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20 U.S.C. § 5609 — Authorization of appropriations
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**(a) Trust Fund** There is authorized to be appropriated to the Trust Fund $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2029 to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
**(b) Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund** There is authorized to be appropriated to the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund established by [section 5607a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5607a&num=0&edition=prelim) $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2029, of which—
(1) $3,000,000 shall be used to pay operations costs (including not more than $1,000 for official reception and representation expenses); and
(2) $1,000,000 shall be used for grants or other appropriate arrangements to pay the costs of services provided in a neutral manner relating to, and to support the participation of non-Federal entities (such as State and local governments, tribal governments, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals) in, environmental conflict resolution proceedings involving Federal agencies.
**(c) Training of professionals in health care and public policy** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 5604(7) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5604/7&num=0&edition=prelim) $12,300,000 for the 5-fiscal year period beginning with fiscal year 2025.
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**(a) Trust Fund** There is authorized to be appropriated to the Trust Fund $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2029 to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
**(b) Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund** There is authorized to be appropriated to the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund established by [section 5607a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5607a&num=0&edition=prelim) $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2029, of which—
(1) $3,000,000 shall be used to pay operations costs (including not more than $1,000 for official reception and representation expenses); and
(2) $1,000,000 shall be used for grants or other appropriate arrangements to pay the costs of services provided in a neutral manner relating to, and to support the participation of non-Federal entities (such as State and local governments, tribal governments, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals) in, environmental conflict resolution proceedings involving Federal agencies.
**(c) Training of professionals in health care and public policy** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 5604(7) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5604/7&num=0&edition=prelim) $12,300,000 for the 5-fiscal year period beginning with fiscal year 2025.
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**(a) Establishment** There is established in the Treasury of the United States an Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund to be administered by the Foundation. The Fund shall consist of amounts appropriated to the Fund under [section 5609(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5609/b&num=0&edition=prelim) and amounts paid into the Fund under [section 5607b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5607b&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Expenditures** The Foundation shall expend from the Fund such sums as the Board determines are necessary to establish and operate the National Center, including such amounts as are necessary for salaries, administration, the provision of mediation and other services, and such other expenses as the Board determines are necessary, including not to exceed $1,000 annually for official reception and representation expenses.
**(c) Distinction from Trust Fund** The Fund shall be maintained separately from the Trust Fund established under [section 5606 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5606&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(d) Investment of amounts**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest such portion of the Fund as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary, required to meet current withdrawals.
(2) **Interest-bearing obligations** — Investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States.
(3) **Acquisition of obligations** — For the purpose of investments under paragraph (1), obligations may be acquired—
(A) on original issue at the issue price; or
(B) by purchase of outstanding obligations at the market price.
(4) **Sale of obligations**
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The Congress finds that—
(1) for three decades, Congressman Morris K. Udall has served his country with distinction and honor;
(2) Congressman Morris K. Udall has had a lasting impact on this Nation’s environment, public lands, and natural resources, and has instilled in this Nation’s youth a love of the air, land, and water;
(3) Congressman Morris K. Udall has been a champion of the rights of Native Americans and Alaska Natives and has used his leadership in the Congress to strengthen tribal self-governance;
(4) it is a fitting tribute to the leadership, courage, and vision Congressman Morris K. Udall exemplifies to establish in his name programs to encourage the continued use, enjoyment, education, and exploration of our Nation’s rich and bountiful natural resources;
(5) the Foundation—
(A) since 1995, has operated exceptional scholarship, internship, and fellowship programs for areas of study related to the environment and Native American tribal policy and health care;
(B) since 1999, has provided valuable environmental conflict resolution services and leadership through the National Center (previously known as the United States Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution); and
(C) is committed to continue making a substantial contribution toward public policy in the future by—
(i) playing a significant role in developing the next generation of environmental and Native American leaders; and
(ii) working with current leaders to improve decisionmaking on—
(I) challenging environmental, energy, and related economic problems; and
(II) tribal governance and economic issues;
(6) Stewart L. Udall, as a member of Congress, Secretary of the Interior, environmental lawyer, and author, has provided distinguished national leadership in
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**(a) Authorization** A Federal agency may use the Foundation and the National Center to provide assessment, mediation, collaboration, or other related services in connection with a dispute or conflict related to the environment, public lands, or natural resources, or with a Federal, State, or tribal process or procedure that may result in a dispute or conflict.
**(b) Payment**
(1) **In general** — A Federal agency may enter into a contract and expend funds to obtain the services of the National Center.
(2) **Payment into Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund** — A payment from an executive agency on a contract entered into under paragraph (1) shall be paid into the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund established under [section 5607a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5607a&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Notification and concurrence**
(1) **Notification** — An agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government shall notify the chairperson of the President’s Council on Environmental Quality when using the Foundation or the National Center to provide the services described in subsection (a).
(2) **Notification descriptions** — In a matter involving two or more agencies or instrumentalities of the Federal Government, notification under paragraph (1) shall include a written description of—
(A) the issues and parties involved;
(B) prior efforts, if any, undertaken by the agency to resolve or address the issue or issues;
(C) all Federal agencies or instrumentalities with a direct interest or involvement in the matter and a statement that all Federal agencies or instrumentalities agree to mediation, collaboration, and dispute resolution; and
(D) other relevant information.
(3) **Concurrence**
(A) *I
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TITLE 20—EDUCATION
§ 5609
1 So in original. The word ‘‘to’’ probably should not appear.
at rates not to exceed the rate specified at the
time of such service for level IV of the Execu-
tive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5;
(3) prescribe such regulations as the Founda-
tion considers necessary governing the man-
ner in which its functions shall be carried out;
(4) accept, hold, solicit, administer, and uti-
lize donations, grants, and gifts, both real and
personal, for the purpose of aiding or facili-
tating the work of the Foundation;
(5) accept and utilize the services of vol-
untary and noncompensated personnel and re-
imburse such personnel for travel expenses, in-
cluding per diem, as authorized by section 5703
of title 5;
(6) enter into contracts, grants, or other ar-
rangements or modifications thereof, to carry
out the provisions of this chapter, and such
contracts or modifications thereof may, with
the concurrence of two-thirds of the members
of the Board of Trustees, be entered into with-
out performance or other bonds, and without
regard to section 6101 of title 41;
(7) to 1 rent office space in the District of Co-
lumbia and Tucson, Arizona, or their environs;
and
(8) make other necessary expenditures.
(b) The Institute
The authorities set forth above shall apply to
the National Center established pursuant to sec-
tion 5607a of this title and to the activities of
the Foundation under section 5604(7) of this
title.
(Pub. L. 102–259, § 12, formerly § 10, Mar. 19, 1992,
106 Stat. 83; renumbered § 12, Pub. L. 105–156,
§ 6(a), Feb. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 9; amended Pub. L.
105–277, div. A, § 101(h) [title V, § 517(b)], Oct. 21,
1998, 112 Stat. 2681–480, 2681–512; Pub. L. 106–568,
title VIII, § 817(b), Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Sta
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