Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1997

Summary

Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to use amounts in the Coral Reef Conservation Fund to provide financial assistance grants for projects for the conservation of coral reefs. Allows any relevant natural resource management authority of a State or U.S. territory or other government jurisdiction with coral reefs whose activities affect coral reefs, or any nongovernmental organization or individual with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of coral reefs, to submit a specified project proposal under this Act. Sets forth: (1) provisions for the review and approval of each final project proposal; and (2) criteria for approval of a final project proposal. Authorizes the Secretary to approve a final project proposal if the project will enhance coral reef conservation programs. Requires the Secretary, in determining whether to approve project proposals, to give priority to: (1) projects which promote sustainable development and ensure long-term conservation of coral reefs; and (2) projects for which there exist matching funds of at least 50 percent of the total cost of each project. Establishes the Coral Reef Conservation Fund. Provides for deposits into the Fund of: (1) monetary donations; and (2) other amounts appropriated to the Fund. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 27 January 1998

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 27 January 1998

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 13 November 1997

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 13 November 1997

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 13 November 1997

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 29 September 1997

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 29 September 1997

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 29 September 1997

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 July 1997

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 July 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 July 1997

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