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H.R. 1856 (105th)

National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998

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Introduced

10 June 1997

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Became Public Law No: 105-242.

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Summary

Volunteers for Wildlife Act of 1997 - Amends the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a volunteer pilot project at one national wildlife refuge in each U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service region, under which the Secretary shall employ a volunteer coordinator for the refuge. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) establish an account for each national wildlife refuge at which a pilot project is conducted; (2) deposit into the account entrance fees, donations, and user fees generated at the refuge; (3) expend amounts in the account for materials, training, and other uses to enhance volunteer activities at the refuge. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to appoint a national volunteer coordinator for the National Wildlife Refuge System.

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