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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 8203
(E) 1 shall be a representative of the Asso-
ciation 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, South-
east, 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; 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 indus-
try;
(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 na-
tional private landowner organization;
(L) 1 shall be a representative of an agri-
cultural production organization;
(M) 1 shall be a representative of local gov-
ernment interests involved in fish habitat
restoration;
(N) 2 shall be representatives from dif-
ferent sectors of corporate industries, which
may include—
(i) natural resource commodity inter-
ests, such as petroleum or mineral extrac-
tion;
(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 lead
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Page 2731
TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 8203
(E) 1 shall be a representative of the Asso-
ciation 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, South-
east, 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; 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 indus-
try;
(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 na-
tional private landowner organization;
(L) 1 shall be a representative of an agri-
cultural production organization;
(M) 1 shall be a representative of local gov-
ernment interests involved in fish habitat
restoration;
(N) 2 shall be representatives from dif-
ferent sectors of corporate industries, which
may include—
(i) natural resource commodity inter-
ests, such as petroleum or mineral extrac-
tion;
(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 trav-
el expenses, including per diem in lieu of sub-
sistence, 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 per-
formance 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 sub-
paragraphs (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 rep-
resentatives 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 re-
maining 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 pur-
suant 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 de-
scribed in subparagraph (H), (I), (J), (K), (L),
(M), (N), or (O) of subsection (a)(2) shall be
filled by an appointment made by the re-
maining members of the Board.
(B) Tribal representatives
Following a vacancy of a member of the
Board described in subparagraph (G) of sub-
section (a)(2), the Secretary shall rec-
ommend 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 va-
cancy.
(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 ap-
pointed.
(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 accord-
ance 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.
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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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