National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 26, 1998)
National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998 - Amends the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to provide that any gift or bequest made for the benefit of a particular national wildlife refuge or complex of refuges shall be disbursed only for such refuge's or refuges' benefit. Authorizes Federal matching funds.
(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to conduct a volunteer coordinator pilot project in at least two refuges (but not more than 20 nationwide) in each United States Fish and Wildlife Service region. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce to provide volunteers in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with awards and recognition, including nominal cash awards.
Authorizes the Secretary to establish a Senior Volunteer Corps.
(Sec. 5) Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with community partnership organizations (private, corporate, academic, or State or local) to implement refuge related programs. Authorizes Federal matching funds.
(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to develop guidance for, and programs of, refuge education.
(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedJul 28, 1998
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503.
Who’s behind it
- Reported to SenateJul 28, 1998
- Introduced in SenateJun 26, 1998
- Jul 28, 1998Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503.
- Jul 28, 1998Committee
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 105-270.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jul 28, 1998Committee14000
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 105-270.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jul 22, 1998Committee
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jul 7, 1998Committee
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-840.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jun 26, 1998IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jun 26, 1998IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7261-7262)
- Jun 26, 1998IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate