* Act of November 5, 1990 (P.L. 101-513, Title VI; 104 Stat. 2070;

16 U.S.C. 4501(note), 4501-4503, 4503a-d, 4504-4505)

Short Title

Sec. 601. This title may be cited as the "International Forestry Cooperation Act of 1990". (16 U.S.C. 4501(note))

Forestry and Related Natural Resource Assistance

Sec. 602. (a) Focus of Activi-ties.-To achieve the maximum impact from activities undertaken under the authority of this title, the Secretary shall focus such activities on the key countries which could have a substantial impact on emissions of greenhouse gases related to global warming.

(b) Authority for International For-estry Activities.-In support of forestry and related natural resource activities outside of the United States and its territories and posses-sions, the Secretary of Agriculture may-

(1) provide assistance that promotes sustainable development and global environmental stability, including assistance for-

(A) conservation and sus-tainable management of forest land;

(B) forest plantation tech-nology and tree improvement;

(C) rehabilitation of cutover lands, eroded watersheds, and areas damaged by wildfires or other natu-ral disasters;

(D) prevention and control of insects, diseases, and other dam-aging agents;

(E) preparedness planning, training, and operational assistance to combat natural disasters;

(F) more complete utiliza-tion of forest products leading to resource conservation;

(G) range protection and enhancement; and

(H) wildlife and fisheries habitat protection and improvement;

(2) share technical, managerial, extension, and administrative skills related to public and private natural resource administration;

(3) provide education and train-ing opportunities to promote the transfer and utilization of scientific information and technologies;

(4) engage in scientific exchange and cooperative research with foreign governmental, educational, technical and research institutions; and

(5) cooperate with domestic and international organizations that further international programs for the management and protection of forests, rangelands, wildlife and fisheries, and related natural resource activities.

(c) Eligible Countries.-The Secretary shall undertake the activities described in subsection (b), in countries that receive assistance from the Agency for International Development only at the request, or with the concurrence, of the Administrator of the Agency for International Development. (16 U.S.C. 4501)

Tropical Deforestation Assessment and Assistance

Sec. 603. In support of the Tropical Forestry Action Plan and to specifically address tropical deforestation and degradation, the Secretary may-

(1) support and actively participate in global and regional meetings that seek to reform such Plan;

(2) together with the United States Agency for International Development, and other Federal agencies, provide technical assistance to tropical countries for the formula-tion of national forestry sector de-velop-ment strategies; and

(3) cooperate with tropical countries on research, training, and technical programs aimed at implementing national forestry sector development strategies. (16 U.S.C. 4502)

Institute of Tropical Forestry

Sec. 604. (a) Expansion.-The Secretary shall expand the capabili-ties of and construct additional facil-i-ties at the Caribbean National For-est and Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico, as the Sec-retary deter-mines necessary to sup-port the pur-pose of this title, and as funds are appropriated for such expansion and construction.

(b) Tropical Forestry Plans.-Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Com-mittee on Agriculture, Nutri-tion, and Forestry of the Senate, the Com-mit-tee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, and to the Com-mit-tees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Represen-ta-tives, a tropical forestry plan for the expan-sion and construction of addi-tional facilities under subsection (a). Such plan shall include provi-sions for-

(1) the construction or acquisi-tion of a major center for education, interpretation, and appreciation of the benefits and methods of the in-tel-li--gent management of tropical for-ests;

(2) the acquisition or construc-tion of facilities for housing and classroom instruction near the Ca-ribbean National Forest/Luguillo Experi-mental Forest; and

(3) the acquisition or construc-tion of facilities for the study and recovery of endangered tropical wildlife, fish and plan species. (16 U.S.C. 4503)

Institute of Pacific Islands Forest-ry

Sec. 605. (a) Expansion.-The Secretary shall expand the capabili-ties of and construct additional facili-ties, as funds are appropriated for the expansion and construction, at-

(1) the Institute of Pacific Is-lands Forestry; and

(2) tropical forests in the State of Hawaii.

(b) Tropical forestry plan.-

(1) In general.-Not later than 1 year after the date of receipt by the Secretary of the action plan required by section 5(b) of the Ha-waii Tropi-cal Forest Recovery Act, the Secre-tary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Agri-culture and the Committee on Interi-or and Insular Affairs of the House of Representa-tives, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For-estry of the Senate, and to the Com-mittees on Appropria-tions of the House of Representatives and Senate, a tropical forestry plan to expand the capabilities of and construct additional facilities under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) Elements.-The plan shall provide for-

(A) the establishment of a model center for research, demonstration, education, training, and outreach activities suitable for transferring scientific, technical, managerial, and administrative assistance to governmental and non-governmental organizations seeking to address problems associated with tropical forests within and outside the Unit-ed States;

(B) the acquisition or con-struction of facilities for research, classroom instruction, and housing near an experimental tropical forest in the State of Hawaii;

(C) the acquisition or con-struction of facilities for the study and recovery of endangered tropical wildlife, fish, and plant species and the restoration of their habitats;

(D) the study of biological control of non-native species that degrade or destroy native forest ecosystems;

(E) achieving a better un-derstanding of global climate change and the significance of achieving a reduction of greenhouse gases through research associated with the unique atmospheric conditions found in Hawaii and the Pacific Ocean;

(F) a review of the extent to which existing Federal forestry programs can be utilized to achieve the purposes of the plan; and

(G) the establishment of experimental tropical forests in the State of Hawaii as authorized by section 4503b of this title.

(3) Capability.-In preparing elements of the plan that address paragraph (2)(F), the Secretary shall identify the capability of the plan-

(A) to promote a greater understanding of tropical forest eco-system processes, conservation biolo-gy, and biodiversity manage-ment;

(B) to demonstrate the var-ious benefits of maintaining a tropi-cal forest reserve system;

(C) to promote sound water-shed and forest management;

(D) to develop compatible land uses adjacent to protected natu-ral areas; and

(E) to develop new methods of reclaiming and restoring degraded lands. (16 U.S.C. 4503a)

Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest

Sec. 606. (a) Definitions.-As used in this section:

(1) Forest.-The term "Forest" means the Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest.

(2) Governor.-The term "Go-vernor" means the Governor of Ha-waii.

(3) Lands.-The term "lands" means lands, waters, and interests in lands and waters.

(4) State.-The term "State" means the State of Hawaii.

(b) Establishment and manage-ment.-At the request of the Gover-nor, the Secretary shall establish and adminster within the State a Hawaii Experimen-tal Tropical Forest. The Forest shall be managed as-

(1) a model of quality torpical forest management where harvest-ing on a sustainable yield basis can be demonstrated in balance with natural resource conservation;

(2) a site for research on tropi-cal forestry, conservation biology, and natural resource management; and

(3) a center for demonstration, education, training, and outreach on tropical forestry, conservation biolo-gy, and natural resources research and management.

(c) Delineation of the location of the Forest.-

(1) Identification of lands.--The Governor and the Secretary shall identify one or more suitable sites for the Forest in lands within the State. The identification of each site shall be based on scientific, ecological, administrative, and such other factors as the Governor and Secretary consider to be necessary or desirable to achieve the purposes of this section. Each site identified pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be of sufficient size and locate so that the site can be effectively managed for Forest purposes.

(2) Exterior boundaries.-The exterior boundaries of the Forest, including the boundaries of all sites identified for Forest purposes, shall be delineated on an official map. The map shall be available for public inspection in the office of the Administrator of the Divsion of Forestry and Wildlife of the Depart-ment of Land and Natural Resources of the State. The Governor and the Secretary may from time to time, by mutual agreement, amend the offi-cial map to modify the boundaries of the Forest.

(d) Authorities of the Secre-tary.-

(1) In general.-To carry out the purposes of this section, the Secretary is authorized-

(A) to administer the Forest in cooperation with the Governor and affected State agencies;

(B) to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with the Federal Gov-ernment, the government of the State, local governments, corpora-tions, nonprofit organizations and individuals;

(C) to exercise existing authority with respect to cooperative forestry and research for Forest purposes; and

(D) to issue necessary rules and regulations or apply existing rules and regulations applicable to areas administered by the Forest Service that are necessary or desir-able to administer the Forest-

(i) for the purposes de-scribed in subsection (b) of this section;

(ii) to protect persons within the Forest; and

(iii) to preserve and protect the resources in the Forest.

(2) Land acquisition.-The authority in section 1643 of this title shall be available to the Secretary to carry out this section.

(3) Statutory construction.--Nothing in this section is intended to affect the jurisdiction of the State, both civil and criminal, over any person within the Forest by reason fo the establishment of the Forest under this section, except in the case of a penalty for an offense against the United States. (16 U.S.C. 4503b)

Annual report on Institutes of Tropical Forestry

Sec. 607. The Secretary shall make annual reports to Congress on the progress, needs, and long-range plans of the Institutes of Tropical Forestry in meeting the requirements of section 6706 of Title 7. Such reports shall be submitted by the Secretary pursuant to section 1606(c) of this title. (16 U.S.C. 4503c)

Definitions

Sec. 608. As used in this chapter (unless the context otherwise re-quires):

(1) Institutes of Tropical For-estry.-The term " Institutes of Trop-ical For-estry" means the Insti-tutes of Trop-ical For-estry in Puerto Rico and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry established under section 6706 of Title 7.

(2) Secretary.-The term "Sec-re-tary" means the Secretary of Agri-culture.

(3) State.-The term "State" means each of the 50 States, Guam, American Samoa, the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free Association enters into effect), Puer-to Rico, The Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (16 U.S.C. 4503d)

Administrative Provisions

Sec. 609. (a) Coordination of Activities.-The Secretary shall coordinate all activities outside of the United States under this title with other Federal officials, depart-ments, agencies, and international organizations, as the President may require.

(b) Assistance.-The Secretary may provide assistance, as deter-mined appropriate by the Secretary to carry out this title, including technical and financial assistance, equipment, and facilities without reimbursement. (16 U.S.C. 4504)

Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 610. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title. (16 U.S.C. 4505)

Conforming Amendments

Sec. 607. (a) Forest and Range-land Renewable Resources Research Act.-The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1641 et seq.) is amended-

(1) in section 2 (16 U.S.C. 1641)-

(A) by inserting "(1)" after "(a)";

(B) by adding at the end of subsection (a) the following new paragraph:

"(2) Congress further finds that the forest and rangeland renewable resources of the world are threat-ened by deforestation due to conver-sion to agriculture of lands better suited to other uses, over-grazing, over-harvesting, and other causes that pose a direct adverse threat to people, the global environment, and the world economy."; and

(C) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsec-tion:

"(c) It is the purpose of this Act to authorize the Secretary to expand research activities to encompass international forestry and natural resource issues on a global scale."; and

(2) in the first section of sec-tion 4(c) (16 U.S.C. 1643(c)), by inserting "international," before "Federal". (See P.L. 95-307)

(b) Cooperative Forestry Assis-tance Act.-The Cooperative Forest-ry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. et seq.) is amended-

(1) in section 2(a)-

(A) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (16);

(B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (17) and inserting "; and"; and

(C) by adding at the end thereof the following new para-graph:

"(18) the same forest resource supply, protection, and management issues that existing in the United States are also present on an inter-national scale, and the forest and rangeland renewable resources of the world are threatened by defores-tation due to conversion to agricul-ture of lands better suited to other purposes, over-grazing, over-har-vesting, and other causes which pose a direct adverse threat to peo-ple, the global environment, and the world economy.";

(2) in section 2(b), by inserting "in the United States, and forest lands in foreign countries," after "non-Federal forest lands," the first place it appears and in paragraph (10); and

(3) in section 12, by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection- (16 U.S.C. 2101)

"(h) In addition to the authority provided elsewhere in this Act, the Secretary may provide assistance to other countries with respect to the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (10) of section 3(b), para-graphs (1) through (5) of section 7(b), and paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 9(b). For the purposes of providing assistance to other coun-tries under this subsection, the term non-Federal forest land shall mean any forest land and related renewable natural resources in such countries. In providing the assistance authorized under this subsection, the Secretary shall coordinate with other Federal officials, departments, agencies, or international organizations, as the President may direct. The references to `State foresters or equivalent State officials' in this Act shall not apply to the assistance provided by the Secretary to other countries under this subsection.".

This Act may be cited as the "Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991". (16 U.S.C. 2109) (See P.L. 95-313)