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PUBLIC LAW 99-000—MMMM. DD, 1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-658—NOV. 14, 1986

100 STAT. 3675

Representatives, together with an explanation of the agreement and the reasons therefor. EXTENSION OF COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION TO PALAU

SEC. 102. (a) The interpretation of and United States Policy 48 USC 1681 Regarding the Compact of Free Association set forth in section 104 note. of Public Law 99-239 shall apply to the Compact of Free Association with Palau. (b) The provisions of section 105, except for subsection (i), section 106, section 110, and section 111(a) and (d) of Public Law 99-239, as amended, shall apply to Palau in the same manner and to the same extent as such sections apply to the Marshall Islands. REPEAL OF TITLE V OF THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION ACT (PUBLIC LAW 9 9 - 2 3 9)

SEC. 103. Title V of the Public Law 99-239 is repealed.

48 USC 1681 note.

SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS CIVIC ACTION TEAMS.—In recognition

104. (a) of the special 48 USC 1681 development needs of Palau and the Marshall Islands, the United note. States shall make available United States military Civic Action Teams for use in Palau or the Marshall Islands under terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the Government of the United States and the Governments of Palau or the Marshall Islands, as appropriate. The Government of Palau may use the amount of ^^, $250,000 annually from current account funds provided pursuant to section 211 of the Compact to defray expenditures attendant to the operation of the Civic Action Teams made available pursuant to this subsection. The Government of the Marshall Islands may use the amount of $250,000 annually from current account funds provided under section 211 of Title Two of the Compact of Free Association Post, p. 3687 with the Marshall Islands to defray expenditures attendant to the operation of the Civic Action Teams made available pursuant to this subsection. SEC.

Qo) INVENTORY AND STUDY OF NATURAL, HISTORIC, AND OTHER Historic RESOURCES.—The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct, upon re- preservation. quest of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia or the Marshall Cultural programs.

Islands, and through the Director of the National Park Service, a comprehensive inventory and study of the most unique and significant natural, historical, cultural, and recreational resources of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia or the Marshall Islands. Areas or sites exhibiting such qualities shall be described and evaluated with the objective of the preservation of their values and their careful use and appreciation by the public, along with a determination of their potential for attracting tourism. Alternative methodologies for such preservation and use shall be developed for each area or site (including continued assistance from the National Park Service); current or impending damage or threats to the resources of such areas or sites shall be identified and evaluated; and authorities needed to properly protect and allow for public use and appreciation shall be identified and discussed. Such inventory and study shall be conducted in full cooperation and consultation with affected governmental officials and the interested public. A full report on such inventory and study shall be transmitted to Palau or the Federated States of Micronesia or the Marshall Islands, the

Reports.