In general
Action plans shall be implemented, insofar as practicable, to upgrade existing industries to use natural resources more efficiently and to expand the economic base of rural communities so as to alleviate or reduce their dependence on National Forest System land resources.
Assistance
To implement action plans, the Secretary may make grants and enter into cooperative agreements and contracts to provide necessary technical and related assistance. Such grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts may be with the affected rural community, State and local governments, universities, corporations, and other persons.
Limitation
The Federal contribution to the overall implementation of an action plan shall not exceed 80 percent of the total cost of the plan, including administrative and other costs. In calculating the Federal contribution, the Secretary shall take into account the fair market value of equipment, personnel, and services provided.
Available authority
16 U.S.C. 2101The Secretary may use the Secretary’s authority under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 ( et seq.) and other Federal, State, and local governmental authorities in implementing action plans.
Consistency with forest plans
The implementation of action plans shall be consistent with land and resource management plans.
Pub. L. 101–624, title XXIII, § 2376104 Stat. 4048 Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(3) [title III, § 345(d)]113 Stat. 1535 (, , ; , , , 1501A–204.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Pub. L. 95–31392 Stat. 365 section 2101 of Title 16The Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (d), is , , , which is classified principally to chapter 41 (§ 2101 et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.
Amendments
Pub. L. 106–1131999—Subsec. (a). substituted “natural resources” for “forest resources” and “National Forest System land resources” for “national forest resources”.