Authorization of appropriations
Except as provided in subsection (b), there are authorized to be appropriated—
an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the sum of—
the sums received by the Secretary from sales of timber and other products of the forests; and
user fees paid in connection with the use of forest lands; and
such additional sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
Limitation on authorization
section 500 of title 16Subsection (a) shall not in any way affect payments to the States pursuant to .
Spending authority
section 651 of title 2Any spending authority (as defined in ) provided in this subchapter shall be effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.