§ 4211. Provision of assistance
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(a)In general The Secretary may provide financial assistance under this subchapter from the Fund for approved projects for research, conservation, management, or protection of African elephants.
(b)Project proposal Any African government agency responsible for African elephant conservation and protection, the CITES Secretariat, and any organization or individual with experience in African elephant conservation may submit to the Secretary a project proposal under this section. Each such proposal shall contain—
(1)the name of the person responsible for conducting the project;
(2)a succinct statement of the need for and purposes of the project;
(3)a description of the qualifications of the individuals who will be conducting the project;
(4)an estimate of the funds and time required to complete the project;
(5)evidence of support of the project by governmental entities of countries within which the project will be conducted, if such support may be important for the success of the project; and
(6)any other information the Secretary considers to be necessary or appropriate for evaluating the eligibility of the project for funding under this chapter.
(c)Project review and approval The Secretary shall review each project proposal to determine if it meets the criteria set forth in subsection
(d)and otherwise merits assistance under this chapter. Not later than six months after receiving a project proposal, and subject to the availability of funds, the Secretary shall approve or disapprove the proposal and provide written notification to the person who submitted the proposal.
(d)Criteria for approval The Secretary may approve a project under this section if the project will enhance programs for African elephant research, conservation, management, or protection by—
(1)developing in a usable form sound scientific information on African elephant habitat condition and carrying capacity, total elephant numbers and population trends, or annual reproduction and mortality; or
(2)assisting efforts—
(A)to ensure that any taking of African elephants in the country is effectively controlled and monitored;
(B)to implement conservation programs to provide for healthy, sustainable African elephant populations; or
(C)to enhance compliance with the CITES Ivory Control System.
(e)Project sustainability To the maximum extent practical, in determining whether to approve project proposals under this section, the Secretary shall give consideration to projects that will enhance sustainable conservation programs to ensure effective long-term conservation of African elephants.
(f)Project reporting Each entity that receives assistance under this section shall provide such periodic reports to the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as the Director considers relevant and appropriate. Each report shall include all information requested by the Director for evaluating the progress and success of the project.
(g)Multiyear grants
(1)Authorization The Secretary may award to a person who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a multiyear grant of up to 5 years to carry out a project that the person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for African elephants and the habitat of African elephants.
(2)Effect Nothing in this subsection precludes the Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis.
(Pub. L. 100–478, title II, § 2101, Oct. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 2316; Pub. L. 107–111, §§ 5, 6(a)(1), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2096; Pub. L. 110–132, § 2(a), Dec. 6, 2007, 121 Stat. 1360; Pub. L. 118–159, div. E, title LIII, § 5303(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2445.)
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- Public Law 100–478To authorize appropriations to carry out the Endangered Species Act of 1973 during fiscal years 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992, and for other purposes
- Public Law 110–132To reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act and the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994
- Public Law 107–141To reauthorize the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997
- Public Law 107–111To reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act
- Public Law 105–276Making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes
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- Sec. 4Placement of United States Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officer in each African elephant range country
- Sec. 8African Elephant Conservation Act financial assistance priority and reauthorization
- Sec. 1004Placement of United States Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officer in each African elephant range country
- Sec. 1008African Elephant Conservation Act financial assistance priority and reauthorization
- Sec. 1004Placement of United States Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officer in each African elephant range country
- Sec. 1008African Elephant Conservation Act financial assistance priority and reauthorization
- Sec. 4Placement of United States Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officer in each African elephant range country
- Sec. 8African Elephant Conservation Act financial assistance priority and reauthorization
- Sec. 5Placement of United States Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officer in each African elephant range country
- Sec. 7African Elephant Conservation Act financial assistance priority and reauthorization
- Sec. 1004Placement of United States Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officers in each African elephant range country
- Sec. 1008African Elephant Conservation Act financial assistance priority and reauthorization
- Sec. 1004Placement of United States Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officers in each African elephant range country
- Sec. 1008African Elephant Conservation Act financial assistance priority and reauthorization
- Sec. 2103Placement of United States Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officers in each African elephant range country
- Sec. 2105African Elephant Conservation Act financial assistance priority and reauthorization
- Sec. 4Placement of United States Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement officer in each African elephant range country
- Sec. 8African Elephant Conservation Act financial assistance priority and reauthorization
- Sec. 1International conservation grant restrictions
- Sec. 3African Elephant Conservation Act
- Sec. 3African Elephant Conservation Act
- Sec. 3African Elephant Conservation Act
- Sec. 5303African Elephant Conservation Act
- Sec. 3African Elephant Conservation Act
- Sec. 3African Elephant Conservation Act
- Sec. 3African Elephant Conservation Act
- Sec. 3African Elephant Conservation Act
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- Pub. L. 100–478, title II, § 2101
- 102 Stat. 2316
- Pub. L. 107–111
- 115 Stat. 2096
- Pub. L. 110–132, § 2(a)
- 121 Stat. 1360
- 138 Stat. 2445
- Pub. L. 110–132
- Pub. L. 107–111, § 6(a)(1)
- Pub. L. 107–111, § 5
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–478, title II, § 2101
Stat.102 Stat. 2316
Pub. L.Pub. L. 107–111
Stat.115 Stat. 2096
Pub. L.Pub. L. 110–132, § 2(a)
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