S. 241 (110th): Natural Resource Protection Cooperative Agreement Act

Introduced:
Jan 10, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 658 (same title)
Passed House — Mar 19, 2007

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 31, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 10, 2007
Referred to Committee Jan 10, 2007
Reported by Committee Jan 31, 2007
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

A bill 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.

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Last updated Jan 10, 2007.
6 pages

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2/15/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Natural Resource Protection Cooperative Agreement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or tribal governments, other federal agencies, other public entities, educational institutions, private nonprofit organizations, or willing private landowners to protect natural resources of units of the National Park System (NPS) through collaborative efforts on land inside and outside of NPS units.
Sets forth the terms and conditions that such an agreement shall contain, including that the agreement provide for:
(1) clear and direct benefits to natural resources in units of the NPS;
(2) the preservation, conservation, and restoration of coastal and riparian systems, watersheds, and wetlands;
(3) preventing, controlling, or eradicating invasive exotic species that occupy land within a unit of the NPS or adjacent to such a unit; or
(4) restoration of natural resources, including native wildlife habitat.
Prohibits the Secretary from using any amounts associated with an agreement entered into under the Act for the purposes of land acquisition, regulatory activity, or the development, maintenance, or operation of infrastructure, with the exception of ancillary support facilities that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the completion of projects or activities identified in the agreement.
Authorizes appropriations.

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