S 3887 · 94th Congress · Animals
Federal Aid in Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
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Introduced2
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.(1976-10-01)
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Federal Aid in Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act - Establishes the Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fund to provide financial assistance, administered by the Secretary of the Interior, to State nongame fish and wildlife conservation programs. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer personnel, equipment, and scientific information to carry out this Act. Sets forth the formula for the apportionment of revenue to the States and limitations upon administrative expenses of the Secretary and the States chargeable to such Fund. Permits any amount apportioned to a State but not expended or obligated after two fiscal years to be used by the Secretary to assist such programs in other States. Permits any such amount not paid or obligated by the Secretary at the end of two fiscal years to be made available for any nongame fish and wildlife resource project of the Fish and Wildlife Service. Requires any State wishing such assistance (1) to certify to the Secretary the existence of a State agency with adequate authority, resources, and personnel to conserve nongame fish and wildlife, (2) to submit a comprehensive fish and wildlife species management plan to the Secretary, and (3) to …
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