112 STAT. 1578 PUBLIC LAW 105-242—OCT. 5, 1998 "(B) promoting understanding and conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants and cultural and historical resources of the refuges; and "(C) improving scientific literacy in conjunction with both formal and nonformal education programs. "(2) REFUGE PROGRAMS.— Based on the guidance developed under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior may develop or enhance refuge education programs as appropriate, based on the resources of individual refuges and the opportunities available for such programs in State, local, and private schools. In developing and implementing each program, the Secretary should cooperate with State and local education authorities, and may cooperate with partner organizations in accordance with subsection (d).". SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Section 7 of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742f) (as amended by section 6) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—T here is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2004.". Approved October 5, 1998. LEGISLATIVE mSTORY—H.R. 1856: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 105-329 (Comm. on Resovirces). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 143 (1997): Nov. 4, considered and passed House. Vol. 144 (1998): Sept. 11, considered and passed Senate, amended. Sept. 18, House concurred in Senate amendments.
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