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PUBLIC LAW 99-000—MMMM. DD, 1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-645—NOV. 10, 1986

100 STAT. 3591

tion (b) in accordance with the provisions of the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee) to carry out the purposes set forth in subsection (a). The Secretary may utilize such additional statutory authority as may be available to him for the conservation and development of wildlife and natural resources, the development of outdoor recreation opportunities, and interpretive environmental education as he considers appropriate to carry out such purposes. Within two years after the effective date of this section, the Secretary shall complete a master plan for the development of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the Interior— (1) from funds not otherwise appropriated from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, such sums as may be necessary for the acquisition of lands and waters, and interests therein, for the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge; and (2) $5,000,000 for the development of the refuge. The moneys appropriated under subparagraphs (1) and (2) shall remain available until expended. (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section takes effect on the later of the date of enactment of this Act or October 1, 1986. Approved November 10, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 740 (H.R. 1203): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-86, Pt. 1, accompanying H.R. 1203 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-445 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 14, considered and passed House.