in the agreement.
Funds will come from the annual appropriations for the National Park Service.
Sponsor: Rep. Jon C. Porter (R-NV-3rd) Vote: Passed House by voice vote March 19, 2007. Cost to the taxpayers: Funds will likely be appropriated in the Department of Interior appropriation bill coming soon. Earmark Certification: Can not be determined at this time. ## All Rights Reserved. © 2007 TheWeekInCongress.com(TM) No reproduction, language translation or distribution without written permission from TheWeekInCongress.com.(TM)
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