,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #bj #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bfh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #bi1 #bjai,mr4 ,barrasso 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,carper1 ,mr4 ,inhofe1 ,mr4 ,booker1 ,mr4 ,boozman1 and ,mr4 ,whitehouse7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,february #e1 #bjai,reported by ,mr4 ,barrasso1 without amendment ,a ,,bill ,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 to amend the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd to modify the protections provided by that ,act1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,wildlife ,innovation and ,longevity ,driver ,act or the ,,wild ,act4 #b4 ,wildlife habitat and conservation 7a7 ,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 #bjjf through #bjaa and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 7b7 ,fish and wildlife coordination 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to protect water1 oceans1 coasts1 and wildlife from invasive species4 7#b7 ,amendments to ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7,a7 ,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 7,b7 ,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#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 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 and 7ii7 political subdivisions of eligible ,states2 7,b7 in consultation with federally recognized ,indian tribes2 and 7,c7 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 most cost-effective 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 federally recognized ,indian tribe1 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 ,tribal1 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 7c7 ,wildlife conservation 7#a7 ,reauthorizations 7,a7 ,reauthorization of ,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 #bjai through #bjbc4 7,b7 ,reauthorization of ,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 #bjai through #bjbc4 7,c7 ,reauthorization of ,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 #bjai through #bjbc4 7#b7 ,amendments to ,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-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,convention ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,wildlife ,innovation and ,longevity ,driver ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary may convene a panel of experts on great apes to identify the greatest needs and priorities for the conservation of great apes4 2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7iii7 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 #bjai through #bjbc4 7#c7 ,amendments to ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7,a7 ,purpose ,section #b of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this ,act is to assist in the conservation of marine turtles1 freshwater turtles1 and tortoises and the habitats of marine turtles1 freshwater turtles1 and tortoises in foreign countries and territories of the ,united ,states by supporting and providing financial resources for projects-- 7#a7 to conserve marine turtle1 freshwater turtle1 and tortoise habitats under the jurisdiction of ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service programs2 7#b7 to conserve marine turtles1 freshwater turtles1 and tortoises in those habitats2 and 7#c7 to address other threats to the survival of marine turtles1 freshwater turtles1 and tortoises1 including habitat loss1 poaching of turtles or their eggs1 and wildlife trafficking4 4 7,b7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjb7 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking nesting habitats of marine turtles in foreign countries and of marine turtles in those habitats and inserting marine turtles1 freshwater turtles1 and tortoises1 and the habitats of marine turtles1 freshwater turtles1 and tortoises1 in foreign countries and territories of the ,united ,states under the jurisdiction of ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service programs2 7,,ii7 in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 by striking nesting each place it appears2 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking countries to-- and inserting countries--2 7bb7 in clause 7i7-- 7,,aa7 by inserting to before protect2 and 7,,bb7 by striking nesting each place it appears2 and 7cc7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting to before prevent2 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,e77i71 by striking turtles on nesting habitat and inserting turtles1 freshwater turtles1 and tortoises2 7,v7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking turtles over habitat used by marine turtles for nesting and inserting turtles1 freshwater turtles1 and tortoises over habitats used by marine turtles1 freshwater turtles1 and tortoises2 and 7,,vi7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking nesting each place it appears2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting before paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#c7 ,freshwater turtle 7,a7 ,in general ,the term freshwater turtle means any member of the family ,carettochelyidae1 ,chelidae1 ,chelydridae1 ,dermatemydidae1 ,emydidae1 ,geoemydidae1 ,kinosternidae1 ,pelomedusidae1 ,platysternidae1 ,podocnemididae1 or ,trionychidae4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term freshwater turtle includes-- 7i7 any part1 product1 egg1 or offspring of a turtle described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 a carcass of such a turtle4 2 7iv7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#e7 ,habitat ,the term habitat means any marine turtle1 freshwater turtle1 or tortoise habitat 7including a nesting habitat7 that is under the jurisdiction of ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service programs4 2 and 7v7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#i7 ,territory of the ,united ,states ,the term territory of the ,united ,states means-- 7,a7 ,american ,samoa2 7,b7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,d7 ,guam2 7,e7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 and 7,f7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#aj7 ,tortoise 7,a7 ,in general ,the term tortoise means any member of the family ,testudinidae4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term tortoise includes-- 7i7 any part1 product1 egg1 or offspring of a tortoise described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 a carcass of such a tortoise4 4 7,c7 ,conservation assistance ,section #d of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjc7 is amended-- 7i7 in the section heading1 by striking ,marine turtle2 7ii7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 freshwater turtles1 or tortoises after marine turtles2 7iii7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 freshwater turtles1 or tortoises after marine turtles2 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 any wildlife management authority of a foreign country or territory of the ,united ,states that has within its boundaries marine turtle1 freshwater turtle1 or tortoise habitat1 if the activities of the authority directly or indirectly affect marine turtle1 freshwater turtle1 or tortoise conservation2 or 2 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 freshwater turtles1 or tortoises after marine turtles2 7iv7 in subsection 7c77#b71 in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c71 by inserting and territory of the ,united ,states after each country2 7v7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,criteria for approval ,the ,secretary may approve a project proposal under this section if the ,secretary determines that the project will help to restore1 recover1 and sustain a viable population of marine turtles1 freshwater turtles1 or tortoises in the wild by assisting efforts in a foreign country or territory of the ,united ,states to implement a marine turtle1 freshwater turtle1 or tortoise conservation program4 2 and 7vi7 in subsection 7e71 by striking marine turtles and their nesting habitats and inserting marine turtles1 freshwater turtles1 or tortoises and the habitats of marine turtles1 freshwater turtles1 or tortoises4 7,d7 ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,fund ,section #e of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjd7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking section #f and inserting section #g7;a72 and 7ii7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #c percent1 or up to #hj1jjj and inserting #e percent1 or up to #aej1jjj4 7,e7 ,advisory group ,section #f7;a7 of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffje7;a77 is amended by inserting 1 freshwater turtles1 or tortoises after marine turtles4 7,f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #g of the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjf7 is amended to read as follows3 #g4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7b7 ,allocation ,of the amounts made available for each fiscal year pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 not less than #a1eaj1jjj shall be used by the ,secretary for marine turtle conservation purposes in accordance with this ,act2 and 7#b7 of the amounts in excess of the amount described in paragraph 7#a71 not less than #dj percent shall be used by the ,secretary for freshwater turtle and tortoise conservation purposes in accordance with this ,act4 4 7d7 ,prize competitions 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,non-,federal funds ,the term non-,federal funds means funds provided by-- 7i7 a ,state2 7ii7 a territory of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 #a or more units of local or tribal government2 7iv7 a private for-profit entity2 7v7 a nonprofit organization2 or 7vi7 a private individual4 7,b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 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 7#b7 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,prevention of ,wildlife ,poaching and ,trafficking ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subparagraph 7,c77i74 7ii7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking established under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,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-- 7i7 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 7ii7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that prevents wildlife poaching and trafficking4 7,c7 ,advisory board 7i7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,prevention of ,wildlife ,poaching and ,trafficking ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7ii7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,i7 wildlife trafficking and trade2 7,,ii7 wildlife conservation and management2 7,,iii7 biology2 7,,iv7 technology development2 7,v7 engineering2 7,,vi7 economics2 7,,vii7 business development and management2 and 7,,viii7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph4 7iii7 ,duties ,subject to clause 7iv71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,i7 select a topic2 7,,ii7 issue a problem statement2 7,,iii7 advise the ,secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to prevent wildlife poaching and trafficking2 and 7,,iv7 advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields1 including in partnership with conservation organizations1 ,federal or ,state agencies1 federally recognized ,indian tribes1 private entities1 and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking4 7iv7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7iii71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,i7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 7,,ii7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 7,,iii7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking2 and 7,,iv7 #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 7v7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph 7#g77;,a74 7,d7 ,agreement with ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7ii7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under clause 7i7 shall comply with all requirements under paragraph 7#g77;,b74 7,e7 ,judges 7i7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in clause 7ii71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7ii7 ,determination by ,secretary ,the judges appointed under clause 7i7 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 7,f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph1 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-- 7i7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subparagraph 7,c77iii72 7ii7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph 7,d77i71 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 paragraph 7#g77;,b72 and 7iii7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph 7,e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7,g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7#c7 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for promotion of wildlife conservation 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,promotion of ,wildlife ,conservation ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subparagraph 7,c77i74 7ii7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation established under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,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-- 7i7 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 7ii7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes wildlife conservation4 7,c7 ,advisory board 7i7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,promotion of ,wildlife ,conservation ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7ii7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,i7 wildlife conservation and management2 7,,ii7 biology2 7,,iii7 technology development2 7,,iv7 engineering2 7,v7 economics2 7,,vi7 business development and management2 and 7,,vii7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph4 7iii7 ,duties ,subject to clause 7iv71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,i7 select a topic2 7,,ii7 issue a problem statement2 7,,iii7 advise the ,secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to promote wildlife conservation2 and 7,,iv7 advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields1 including in partnership with conservation organizations1 ,federal or ,state agencies1 federally recognized ,indian tribes1 private entities1 and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the promotion of wildlife conservation4 7iv7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7iii71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,i7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the promotion of wildlife conservation2 7,,ii7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the promotion of wildlife conservation2 7,,iii7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the promotion of wildlife conservation2 and 7,,iv7 #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 7v7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph 7#g77;,a74 7,d7 ,agreement with ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7ii7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under clause 7i7 shall comply with all requirements under paragraph 7#g77;,b74 7,e7 ,judges 7i7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in clause 7ii71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7ii7 ,determination by ,secretary ,the judges appointed under clause 7i7 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 7,f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph1 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-- 7i7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subparagraph 7,c77iii72 7ii7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph 7,d77i71 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 paragraph 7#g77;,b72 and 7iii7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph 7,e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7,g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7#d7 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for management of invasive species 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,management of ,invasive ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subparagraph 7,c77i74 7ii7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the management of invasive species established under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,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-- 7i7 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 7ii7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that manages invasive species4 7,c7 ,advisory board 7i7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,management of ,invasive ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7ii7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,i7 invasive species2 7,,ii7 biology2 7,,iii7 technology development2 7,,iv7 engineering2 7,v7 economics2 7,,vi7 business development and management2 and 7,,vii7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph4 7iii7 ,duties ,subject to clause 7iv71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,i7 select a topic2 7,,ii7 issue a problem statement2 7,,iii7 advise the ,secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to manage invasive species2 and 7,,iv7 advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields1 including in partnership with conservation organizations1 ,federal or ,state agencies1 federally recognized ,indian tribes1 private entities1 and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the management of invasive species4 7iv7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7iii71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,i7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of invasive species2 7,,ii7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the management of invasive species2 7,,iii7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the management of invasive species2 and 7,,iv7 #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 7v7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph 7#g77;,a74 7,d7 ,agreement with ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7ii7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under clause 7i7 shall comply with all requirements under paragraph 7#g77;,b74 7,e7 ,judges 7i7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in clause 7ii71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7ii7 ,determination by ,secretary ,the judges appointed under clause 7i7 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 7,f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph1 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-- 7i7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subparagraph 7,c77iii72 7ii7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph 7,d77i71 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 paragraph 7#g77;,b72 and 7iii7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph 7,e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7,g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7#e7 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for protection of endangered species 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,protection of ,endangered ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subparagraph 7,c77i74 7ii7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the protection of endangered species established under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,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-- 7i7 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 7ii7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that protects endangered species4 7,c7 ,advisory board 7i7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,protection of ,endangered ,species ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7ii7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,i7 endangered species2 7,,ii7 biology2 7,,iii7 technology development2 7,,iv7 engineering2 7,v7 economics2 7,,vi7 business development and management2 and 7,,vii7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph4 7iii7 ,duties ,subject to clause 7iv71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,i7 select a topic2 7,,ii7 issue a problem statement2 7,,iii7 advise the ,secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to protect endangered species2 and 7,,iv7 advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields1 including in partnership with conservation organizations1 ,federal or ,state agencies1 federally recognized ,indian tribes1 private entities1 and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the protection of endangered species4 7iv7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7iii71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,i7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the protection of endangered species2 7,,ii7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the protection of endangered species2 7,,iii7 #a or more ,state1 regional1 or local wildlife organizations1 the mission of which relates to the protection of endangered species2 and 7,,iv7 #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 7v7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph 7#g77;,a74 7,d7 ,agreement with ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7ii7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under clause 7i7 shall comply with all requirements under paragraph 7#g77;,b74 7,e7 ,judges 7i7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in clause 7ii71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7ii7 ,determination by ,secretary ,the judges appointed under clause 7i7 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 7,f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph1 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-- 7i7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subparagraph 7,c77iii72 7ii7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph 7,d77i71 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 paragraph 7#g77;,b72 and 7iii7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph 7,e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7,g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7#f7 ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,nonlethal ,management of ,human-,wildlife ,conflicts ,technology ,advisory ,board established by subparagraph 7,c77i74 7ii7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the ,theodore ,roosevelt ,genius ,prize for the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts established under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,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-- 7i7 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 7ii7 to award #a or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts4 7,c7 ,advisory board 7i7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board1 to be known as the ,nonlethal ,management of ,human-,wildlife ,conflicts ,technology ,advisory ,board4 7ii7 ,composition ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #i members appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall provide expertise in-- 7,i7 nonlethal wildlife management2 7,,ii7 social aspects of human-wildlife conflict management2 7,,iii7 biology2 7,,iv7 technology development2 7,v7 engineering2 7,,vi7 economics2 7,,vii7 business development and management2 and 7,,viii7 any other discipline1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph4 7iii7 ,duties ,subject to clause 7iv71 with respect to the prize competition1 the ,board shall-- 7,i7 select a topic2 7,,ii7 issue a problem statement2 7,,iii7 advise the ,secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to promote the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts2 and 7,,iv7 advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields1 including in partnership with conservation organizations1 ,federal or ,state agencies1 federally recognized ,indian tribes1 private entities1 and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts4 7iv7 ,consultation ,in selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of subparagraph 7,c71 respectively1 the ,board shall consult widely with ,federal and non-,federal stakeholders1 including-- 7,i7 #a or more ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities2 7,,ii7 #a or more ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities2 7,,iii7 #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,,iv7 #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 7v7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph 7#g77;,a74 7,d7 ,agreement with ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall administer the prize competition4 7ii7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under clause 7i7 shall comply with all requirements under paragraph 7#g77;,b74 7,e7 ,judges 7i7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in clause 7ii71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7ii7 ,determination by ,secretary ,the judges appointed under clause 7i7 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 7,f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph1 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-- 7i7 a statement by the ,board that describes the activities carried out by the ,board relating to the duties described in subparagraph 7,c77iii72 7ii7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph 7,d77i71 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 paragraph 7#g77;,b72 and 7iii7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph 7,e7 that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 7,g7 ,termination of authority ,the ,board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7#g7 ,administration of prize competitions 7,a7 ,additional requirements for advisory boards ,an advisory board established under paragraph 7#b77;,c77i71 7#c77;,c77i71 7#d77;,c77i71 7#e77;,c77i71 or 7#f77;,c77i7 7referred to in this paragraph as a ,board7 shall comply with the following requirements3 7i7 ,term2 vacancies 7,i7 ,term ,a member of the ,board shall serve for a term of #e years4 7,,ii7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on the ,board-- 7aa7 shall not affect the powers of the ,board2 and 7bb7 shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7ii7 ,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 7iii7 ,meetings 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,board shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson4 7,,ii7 ,remote participation 7aa7 ,in general ,any member of the ,board may participate in a meeting of the ,board through the use of-- 7,,aa7 teleconferencing2 or 7,,bb7 any other remote business telecommunications method that allows each participating member to simultaneously hear each other participating member during the meeting4 7bb7 ,presence ,a member of the ,board who participates in a meeting remotely under item 7aa7 shall be considered to be present at the meeting4 7iv7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,board shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number of members may hold a meeting4 7v7 ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson ,the ,board shall select a ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson from among the members of the ,board4 7vi7 ,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 clause 7iii77,,ii77aa7 to reduce travel costs4 7,b7 ,agreements with ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,any agreement entered into under paragraph 7#b77;,d77i71 7#c77;,d77i71 7#d77;,d77i71 7#e77;,d77i71 or 7#f77;,d77i7 shall comply with the following requirements3 7i7 ,duties ,an agreement shall provide that the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation shall-- 7,i7 advertise the prize competition2 7,,ii7 solicit prize competition participants2 7,,iii7 administer funds relating to the prize competition2 7,,iv7 receive ,federal funds-- 7aa7 to administer the prize competition2 and 7bb7 to award a cash prize2 7,v7 carry out activities to generate contributions of non-,federal funds to offset1 in whole or in part-- 7aa7 the administrative costs of the prize competition2 and 7bb7 the costs of a cash prize2 7,,vi7 in consultation with1 and subject to final approval by1 the ,secretary1 develop criteria for the selection of prize competition winners2 7,,vii7 provide advice and consultation to the ,secretary on the selection of judges under paragraphs 7#b77;,e71 7#c77;,e71 7#d77;,e71 7#e77;,e71 and 7#f77;,e7 based on criteria developed in consultation with1 and subject to the final approval of1 the ,secretary2 7,,viii7 announce #a or more annual winners of the prize competition2 7,,ix7 subject to clause 7ii71 award #a cash prize annually2 and 7,x7 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 7ii7 ,additional cash prizes ,an agreement shall provide that the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation may award more than #a cash prize annually if the initial cash prize referred to in clause 7i77,,ix7 and any additional cash prize are awarded using only non-,federal funds4 7iii7 ,solicitation of funds ,an agreement shall provide that the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation-- 7,i7 may request and accept ,federal funds and non-,federal funds for a cash prize2 7,,ii7 may accept a contribution for a cash prize in exchange for the right to name the prize2 and 7,,iii7 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 subsection4 7,c7 ,award amounts 7i7 ,in general ,the amount of the initial cash prize referred to in subparagraph 7,b77i77,,ix7 shall be #ajj1jjj4 7ii7 ,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 ,february #e1 #bjai,reported without amendment