Sec. 201. Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking
429 words·~2 min read·
/bill/114/s/2385/is/section-201A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
In addition to the functions required by Executive Order 13648 (78 Fed. Reg. 40621), the Task Force shall— identify countries of concern and periodically assess such countries, as appropriate, based on criteria, including the role of such countries in the supply, poaching, or transit of, or demand for, wildlife and wildlife products, and use that information to prioritize work under this Act, as appropriate; collaborate with the national wildlife services, or other relevant components of the government, of each country of concern to prepare, not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a situational analysis of the threats to wildlife in that country of concern and an assessment of the capacity of that country to address wildlife crime; collaborate with the national wildlife services, or other relevant components of the government, of each country of concern to prepare, not later than 210 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a strategic plan that includes recommendations for addressing wildlife crime, taking into account any regional or national strategies for addressing wildlife crimes in a country of concern developed before such date of enactment; coordinate efforts to implement the strategic plans required by paragraph
(3)and other goals to combat wildlife crime in each country of concern among Federal agencies and non-Federal partners, including missions, domestic and international organizations, the private sector, and other global partners; not less frequently than annually, consult and coordinate with stakeholders qualified to provide advice, assistance, and information regarding effective support for anti-poaching activities, coordinating regional law enforcement efforts, developing and supporting effective legal enforcement mechanisms, and developing strategies to reduce illicit trade and reduce consumer demand for illegally traded wildlife and wildlife products, and other relevant topics under this Act; and carry out other functions as are necessary to implement this Act. The Task Force shall— ensure that the activities of the Federal agencies involved in carrying out efforts under this Act are coordinated and not duplicated; and encourage efficiencies and coordination among the efforts of Federal agencies and interagency initiatives ongoing as of the date of the enactment of this Act to address trafficking activities, including trafficking of wildlife, humans, weapons, and narcotics, illegal trade, transnational organized crime, or other illegal activities. The Task Force shall carry out its responsibilities and prepare the reports required under this Act in a manner consistent with the authorities and responsibilities of agencies represented on the Task Force. The Task Force shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Connectionstraces to 1
Traces to 1 document
register
1 reference not yet in our index
- 78 FR 40621
Citation graph
cites case law
Cites 2Cited by 0 across 0 sources