Coral Reef Conservation and Restoration Partnership Act of 2000

Summary

Coral Reef Conservation and Restoration Partnership Act of 2000 - Establishes the Coral Reef Task Force to, among other things: (1) coordinate all Federal activities related to coral reefs; (2) coordinate national policies, programs, and priorities for the conservation and protection of U.S. coral reefs and reef ecosystems; (3) coordinate coral reef research programs; (4) promote actions for the conservation and sustainable use of coral reef resources worldwide; and (5) recommend solutions to reduce unsustainable fishing practices on coral reefs worldwide. Requires the Task Force to publish and report to Congress on a national coral reef action strategy. Directs the Task Force to submit a coordinated U.S. coral reef mapping, monitoring, and assessment program to Congress. Grants the Secretary of Commerce exclusive authority in the Federal Government for managing the fishery resources of coral reef ecosystems. Requires the Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, to provide grants for coral reef conservation projects to State or local governments with jurisdiction over coral reefs and educational institutions or nonprofit organizations with expertise in coral reef conservation. Sets forth requirements for eligible projects, including matching fund requirements. Authorizes the Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, to conduct activities to conserve coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems. Authorizes and allocates appropriations.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 19 July 2000

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 19 July 2000

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 19 July 2000

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 March 2000

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  Introduced in House · EN · 14 March 2000

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 March 2000

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