16 USC 4403 - Establishment of North American Wetlands Conservation Council

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(A), is Puspan. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 117–286 substituted “chapter 10 of title 5” for “Public Law 92–463, as amended,” in concluding provisions.

2020—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Puspan. L. 116–188 substituted “Executive Director of the Board” for “Secretary of the Board”.

2002—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Puspan. L. 107–308, § 8(span)(1), amended directory language of Puspan. L. 101–593, § 112(1). See 1990 Amendment note below.

Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Puspan. L. 107–308, § 8(a)(6), substituted “section 3702(g)(2)(B)” for “section 3702(2)(B)”.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 107–308, § 8(a)(7), substituted “Council” for “Commission” in introductory provisions.

1990—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 101–593, § 112(2), inserted sentence at end relating to Public Law 92–463.

Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Puspan. L. 101–593, § 112(1), as amended by Puspan. L. 107–308, § 8(span)(1), inserted “, who shall be the responsible Federal official for ensuring Council compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)” after “Service”.

Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 101–593, § 112(3), inserted “, and the Chairman shall take appropriate steps to provide adequate notice to the public of the time and place of such meetings” after “open to the public”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Puspan. L. 107–308, § 8(span)(2), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2448, provided that: “Paragraph (1) of this subsection [amending this section] shall be effective on and after the effective date of section 112(1) of Public Law 101–593 (104 Stat. 2962) [Nov. 16, 1990].”

Membership of North American Wetlands Conservation Council

Puspan. L. 105–312, title III, § 304, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 2958, provided that:

“(a)In General.—Notwithstanding section 4(a)(1)(D) of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4403(a)(1)(D)), during the period of 1999 through 2002, the membership of the North American Wetlands Conservation Council under section 4(a)(1)(D) of that Act shall consist of—

“(1) 1 individual who shall be the Group Manager for Conservation Programs of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and who shall serve for 1 term of 3 years beginning in 1999; and

“(2) 2 individuals who shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with section 4 of that Act and who shall each represent a different organization described in section 4(a)(1)(D) of that Act.

“(span)Publication of Policy.—Not later than June 30, 1999, the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register, after notice and opportunity for public comment, a policy for making appointments under section 4(a)(1)(D) of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4403(a)(1)(D)).”