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16 U.S.C. § 8203 — National Fish Habitat Board
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**(a) Establishment**
(1) **Fish Habitat Board** — There is established a board, to be known as the “National Fish Habitat Board”, whose duties are—
(A) to promote, oversee, and coordinate the implementation of this chapter;
(B) to establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation;
(C) to recommend to Congress entities for designation as Partnerships; and
(D) to review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects.
(2) **Membership** — The Board shall be composed of 28 members, of whom—
(A) 2 shall be representatives of the Department of the Interior, including the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management;
(B) 1 shall be a representative of the United States Geological Survey;
(C) 1 shall be a representative of the Department of Commerce;
(D) 1 shall be a representative of the Department of Agriculture;
(E) 1 shall be a representative of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies;
(F) 4 shall be representatives of State agencies, 1 of whom shall be nominated by a regional association of fish and wildlife agencies from each of the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and Western regions of the United States;
(G) 2 shall be representatives of Indian Tribes, of whom—
(i) 1 shall be a representative of Indian Tribes in the State of Alaska; and
(ii) 1 shall be a representative of Indian Tribes in States other than the State of Alaska;
(H) 2 shall be representatives of—
(i) the Regional Fishery Management Councils established by [section 1852(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1852/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim); or
(ii) the Marine Fisheries Commissions;
(I) 1 shall be a representative o
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**(a) Establishment**
(1) **Fish Habitat Board** — There is established a board, to be known as the “National Fish Habitat Board”, whose duties are—
(A) to promote, oversee, and coordinate the implementation of this chapter;
(B) to establish national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation;
(C) to recommend to Congress entities for designation as Partnerships; and
(D) to review and make recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects.
(2) **Membership** — The Board shall be composed of 28 members, of whom—
(A) 2 shall be representatives of the Department of the Interior, including the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management;
(B) 1 shall be a representative of the United States Geological Survey;
(C) 1 shall be a representative of the Department of Commerce;
(D) 1 shall be a representative of the Department of Agriculture;
(E) 1 shall be a representative of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies;
(F) 4 shall be representatives of State agencies, 1 of whom shall be nominated by a regional association of fish and wildlife agencies from each of the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and Western regions of the United States;
(G) 2 shall be representatives of Indian Tribes, of whom—
(i) 1 shall be a representative of Indian Tribes in the State of Alaska; and
(ii) 1 shall be a representative of Indian Tribes in States other than the State of Alaska;
(H) 2 shall be representatives of—
(i) the Regional Fishery Management Councils established by [section 1852(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1852/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim); or
(ii) the Marine Fisheries Commissions;
(I) 1 shall be a representative of the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council;
(J) 7 shall be representatives selected from at least one from each of the following:
(i) the recreational sportfishing industry;
(ii) the commercial fishing industry;
(iii) marine recreational anglers;
(iv) freshwater recreational anglers;
(v) habitat conservation organizations; and
(vi) science-based fishery organizations;
(K) 1 shall be a representative of a national private landowner organization;
(L) 1 shall be a representative of an agricultural production organization;
(M) 1 shall be a representative of local government interests involved in fish habitat restoration;
(N) 2 shall be representatives from different sectors of corporate industries, which may include—
(i) natural resource commodity interests, such as petroleum or mineral extraction;
(ii) natural resource user industries; and
(iii) industries with an interest in fish and fish habitat conservation; and
(O) 1 shall be an individual in a leadership position in the private sector or landowner representative of an active partnership.
(3) **Compensation** — A member of the Board shall serve without compensation.
(4) **Travel expenses** — A member of the Board may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Board.
**(b) Appointment and terms**
(1) **In general** — Except as otherwise provided in this section, a member of the Board described in any of subparagraphs (F) through (O) of subsection (a)(2) shall serve for a term of 3 years.
(2) **Initial Board membership**
(A) *In general* — The initial Board shall consist of representatives as described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of subsection (a)(2).
(B) *Remaining members* — Not later than 60 days after October 30, 2020, the representatives of the initial Board under subparagraph (A) shall appoint the remaining members of the Board described in subparagraphs (H) through (O) of subsection (a)(2).
(C) *Tribal representatives* — Not later than 60 days after October 30, 2020, the Secretary shall provide to the Board a recommendation of not fewer than three Tribal representatives, from which the Board shall appoint one representative pursuant to subparagraph (G) of subsection (a)(2).
(3) **Staggered terms** — Of the members described in subsection (a)(2)(J) initially appointed to the Board—
(A) two shall be appointed for a term of 1 year;
(B) two shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and
(C) three shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.
(4) **Vacancies**
(A) *In general* — A vacancy of a member of the Board described in subparagraph (H), (I), (J), (K), (L), (M), (N), or (O) of subsection (a)(2) shall be filled by an appointment made by the remaining members of the Board.
(B) *Tribal representatives* — Following a vacancy of a member of the Board described in subparagraph (G) of subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall recommend to the Board a list of not fewer than three Tribal representatives, from which the remaining members of the Board shall appoint a representative to fill the vacancy.
(5) **Continuation of service** — An individual whose term of service as a member of the Board expires may continue to serve on the Board until a successor is appointed.
(6) **Removal** — If a member of the Board described in any of subparagraphs (H) through (O) of subparagraph (a)(2) misses three consecutive regularly scheduled Board meetings, the members of the Board may—
(A) vote to remove that member; and
(B) appoint another individual in accordance with paragraph (4).
**(c) Chairperson**
(1) **In general** — The representative of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies appointed under subsection (a)(2)(E) shall serve as Chairperson of the Board.
(2) **Term** — The Chairperson of the Board shall serve for a term of 3 years.
**(d) Meetings**
(1) **In general** — The Board shall meet—
(A) at the call of the Chairperson; but
(B) not less frequently than twice each calendar year.
(2) **Public access** — All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public.
**(e) Procedures**
(1) **In general** — The Board shall establish procedures to carry out the business of the Board, including—
(A) a requirement that a quorum of the members of the Board be present to transact business;
(B) a requirement that no recommendations may be adopted by the Board, except by the vote of two-thirds of the members present;
(C) procedures for establishing national goals and priorities for fish habitat conservation for the purposes of this chapter;
(D) procedures for designating Partnerships under [section 8204 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section8204&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(E) procedures for reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations regarding fish habitat conservation projects.
(2) **Quorum** — A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
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**(a) Establishment**
(1) There shall be established, within 120 days after April 13, 1976, eight Regional Fishery Management Councils, as follows:
(A) *New England Council* — The New England Fishery Management Council shall consist of the States of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut and shall have authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of such States (except as provided in paragraph (3)). The New England Council shall have 18 voting members, including 12 appointed by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (b)(2) (at least one of whom shall be appointed from each such State).
(B) *Mid-Atlantic Council* — The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council shall consist of the States of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina and shall have authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of such States (except North Carolina, and as provided in paragraph (3)). The Mid-Atlantic Council shall have 21 voting members, including 13 appointed by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (b)(2) (at least one of whom shall be appointed from each such State).
(C) *South Atlantic Council* — The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council shall consist of the States of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida and shall have authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of such States (except as provided in paragraph (3)). The South Atlantic Council shall have 13 voting members, including 8 appointed by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (b)(2) (at least one of whom shall be appointed from each such State).
(D) *Caribbean Council* — The Caribbean Fishery Management Council shall consist of the Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of P
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**(a) Authority to recommend** The Board may recommend to Congress the designation of Fish Habitat Partnerships in accordance with this section.
**(b) Purposes** The purposes of a Partnership shall be—
(1) to work with other regional habitat conservation programs to promote cooperation and coordination to enhance fish populations and fish habitats;
(2) to engage local and regional communities to build support for fish habitat conservation;
(3) to involve diverse groups of public and private partners;
(4) to develop collaboratively a strategic vision and achievable implementation plan that is scientifically sound;
(5) to leverage funding from sources that support local and regional partnerships;
(6) to use adaptive management principles, including evaluation of project success and functionality;
(7) to develop appropriate local or regional habitat evaluation and assessment measures and criteria that are compatible with national habitat condition measures; and
(8) to implement local and regional priority projects that improve conditions for fish and fish habitat.
**(c) Criteria for designation** An entity seeking to be designated by Congress as a Partnership shall—
(1) submit to the Board an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Board may reasonably require; and
(2) demonstrate to the Board that the entity has—
(A) a focus on promoting the health of important fish and fish habitats;
(B) an ability to coordinate the implementation of priority projects that support the goals and national priorities set by the Board that are within the Partnership boundary;
(C) a self-governance structure that supports the implementation of strategic priorities for fish habitat;
(D) the ability to develop local and regional r
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In this chapter:
(1) **Appropriate congressional committees** — The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
(2) **Board** — The term “Board” means the National Fish Habitat Board established by [section 8203 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section8203&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Director** — The term “Director” means the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(4) **Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator** — The term “Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator” means the Assistant Administrator for Water of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(5) **Indian Tribe** — The term “Indian Tribe” has the meaning given to the term “Indian tribe” in [section 5304 of title 25](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section5304&num=0&edition=prelim).
(6) **National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Assistant Administrator** — The term “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Assistant Administrator” means the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(7) **Partnership** — The term “Partnership” means an entity designated by Congress as a Fish Habitat Partnership under [section 8204 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section8204&num=0&edition=prelim).
(8) **Real property interest** — The term “real property interest” means an ownership interest in—
(A) land; or
(B) water (including water rights).
(9) **Marine Fishe
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