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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 3, 2002
Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund to finance projects for the conservation of marine turtles.Gives preference to projects which: (1) will help recover and sustain viable populations of marine turtles in the wild by assisting foreign conservation efforts; (2) are designed for long-term conservation of the turtles and their nesting habitats; and (3) have matching funds.Establishes the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund as a separate account in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund. Permits the acceptance and use of donations.
People & committees
Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] · I–VT
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 691.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with amendments. With written report No. 107-303.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with amendments. With written report No. 107-303.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8095-8096)
Introduced in Senate
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