16 U.S.C. § 2109 : US Code - Section 2109: General provisions

Search 16 U.S.C. § 2109 : US Code - Section 2109: General provisions

(a) Cooperative and coordinating requirements for implementation of
programs, etc.
In implementing this chapter, the Secretary shall, to the maximum
extent practicable -
(1) work through, cooperate with, and assist State foresters or
equivalent State officials;
(2) encourage cooperation and coordination between State
foresters or equivalent State officials and other State agencies
that manage renewable natural resources;
(3) use and encourage cooperators under this chapter to use,
private agencies, consultants, organizations, firms, and
individuals to furnish necessary materials and services; and
(4) promote effectiveness and economy by coordinating the
direct actions and assistance authorized under this chapter with
related programs the Secretary administers, and with cooperative
programs of other agencies.
(b) Availability of appropriations
Money appropriated under this chapter shall remain available
until expended.
(c) Consultation requirements for implementation of programs, etc.
Requirements for the development of State forest resources
programs and State participation in management assistance, planning
assistance, and technology implementation, the apportionment of
funds among States participating under this chapter, the
administrative expenses in connection with activities and programs
under this chapter, and the amounts to be expended by the Secretary
to assist non-State cooperators under this chapter, shall be
determined by the Secretary in consultation with a committee of not
less than five State foresters or equivalent State officials
selected by a majority of the State foresters or equivalent State
officials from States participating in programs under this chapter.
However, the Secretary need not consult with such committee
regarding funds to be expended under emergency conditions that the
Secretary may determine.
(d) Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter -
(1) The terms "United States" and "State" shall include each of
the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory
of the Pacific Islands, and the territories and possessions of
the United States;
(2) The term "forest resources" shall include esthetics, fish
and wildlife, forage, outdoor recreation opportunities, timber,
and water; and
(3) The term "urban forestry" means the planning,
establishment, protection, and management of trees and associated
plants, individually, in small groups, or under forest conditions
within cities, their suburbs, and towns.
(e) Rules and regulations
The Secretary may prescribe rules and regulations, as the
Secretary deems appropriate, to implement the provisions of this
chapter.
(f) Granting, etc., authorities
The Secretary is authorized to make grants, agreements,
contracts, and other arrangements the Secretary deems necessary to
implement this chapter.
(g) Construction of statutory provisions
This chapter shall be construed as supplementing all other laws
relating to the Department of Agriculture and shall not be
construed as limiting or repealing any existing law or authority of
the Secretary, except as specifically cited in section 2111 of this
title.
(h) Additional assistance
In addition to the authority provided elsewhere in this chapter,
the Secretary may provide assistance to other countries with
respect to the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (10)
of section 2102(b) of this title, paragraphs (1) through (5) of
section 2104(b) (!1) of this title, and paragraphs (1) through (3)
of section 2105(b) of this title. For the purposes of providing
assistance to other countries under this subsection, the term "non-
Federal forest land" shall mean any forest land and related
renewable natural resources in such countries. In providing the
assistance authorized under this subsection, the Secretary shall
coordinate with other Federal officials, departments, agencies, or
international organizations, as the President may direct. The
references to "State foresters or equivalent State officials" in
this chapter shall not apply to the assistance provided by the
Secretary to other countries under this subsection.