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PUBLIC LAW 89-669-OCT. 15, 1966

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(b) In addition to the land acquisition authorities in such Acts, the Secretary is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase, donation, or otherwise, lands or interests therein needed to carry out the purpose of this Act relating to the conservation, protection, restoration, and propagation of selected species of native fish that are threatened with extinction. (c) Funds made available pursuant to the Land and Water Con16 servation Fund Act of 1965 (78 Stat. 897) may be used for the purpose not eu s e 460/-4 . of acquiring lands, waters, or interests therein pursuant to this section that are needed for the purpose of conserving, protecting, restoring, and propagating selected species of native fish and wildlife, including migratory birds, that are threatened with extinction. Not to exceed $5,000,000 may be appropriated annually pursuant to that Act for such purpose for any fiscal year, and the total sum appropriated for such purpose shall not exceed $15,000,000: Provided, That the Secretary shall, to the greatest extent possible, utilize funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 for such purpose. Such sums shall remain available until expended. The Secretary shall not use more than $750,000 to acquire lands, waters, or interests therein for any one area for such purpose unless authorized by Act of Congress. (d) The Secretary shall review other programs administered by him and, to the extent practicable, utilize such programs in furtherance of the purpose of this Act. The Secretary shall also encourage other Federal agencies to utilize, where practicable, their authorities in furtherance of the purpose of this Act and shall consult with and assist such agencies in carrying out endangered species program. SEC. 3. (a) I n carrying out the program authorized by this Act, the Cooperation with States. Secretary shall cooperate to the maximum extent practicable with the several States. Such cooperation shall include consultation before the acj^uisition of any land for the purpose of conserving, protecting, restoring, or propagating any endangered species of native fish and wildlife. (b) The Secretary may enter into agreements with the States for the administration and management of any area established for the conservation, protection, restoration, and propagation of endangered species of native fish and wildlife. Any revenues derived from the administration of such areas under these agreements shall be subject to the provisions of section 401 of the Act of June 15, 1935 (49 Stat. 78 Stat. 7 0 1. 383), as amended (16 U.S.C. 715s). ..«„onax w " National WildSEC. 4. (a) For the purpose of consolidating the authorities relating life'iTe'fugrsy to the various categories of areas that are administered by the Secre- tem." tary of the Interior for the conservation of fish and wildlife, including species that are threatened with extinction, all lands, waters, and interests therein administered by the Secretary as wildlife refuges, areas for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife that are threatened with extinction, wildlife ranges, game ranges, wildlife managejnent areas, or waterfowl production areas are hereby designated as the "National Wildlife Kefuge System" (referred to herein as the "System"), which shall be subject to the provisions of this section. Nothing contained in this Act shall restrict the authority of the Secretary to modify or revoke public land withdrawals affecting lands in the System as presently constituted, or as it may be constituted, whenever he determines that such action is consistent with the public interest. Administration. (b) I n administering the System, the Secretary is authorized— (1) to enter into contracts with any person or public or private agency through negotiation for the provision of public accommodations when, and in such locations, and to the extent that the

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