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 114 STAT. 594 PUBLIC LAW 106-247-JULY 20, 2000 (1) ACCOUNT.— The term "Account" means the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Account established by section 9(a). (2) CONSERVATION. — The term "conservation" means the use of methods and procedures necessary to bring a species of neotropical migratory bird to the point at which there are sufficient populations in the wild to ensure the long-term viability of the species, including— (A) protection and management of neotropical migratory bird populations; (B) maintenance, management, protection, and restoration of neotropical migratory bird habitat; (C) research and monitoring; (D) law enforcement; and (E) community outreach and education. (3) SECRETARY.— The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior. 16 USC 6104. SEC. 5. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a program to provide financial assistance for projects to promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds. (b) PROJECT APPLICANTS. —^A project proposal may be submitted by- (1) an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, or other private entity; (2) an officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of the Federal Government, of any State, municipality, or political subdivision of a State, or of any foreign government; (3) a State, municipality, or political subdivision of a State; (4) any other entity subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or of any foreign country; and (5) an international organization (as defined in section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288)). (c) PROJECT PROPOSALS. — To be considered for financial assistance for a project under this Act, an applicant shall submit a project proposal that— (1) includes— (A) the name of the individual responsible for the project; (B) a succinct statement of the purposes of the project; (C) a description of the qualifications of individuals conducting the project; and (D) an estimate of the funds and time necessary to complete the project, including sources and amounts of matching funds; (2) demonstrates that the project will enhance the conservation of neotropical migratory bird species in the United States, Latin America, or the Caribbean; (3) includes mechanisms to ensure adequate local public participation in project development and implementation; (4) contains assurances that the project will be implemented in consultation with relevant wildlife management authorities and other appropriate government officials with jurisdiction over the resources addressed by the project;

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