Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§6105 Duties of the Secretary
Title 16 › CHAPTER 80 — NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION › § 6105
Summary
The Secretary must make rules for asking for project proposals that can get funding under section 6104. The Secretary must also encourage people and agencies, especially wildlife management authorities, to send in proposals. The Secretary must pick proposals that meet section 6104’s requirements and give preference to those that fill conservation needs not covered by current efforts and that have support from wildlife management authorities. The Secretary must run the program to carry out its purposes.
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Title 16, §6105
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In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary shall—
(1)develop guidelines for the solicitation of proposals for projects eligible for financial assistance under section 6104 of this title;
(2)encourage submission of proposals for projects eligible for financial assistance under section 6104 of this title, particularly proposals from relevant wildlife management authorities;
(3)select proposals for financial assistance that satisfy the requirements of section 6104 of this title, giving preference to proposals that address conservation needs not adequately addressed by existing efforts and that are supported by relevant wildlife management authorities; and
(4)generally implement this chapter in accordance with its purposes.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 6105
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102