7 USC 6617 - Authorization of appropriations and spending authority

(a)

Authorization of appropriations

Except as provided in subsection (b), there are authorized to be appropriated—

(1)

an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the sum of—

(A)

the sums received by the Secretary from sales of timber and other products of the forests; and

(B)

user fees paid in connection with the use of forest lands; and

(2)

such additional sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.

(b)

Limitation on authorization

(c)

Spending authority