Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 28, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that there is a need for better coordinated control, interdiction, research, and eradication of the brown tree snake.
(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to fund brown tree snake control, interdiction, research, and eradication efforts carried out by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, other Federal agencies, States, territorial governments, local governments, and private sector entities. Includes among such activities: (1) expansion of eradication and control programs in Guam, including facilities construction; (2) expansion of interagency and intergovernmental rapid response teams in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Freely Associated States (Palau, Micronesia, Marshall islands), and Hawaii; (3) expansion of efforts to protect and restore native wildlife damaged by such snake; (4) research funding related to brown tree snakes; (5) research funding for the Fort Collins Science Center of the U.S. Geological Survey; and (6) related technical assistance to the Freely Associated States.
Authorizes related FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations for: (1) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, Operations; (2) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center, Methods Development; (3) the Office of Insular Affairs; (4) the Fish and Wildlife Service; (5) the United States Geological Survey, Biological Resources; and (6) planning assistance to each of the Secretaries.
(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretaries to establish quarantine protocols for baggage, cargo, and other items being shipped from Guam and other U.S. locations in order to prevent such snake's spread. Authorizes FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations.
(Sec. 6) Designates the brown tree snake as non-mailable matter.
(Sec. 7) States that the Brown Tree Snake Technical Working Group shall: (1) ensure coordinated brown tree snake efforts among Federal, State, territorial, and local agencies; (2) develop a list of control, research, interdiction, and eradication priorities; and (3) report to Congress. Authorizes FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations.
(Sec. 8) Limits administrative expenditures to not more than five percent of fiscal year appropriations.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 28, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that there is a need for better coordinated control, interdiction, research, and eradication of the brown tree snake.
(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to fund brown tree snake control, interdiction, research, and eradication efforts carried out by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, other Federal agencies, States, territorial governments, local governments, and private sector entities. Includes among such activities: (1) expansion of eradication and control programs in Guam, including facilities construction; (2) expansion of interagency and intergovernmental rapid response teams in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Freely Associated States (Palau, Micronesia, Marshall islands), and Hawaii; (3) expansion of efforts to protect and restore native wildlife damaged by such snake; (4) research funding related to brown tree snakes; (5) research funding for the Fort Collins Science Center of the U.S. Geological Survey; and (6) related technical assistance to the Freely Associated States.
Authorizes related FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations for: (1) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, Operations; (2) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center, Methods Development; (3) the Office of Insular Affairs; (4) the Fish and Wildlife Service; (5) the United States Geological Survey, Biological Resources; and (6) planning assistance to each of the Secretaries.
(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretaries to establish quarantine protocols for baggage, cargo, and other items being shipped from Guam and other U.S. locations in order to prevent such snake's spread. Authorizes FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations.
(Sec. 6) Designates the brown tree snake as non-mailable matter.
(Sec. 7) States that the Brown Tree Snake Technical Working Group shall: (1) ensure coordinated brown tree snake efforts among Federal, State, territorial, and local agencies; (2) develop a list of control, research, interdiction, and eradication priorities; and (3) report to Congress. Authorizes FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations.
(Sec. 8) Limits administrative expenditures to not more than five percent of fiscal year appropriations.
Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that there is a need for better coordinated control, interdiction, research, and eradication of the brown tree snake.
(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to fund brown tree snake control, interdiction, research, and eradication efforts carried out by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, other Federal agencies, States, territorial governments, local governments, and private sector entities. Includes among such activities: (1) expansion of eradication and control programs in Guam, including facilities construction; (2) expansion of interagency and intergovernmental rapid response teams in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Freely Associated States (Palau, Micronesia, Marshall islands), and Hawaii; (3) expansion of efforts to protect and restore native wildlife damaged by such snake; (4) research funding related to brown tree snakes; (5) research funding for the Fort Collins Science Center of the U.S. Geological Survey; and (6) related technical assistance to the Freely Associated States.
Authorizes related FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations for: (1) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, Operations; (2) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center, Methods Development; (3) the Office of Insular Affairs; (4) the Fish and Wildlife Service; (5) the United States Geological Survey, Biological Resources; and (6) planning assistance to each of the Secretaries.
(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretaries to establish quarantine protocols for baggage, cargo, and other items being shipped from Guam and other U.S. locations in order to prevent such snake's spread. Authorizes FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations.
(Sec. 6) Designates the brown tree snake as non-mailable matter.
(Sec. 7) States that the Brown Tree Snake Technical Working Group shall: (1) ensure coordinated brown tree snake efforts among Federal, State, territorial, and local agencies; (2) develop a list of control, research, interdiction, and eradication priorities; and (3) report to Congress. Authorizes FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations.
(Sec. 8) Limits administrative expenditures to not more than five percent of fiscal year appropriations.
Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2004 - (Sec. 4) Expresses the sense of Congress that there is a need for better coordinated control, interdiction, research, and eradication of the brown tree snake.
States that it is U.S. policy to fund and support programs and activities to control, interdict, and eradicate the brown tree snake in Guam and to prevent its introduction to other areas of the United States.
Requires all Federal agencies with respect to such snake to: (1) take measures to prevent its introduction or spread in the United States; (2) fund control and eradication programs; and (3) provide access and cooperative support for such efforts.
(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to fund brown tree snake control, interdiction, research, and eradication efforts carried out by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, other Federal agencies, States, territorial governments, local governments, and private sector entities. Includes among such activities: (1) expansion of eradication and control programs in Guam, including facilities construction; (2) expansion of interagency and intergovernmental rapid response teams in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii; (3) expansion of efforts to protect and restore native wildlife damaged by such snake; (4) research funding related to brown tree snakes; and (5) related technical assistance to the Freely Associated States.
Authorizes related FY 2005 through 2010 appropriations for: (1) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, Operations; (2) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center, Methods Development; (3) the Office of Insular Affairs; (4) the Fish and Wildlife Service; (5) the United States Geological Survey, Biological Resources; and (5) construction planning assistance to the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior.
(Sec. 6) Designates the brown tree snake as: (1) an agricultural pest under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; and (2) non-mailable matter.
Directs the Secretaries to establish quarantine protocols for persons traveling from, and baggage, cargo and other items being shipped from, Guam and other U.S. locations to prevent such snake's spread.
(Sec. 7) Directs the Secretaries to establish the Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Committee to coordinate activities among Federal agencies, and between the U.S. Government and State, territorial, and local governments, for control, interdiction, research, and eradication of such snake. Authorizes FY 2005 through 2010 appropriations.
(Sec. 8) Limits administrative expenditures to not more than five percent of fiscal year appropriations.
Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2003 - Expresses the sense of Congress that there is a need for better coordinated control, interdiction, research, and eradication of the brown tree snake. Requires all Federal agencies to take measures to prevent the introduction or spread of the snake in the United States and to fund programs for the control and eradication of the snake.
Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to: (1) fund snake control, interdiction, research, and eradication efforts; (2) establish quarantine protocols to prevent the introduction or spread of the snake in the United States; and (3) establish a committee to be known as the Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Committee to coordinate activities among Federal agencies and between the U.S. Government and State, territorial, and local governments for the control, interdiction, research, and eradication of the snake.
Designates the brown tree snake as: (1) an agricultural pest under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; and (2) non-mailable matter.
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