,,ic #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #hbf ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,august #h1 #bjag ,referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,,an ,,act ,to reauthorize the ,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,program and certain wildlife conservation funds1 to establish prize competitions relating to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking1 wildlife conservation1 the management of invasive species1 and the protection of endangered species1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,wildlife ,innovation and ,longevity ,driver ,actor ,,wild ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,program reauthorization ,sec4 #ajja4 ,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,program reauthorization4 ,,title ,,ii--,fish and wildlife coordination ,sec4 #bjja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,amendments to the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act4 ,,title ,,iii--,wildlife conservation ,sec4 #cjja4 ,reauthorization of multinational species conservation funds4 ,,title ,,iv--,prize competitions ,sec4 #djja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #djjb4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking4 ,sec4 #djjc4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation4 ,sec4 #djjd4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the management of invasive species4 ,sec4 #djje4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the protection of endangered species4 ,sec4 #djjf4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts4 ,sec4 #djjg4 ,administration of prize competitions4 ,i ,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,program reauthorization #ajja4 ,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,program reauthorization ,section #e of the ,partners for ,fish and ,wildlife ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cggd7 is amended by striking #ge1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjf through #bjaa and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 ,,ii ,fish and wildlife coordination #bjja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to protect water1 oceans1 coasts1 and wildlife from invasive species4 #bjjb4 ,amendments to the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7a7 ,short title2 authorization ,the first section of the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa7 is amended by striking ,for the purpose and inserting the following3 #a4 ,short title2 authorization 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act4 7b7 ,authorization ,for the purpose 4 7b7 ,protection of water1 oceans1 coasts1 and wildlife from invasive species ,the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aj4 ,protection of water1 oceans1 coasts1 and wildlife from invasive species 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,control ,the term control1 with respect to an invasive species1 means the eradication1 suppression1 or reduction of the population of the invasive species within the area in which the invasive species is present4 7#b7 ,ecosystem ,the term ecosystem means the complex of a community of organisms and the environment of the organisms4 7#c7 ,eligible ,state ,the term eligible ,state means any of-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,d7 ,guam2 7,e7 ,american ,samoa2 7,f7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7,g7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#d7 ,invasive species 7,a7 ,in general ,the term invasive species means an alien species1 the introduction of which causes1 or is likely to cause1 economic or environmental harm or harm to human health4 7,b7 ,associated definition ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term alien species1 with respect to a particular ecosystem1 means any species 7including the seeds1 eggs1 spores1 or other biological material of the species that are capable of propagating the species7 that is not native to the affected ecosystem4 7,c7 ,inclusion ,the terms invasive species and alien species include any terrestrial or aquatic species determined by the relevant tribal1 regional1 ,state1 or local authority to meet the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 as applicable4 7#e7 ,manage2 management ,the terms manage and management1 with respect to an invasive species1 mean the active implementation of any activity-- 7,a7 to reduce or stop the spread of the invasive species2 and 7,b7 to inhibit further infestations of the invasive species1 the spread of the invasive species1 or harm caused by the invasive species1 including investigations regarding methods for early detection and rapid response1 prevention1 control1 or management of the invasive species4 7#f7 ,prevent ,the term prevent1 with respect to an invasive species1 means-- 7,a7 to hinder the introduction of the invasive species onto land or water2 or 7,b7 to impede the spread of the invasive species within land or water by inspecting1 intercepting1 or confiscating invasive species threats prior to the establishment of the invasive species onto land or water of an eligible ,state4 7#g7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers1 with respect to ,federal land administered by the ,corps of ,engineers2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to ,federal land administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior through-- 7i7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7ii7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs2 7iii7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7iv7 the ,bureau of ,reclamation2 or 7v7 the ,national ,park ,service2 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to ,federal land administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture through the ,forest ,service2 and 7,d7 the head or a representative of any other ,federal agency the duties of whom require planning relating to1 and the treatment of1 invasive species for the purpose of protecting water and wildlife on land and coasts and in oceans and water4 7#h7 ,species ,the term species means a group of organisms1 all of which-- 7,a7 have a high degree of genetic similarity2 7,b7 are morphologically distinct2 7,c7 generally-- 7i7 interbreed at maturity only among themselves2 and 7ii7 produce fertile offspring2 and 7,d7 show persistent differences from members of allied groups of organisms4 7b7 ,control and management ,each ,secretary concerned shall plan and carry out activities on land directly managed by the ,secretary concerned to protect water and wildlife by controlling and managing invasive species-- 7#a7 to inhibit or reduce the populations of invasive species2 and 7#b7 to effectuate restoration or reclamation efforts4 7c7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary concerned shall develop a strategic plan for the implementation of the invasive species program to achieve1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a substantive annual net reduction of invasive species populations or infested acreage on land or water managed by the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,coordination ,each strategic plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall be developed-- 7,a7 in coordination with affected-- 7i7 eligible ,states2 7ii7 political subdivisions of eligible ,states2 and 7iii7 federally recognized ,indian tribes2 and 7,b7 in accordance with the priorities established by #a or more ,governors of the eligible ,states in which an ecosystem affected by an invasive species is located4 7#c7 ,factors for consideration ,in developing a strategic plan under this subsection1 the ,secretary concerned shall take into consideration the economic and ecological costs of action or inaction1 as applicable4 7d7 ,cost-effective methods ,in selecting a method to be used to control or manage an invasive species as part of a specific control or management project conducted as part of a strategic plan developed under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary concerned shall prioritize the use of methods that-- 7#a7 effectively control and manage invasive species1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 based on sound scientific data2 7#b7 minimize environmental impacts2 and 7#c7 control and manage invasive species in the least costly manner4 7e7 ,comparative economic assessment ,to achieve compliance with subsection 7d71 the ,secretary concerned shall require a comparative economic assessment of invasive species control and management methods to be conducted4 7f7 ,expedited action 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries concerned shall use all tools and flexibilities available 7as of the date of enactment of this section7 to expedite the projects and activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,description of projects and activities ,a project or activity referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is a project or activity-- 7,a7 to protect water or wildlife from an invasive species that1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned is1 or will be1 carried out on land or water that is-- 7i7 directly managed by the ,secretary concerned2 and 7ii7 located in an area that is-- 7,i7 at high risk for the introduction1 establishment1 or spread of invasive species2 and 7,,ii7 determined by the ,secretary concerned to require immediate action to address the risk identified in subclause 7,i72 and 7,b7 carried out in accordance with applicable agency procedures1 including any applicable-- 7i7 land or resource management plan2 or 7ii7 land use plan4 7g7 ,allocation of funding ,of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available to each ,secretary concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or include protection of land or water from an invasive species1 the ,secretary concerned shall use not less than #ge percent for on-the-ground control and management of invasive species1 which may include-- 7#a7 the purchase of necessary products1 equipment1 or services to conduct that control and management2 7#b7 the use of integrated pest management options1 including options that use pesticides authorized for sale1 distribution1 or use under the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf et seq472 7#c7 the use of biological control agents that are proven to be effective to reduce invasive species populations2 7#d7 the use of revegetation or cultural restoration methods designed to improve the diversity and richness of ecosystems2 7#e7 the use of monitoring and detection activities for invasive species1 including equipment1 detection dogs1 and mechanical devices2 7#f7 the use of appropriate methods to remove invasive species from a vehicle or vessel capable of conveyance2 or 7#g7 the use of other effective mechanical or manual control methods4 7h7 ,investigations1 outreach1 and public awareness ,of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available to each ,secretary concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or include protection of land or water from an invasive species1 the ,secretary concerned may use not more than #ae percent for investigations1 development activities1 and outreach and public awareness efforts to address invasive species control and management needs4 7i7 ,administrative costs ,of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available to each ,secretary concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or include protection of land or water from an invasive species1 not more than #aj percent may be used for administrative costs incurred to carry out those programs1 including costs relating to oversight and management of the programs1 recordkeeping1 and implementation of the strategic plan developed under subsection 7c74 7j7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #fj days after the end of the second fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this section1 each ,secretary concerned shall submit to ,congress a report-- 7#a7 describing the use by the ,secretary concerned during the #b preceding fiscal years of funds for programs that address or include invasive species management2 and 7#b7 specifying the percentage of funds expended for each of the purposes specified in subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i74 7k7 ,relation to other authority 7#a7 ,other invasive species control1 prevention1 and management authorities ,nothing in this section precludes the ,secretary concerned from pursuing or supporting1 pursuant to any other provision of law1 any activity regarding the control1 prevention1 or management of an invasive species1 including investigations to improve the control1 prevention1 or management of the invasive species4 7#b7 ,public water supply systems ,nothing in this section authorizes the ,secretary concerned to suspend any water delivery or diversion1 or otherwise to prevent the operation of a public water supply system1 as a measure to control1 manage1 or prevent the introduction or spread of an invasive species4 7l7 ,use of partnerships ,subject to the subsections 7m7 and 7n71 the ,secretary concerned may enter into any contract or cooperative agreement with another ,federal agency1 an eligible ,state1 a political subdivision of an eligible ,state1 or a private individual or entity to assist with the control and management of an invasive species4 7m7 ,memorandum of understanding 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection 7l71 the ,secretary concerned and the applicable ,federal agency1 eligible ,state1 political subdivision of an eligible ,state1 or private individual or entity shall enter into a memorandum of understanding that describes-- 7,a7 the nature of the partnership between the parties to the memorandum of understanding2 and 7,b7 the control and management activities to be conducted under the contract or cooperative agreement4 7#b7 ,contents ,a memorandum of understanding under this subsection shall contain1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,a prioritized listing of each invasive species to be controlled or managed4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the total acres of land or area of water infested by the invasive species4 7,c7 ,an estimate of the expected total acres of land or area of water infested by the invasive species after control and management of the invasive species is attempted4 7,d7 ,a description of each specific1 integrated pest management option to be used1 including a comparative economic assessment to determine the least-costly method4 7,e7 ,any map1 boundary1 or ,global ,positioning ,system coordinates needed to clearly identify the area in which each control or management activity is proposed to be conducted4 7,f7 ,a written assurance that each partner will comply with section #ae of the ,federal ,noxious ,weed ,act of #aigd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bhad74 7#c7 ,coordination ,if a partner to a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection 7l7 is an eligible ,state1 political subdivision of an eligible ,state1 or private individual or entity1 the memorandum of understanding under this subsection shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the means by which each applicable control or management effort will be coordinated2 and 7,b7 the expected outcomes of managing and controlling the invasive species4 7#d7 ,public outreach and awareness efforts ,if a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection 7l7 involves any outreach or public awareness effort1 the memorandum of understanding under this subsection shall include a list of goals and objectives for each outreach or public awareness effort that have been determined to be efficient to inform national1 regional1 ,state1 or local audiences regarding invasive species control and management4 7n7 ,investigations ,the purpose of any invasive species-related investigation carried out under a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection 7l7 shall be-- 7#a7 to develop solutions and specific recommendations for control and management of invasive species2 and 7#b7 specifically to provide faster implementation of control and management methods4 7o7 ,coordination with affected local governments ,each project and activity carried out pursuant to this section shall be coordinated with affected local governments in a manner that is consistent with section #bjb7;c77#i7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7;c77#i774 4 ,,iii ,wildlife conservation #cjja4 ,reauthorization of multinational species conservation funds 7a7 ,reauthorization of the ,african ,elephant ,conservation ,act ,section #bcjf7;a7 of the ,african ,elephant ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dbde7;a77 is amended by striking #bjjg through #bjab and inserting #bjah through #bjbb4 7b7 ,reauthorization of the ,asian ,elephant ,conservation ,act of #aiig ,section #h7;a7 of the ,asian ,elephant ,conservation ,act of #aiig 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dbff7;a77 is amended by striking #bjjg through #bjab and inserting #bjah through #bjbb4 7c7 ,reauthorization of the ,rhinoceros and ,tiger ,conservation ,act of #aiid ,section #aj7;a7 of the ,rhinoceros and ,tiger ,conservation ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf7;a77 is amended by striking #bjjg through #bjab and inserting #bjah through #bjbb4 7d7 ,amendments to the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#a7 ,panel ,section #d7;i7 of the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjc7;i77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,convention ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,wildlife ,innovation and ,longevity ,driver ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall convene a panel of experts on great apes to identify the greatest needs and priorities for the conservation of great apes4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the panel referred to in paragraph 7#a7 includes1 to the maximum extent practicable1 #a or more representatives-- 7,a7 from each country that comprises the natural range of great apes2 and 7,b7 with expertise in great ape conservation4 7#c7 ,conservation plans ,in identifying the conservation needs and priorities under paragraph 7#a71 the panel referred to in that paragraph shall consider any relevant great ape conservation plan or strategy1 including scientific research and findings relating to-- 7,a7 the conservation needs and priorities of great apes2 7,b7 any regional or species-specific action plan or strategy2 7,c7 any applicable strategy developed or initiated by the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 any other applicable conservation plan or strategy4 7#d7 ,funds ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary may use amounts available to the ,secretary to pay for the costs of convening and facilitating any meeting of the panel referred to in paragraph 7#a74 4 7#b7 ,multiyear grants ,section #d of the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,multiyear grants 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may award to a person who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a multiyear grant to carry out a project that the person demonstrates is an effective1 long-term conservation strategy for great apes and the habitat of great apes4 7#b7 ,effect of subsection ,nothing in this subsection precludes the ,secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis4 4 7#c7 ,administrative expenses ,section #e7;b77#b7 of the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjd7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj and inserting #aej1jjj4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #f of the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fcje7 is amended by striking #bjjf through #bjaj and inserting #bjah through #bjbb4 7e7 ,amendments to the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#a7 ,purpose ,section #b7;b7 of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja7;b77 is amended by inserting and territories of the ,united ,states after foreign countries4 7#b7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and territories of the ,united ,states after foreign countries2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,territory of the ,united ,states ,the term territory of the ,united ,states means-- 7,a7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,b7 ,guam2 7,c7 ,american ,samoa2 7,d7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 7,e7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 and 7,f7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 4 7#c7 ,marine turtle conservation assistance ,section #d of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by inserting or a territory of the ,united ,states after foreign country2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking foreign countries and inserting a foreign country or a territory of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,administrative expenses ,section #e7;b77#b7 of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjd7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #hj1jjj and inserting #aej1jjj4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #g of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjf7 is amended by striking each of fiscal years #bjje through #bjji and inserting each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 ,,iv ,prize competitions #djja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,non-,federal funds ,the term non-,federal funds means funds provided by-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a territory of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 #a or more units of local or tribal government2 7,d7 a private for-profit entity2 7,e7 a nonprofit organization2 or 7,f7 a private individual4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#c7 ,wildlife ,the term wildlife has the meaning given the term in section #h of the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fff;b74 #djjb4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,prevention of ,wildlife ,poaching and ,trafficking ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition1 to be known as the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking-- 7#a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 and 7#b7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that prevents wildlife poaching and trafficking4 7c7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,prevention of ,wildlife ,poaching and ,trafficking ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,a7 wildlife trafficking and trade2 7,b7 wildlife conservation and management2 7,c7 biology2 7,d7 technology development2 7,e7 engineering2 7,f7 economics2 7,g7 business development and management2 and 7,h7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,duties ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 select a topic2 7,b7 issue a problem statement2 and 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on any opportunity for technological innovation to prevent wildlife poaching and trafficking4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 7,b7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 7,c7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 and 7,d7 #a or more wildlife conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 institutions of higher education1 industry associations1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking4 7#e7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under section #djjg7;a74 7d7 ,agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with all requirements under section #djjg7;b74 7e7 ,judges 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7#b7 ,determination by the ,secretary ,the judges appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection 7d77#a71 a statement by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #djjg7;b72 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subsection 7e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #djjc4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,promotion of ,wildlife ,conservation ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition1 to be known as the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation-- 7#a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to the promotion of wildlife conservation2 and 7#b7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes wildlife conservation4 7c7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,promotion of ,wildlife ,conservation ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,a7 wildlife conservation and management2 7,b7 biology2 7,c7 technology development2 7,d7 engineering2 7,e7 economics2 7,f7 business development and management2 and 7,g7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,duties ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 select a topic2 7,b7 issue a problem statement2 and 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on any opportunity for technological innovation to promote wildlife conservation4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the promotion of wildlife conservation2 7,b7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the promotion of wildlife conservation2 7,c7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the promotion of wildlife conservation2 and 7,d7 #a or more wildlife conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 institutions of higher education1 industry associations1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the promotion of wildlife conservation4 7#e7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under section #djjg7;a74 7d7 ,agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with all requirements under section #djjg7;b74 7e7 ,judges 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7#b7 ,determination by the ,secretary ,the judges appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection 7d77#a71 a statement by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #djjg7;b72 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subsection 7e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #djjd4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the management of invasive species 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,management of ,invasive ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the management of invasive species established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition1 to be known as the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the management of invasive species-- 7#a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to the management of invasive species2 and 7#b7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that manages invasive species4 7c7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,management of ,invasive ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,a7 invasive species2 7,b7 biology2 7,c7 technology development2 7,d7 engineering2 7,e7 economics2 7,f7 business development and management2 and 7,g7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,duties ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 select a topic2 7,b7 issue a problem statement2 and 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on any opportunity for technological innovation to manage invasive species4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of invasive species2 7,b7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the management of invasive species2 7,c7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the management of invasive species2 and 7,d7 #a or more wildlife conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 institutions of higher education1 industry associations1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the management of invasive species4 7#e7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under section #djjg7;a74 7d7 ,agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with all requirements under section #djjg7;b74 7e7 ,judges 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7#b7 ,determination by the ,secretary ,the judges appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection 7d77#a71 a statement by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #djjg7;b72 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subsection 7e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #djje4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the protection of endangered species 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,protection of ,endangered ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the protection of endangered species established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition1 to be known as the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the protection of endangered species-- 7#a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to the protection of endangered species2 and 7#b7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that protects endangered species4 7c7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,protection of ,endangered ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,a7 endangered species2 7,b7 biology2 7,c7 technology development2 7,d7 engineering2 7,e7 economics2 7,f7 business development and management2 and 7,g7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,duties ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 select a topic2 7,b7 issue a problem statement2 and 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on any opportunity for technological innovation to protect endangered species4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the protection of endangered species2 7,b7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the protection of endangered species2 7,c7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the protection of endangered species2 and 7,d7 #a or more wildlife conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 institutions of higher education1 industry associations1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the protection of endangered species4 7#e7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under section #djjg7;a74 7d7 ,agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with all requirements under section #djjg7;b74 7e7 ,judges 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7#b7 ,determination by the ,secretary ,the judges appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection 7d77#a71 a statement by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #djjg7;b72 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subsection 7e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #djjf4 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,nonlethal ,management of ,human-,wildlife ,conflicts ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition1 to be known as the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts-- 7#a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service with respect to the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts2 and 7#b7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts4 7c7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,nonlethal ,management of ,human-,wildlife ,conflicts ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,a7 nonlethal wildlife management2 7,b7 social aspects of human-wildlife conflict management2 7,c7 biology2 7,d7 technology development2 7,e7 engineering2 7,f7 economics2 7,g7 business development and management2 and 7,h7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,duties ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,a7 select a topic2 7,b7 issue a problem statement2 and 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on any opportunity for technological innovation to promote the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities2 7,b7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities2 7,c7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities2 and 7,d7 #a or more wildlife conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 institutions of higher education1 industry associations1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities4 7#e7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under section #djjg7;a74 7d7 ,agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with all requirements under section #djjg7;b74 7e7 ,judges 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7#b7 ,determination by the ,secretary ,the judges appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection 7d77#a71 a statement by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #djjg7;b72 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subsection 7e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #djjg4 ,administration of prize competitions 7a7 ,additional requirements for advisory boards ,an advisory board established under section #djjb7;c77#a71 #djjc7;c77#a71 #djjd7;c77#a71 #djje7;c77#a71 or #djjf7;c77#a7 7referred to in this section as a ,board7 shall comply with the following requirements3 7#a7 ,term2 vacancies 7,a7 ,term ,a member of the ,board shall serve for a term of #e years4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on the ,board-- 7i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,board2 and 7ii7 shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7#b7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,board have been appointed1 the ,board shall hold the initial meeting of the ,board4 7#c7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson4 7,b7 ,remote participation 7i7 ,in general ,any member of the ,board may participate in a meeting of the ,board through the use of-- 7,i7 teleconferencing2 or 7,,ii7 any other remote business telecommunications method that allows each participating member to simultaneously hear each other participating member during the meeting4 7ii7 ,presence ,a member of the ,board who participates in a meeting remotely under clause 7i7 shall be considered to be present at the meeting4 7#d7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,board shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number of members may hold a meeting4 7#e7 ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson ,the ,board shall select a ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson from among the members of the ,board4 7#f7 ,administrative cost reduction ,the ,board shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 minimize the administrative costs of the ,board1 including by encouraging the remote participation described in paragraph 7#c77;,b77i7 to reduce travel costs4 7b7 ,agreements with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,any agreement entered into under section #djjb7;d77#a71 #djjc7;d77#a71 #djjd7;d77#a71 #djje7;d77#a71 or #djjf7;c77#a7 shall comply with the following requirements3 7#a7 ,contents ,an agreement shall provide the following3 7,a7 ,duties ,the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall-- 7i7 advertise the prize competition2 7ii7 solicit prize competition participants2 7iii7 administer funds relating to the prize competition2 7iv7 receive ,federal funds-- 7,i7 to administer the prize competition2 and 7,,ii7 to award a cash prize2 7v7 carry out activities to generate contributions of non-,federal funds to offset1 in whole or in part-- 7,i7 the administrative costs of the prize competition2 and 7,,ii7 the costs of a cash prize2 7vi7 in consultation with1 and subject to final approval by1 the ,secretary1 develop criteria for the selection of prize competition winners2 7vii7 provide advice and consultation to the ,secretary on the selection of judges under sections #djjb7;e71 #djjc7;e71 #djjd7;e71 #djje7;e71 #djjf7;e7 based on criteria developed in consultation with1 and subject to the final approval of1 the ,secretary2 7viii7 announce #a or more annual winners of the prize competition2 7ix7 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 award #a cash prize annually2 and 7x7 protect against unauthorized use or disclosure by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation of any trade secret or confidential business information of a prize competition participant4 7,b7 ,additional cash prizes ,the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation may award more than #a cash prize annually if the initial cash prize referred to in subparagraph 7,a77ix7 and any additional cash prize are awarded using only non-,federal funds4 7,c7 ,solicitation of funds ,the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation-- 7i7 may request and accept ,federal funds and non-,federal funds for a cash prize2 7ii7 may accept a contribution for a cash prize in exchange for the right to name the prize2 and 7iii7 shall not give special consideration to any ,federal agency or non-,federal entity in exchange for a donation for a cash prize awarded under this section4 7c7 ,award amounts 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount of the initial cash prize referred to in subsection 7b77#a77;,a77ix7 shall be #ajj1jjj4 7#b7 ,additional cash prizes ,on notification by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation that non-,federal funds are available for an additional cash prize1 the ,secretary shall determine the amount of the additional cash prize4 ,passed the ,senate ,june #h1 #bjag4;,julie ,e4 ,adams1,secretary