16 USC 5304 - Rhinoceros and tiger conservation assistance

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 01, 2024

§ 5304.

Rhinoceros and tiger conservation assistance

(a)

In general

(b)

Project proposal

A country whose activities directly or indirectly affect rhinoceros or tiger populations, the CITES Secretariat, or any other person may submit to the Secretary a project proposal under this section. Each proposal shall—

(1)

name the individual responsible for conducting the project;

(2)

state the purposes of the project succinctly;

(3)

describe the qualifications of the individuals who will conduct the project;

(4)

estimate the funds and time required to complete the project;

(5)

provide evidence of support of the project by appropriate governmental entities of countries in which the project will be conducted, if the Secretary determines that the support is required for the success of the project; and

(6)

provide any other information the Secretary considers to be necessary for evaluating the eligibility of the project for funding under this chapter.

(c)

Project review and approval

(d)

Criteria for approval

The Secretary may approve a project under this section if the project will enhance programs for conservation of rhinoceros or tigers by assisting efforts to—

(1)

implement conservation programs;

(2)

enhance compliance with provisions of CITES and laws of the United States or a foreign country that prohibit or regulate the taking or trade of rhinoceros or tigers or the use of rhinoceros or tiger habitat; or

(3)

develop sound scientific information on that species’ habitat condition and carrying capacity, total numbers and population trends, or annual reproduction and mortality.

(e)

Project sustainability

(f)

Project reporting

(Pub. L. 103–391, § 5, Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4095; Pub. L. 107–112, § 5, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2098; Pub. L. 110–132, § 3(a), Dec. 6, 2007, 121 Stat. 1360.)

cite as: 16 USC 5304