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 PUBLIC LAW 109–363—OCT. 17, 2006

120 STAT. 2081

(2) Assess the conservation benefits to be gained from the establishment of a Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge including— (A) preservation and maintenance of diverse populations of fish, wildlife, and plants, including species listed as threatened species or endangered species; (B) protection and enhancement of aquatic and wetland habitats; (C) opportunities for compatible wildlife-dependent recreation, scientific research, and environmental education and interpretation; and (D) fulfillment of international obligations of the United States with respect to fish, wildlife, and their habitats. (3) Provide an opportunity for public participation and give special consideration to views expressed by local public and private entities regarding lands, waters, and interests therein for potential future acquisition for refuge purposes. (4) The total area of lands, water, and interests therein that may be acquired shall not in the aggregate exceed 30,000 acres. (d) REPORT.—The Secretary shall, within 12 months after date of the enactment of this Act, complete the study required by this section and submit a report containing the results thereof to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. The report shall include— (1) a map that identifies and prioritizes specific lands, waters, and interests therein for future acquisition, and that delineates an acquisition boundary, for a potential Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge; (2) a cost estimate for the acquisition of all lands, waters, and interests therein that are appropriate for refuge status; and (3) an estimate of potentially available acquisition and management funds from non-Federal sources. (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $200,000 to carry out the study. SEC. 604. DEFINITIONS.

In this title the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the Interior acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

TITLE VII—GREAT APE CONSERVATION SEC. 701. GREAT APE CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE.

Section 4 of the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6303) is amended— (1) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (4)(C), by striking ‘‘or’’ after the semicolon at the end; (B) in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and (C) by adding at the end the following:

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