16 USC 742f-1 - National Volunteer Coordination Program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 742f–1.

National Volunteer Coordination Program

(1)

In general

Subject to the availability of appropriations, and in conformance with the strategy developed under paragraph (2) and consistent with the authorities regarding gifts, volunteer services, community partnerships, and refuge education enhancement under section 742f of this title, the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall carry out a National Volunteer Coordination Program within the National Wildlife Refuge System to—

(A)

augment and support the capabilities and efforts of Federal employees to implement resource management, conservation, and public education programs and activities across the National Wildlife Refuge System;

(B)

provide meaningful opportunities for volunteers to support the resource management, conservation, and public education programs and activities of national wildlife refuges or complexes of geographically related national wildlife refuges in each United States Fish and Wildlife Service region; and

(C)

fulfill the purpose and mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System under the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.).

(2)

Volunteer coordination strategy

(A)

In general

(B)

Consultation required

(C)

Volunteer coordinators

(3)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 105–242, § 4(a), Oct. 5, 1998, 112 Stat. 1575; Pub. L. 108–327, § 3, Oct. 16, 2004, 118 Stat. 1271; Pub. L. 111–357, §§ 3, 4(b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3979, 3981.)

cite as: 16 USC 742f-1