16 USC 7123 - Submission of project proposals

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 04, 2024

§ 7123.

Submission of project proposals

(a)

Submission of project proposals to Secretary concerned

(1)

Projects funded using project funds

(2)

Projects funded using other funds

(3)

Joint projects

(b)

Required description of projects

In submitting proposed projects to the Secretary concerned under subsection (a), a resource advisory committee shall include in the description of each proposed project the following information:

(1)

The purpose of the project and a description of how the project will meet the purposes of this subchapter.

(2)

The anticipated duration of the project.

(3)

The anticipated cost of the project.

(4)

The proposed source of funding for the project, whether project funds or other funds.

(5)

(A)

Expected outcomes, including how the project will meet or exceed desired ecological conditions, maintenance objectives, or stewardship objectives.

(B)

An estimate of the amount of any timber, forage, and other commodities and other economic activity, including jobs generated, if any, anticipated as part of the project.

(6)

A detailed monitoring plan, including funding needs and sources, that—

(A)

tracks and identifies the positive or negative impacts of the project, implementation,1

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and provides for validation monitoring; and

(B)

includes an assessment of the following:

(i)

Whether or not the project met or exceeded desired ecological conditions; created local employment or training opportunities, including summer youth jobs programs such as the Youth Conservation Corps where appropriate.

(ii)

Whether the project improved the use of, or added value to, any products removed from land consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.

(7)

An assessment that the project is to be in the public interest.

(c)

Authorized projects

(Pub. L. 106–393, title II, § 203, as added Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3901; amended Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title I, § 100101(a)(2), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 905; Pub. L. 113–40, § 10(a)(2)(A), Oct. 2, 2013, 127 Stat. 545; Pub. L. 114–10, title V, § 524(c)(1), Apr. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 180.)

cite as: 16 USC 7123