PUBLIC LAW 105-277 —OCT. 21, 1998 112 STAT. 2681-316 commensurate with other consideration provided to the United States, as determined by the Secretary. (c) PROCEDURE. — The Secretary may use any fair and equitable method for authorizing special uses within the Recreation Area, including public solicitation of proposals. (d) EXISTING AUTHORIZATIONS. — (1) IN GENERAL.—^A permit or other authorization granted by the Tennessee Valley Authority that is in effect on the date of transfer pursuant to section 541 may continue on transfer of administration of the Recreation Area to the Secretary. (2) REISSUANCE.—A permit or authorization described in paragraph (1) may be reissued or terminated under terms and conditions prescribed by the Secretary. (3) EXERCISE OF RIGHTS.— The Secretary may exercise any of the rights of the Tennessee Valley Authority contained in any permit or other authorization, including any right to amend, modify, and revoke the permit or authorization. SEC. 526. COOPERATIVE AUTHORITIES AND GIFTS. 16 USC 460///- 26 (a) FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.— (1) MANAGEMENT.— (A) IN GENERAL.— Subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may issue a special use authorization to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for the management by the Service of facilities and land agreed on by the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior. (B) FEES.— (i) IN GENERAL.—Reasonable admission and use fees may be charged for all areas administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (ii) DEPOSIT. —The fees shall be deposited in accordance with section 524. (2) COOPERATION. —The Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior may cooperate or act jointly on activities such as population monitoring and inventory offish and wildlife with emphasis on migratory birds and endangered and threatened species, environmental education, visitor services, conservation demonstration projects and scientific research. (3) SUBORDINATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES TO OVERALL MANAGEMENT.— The management and use of areas and facilities under permit to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as authorized pursuant to this section shall be subordinate to the overall management of the Recreation Area as directed by the Secretary. (b) AUTHORITIES. —For the management, maintenance, operation, and interpretation of the Recreation Area and its facilities, the Secretary may— (1) make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with Federal agencies, governmental units, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and individuals; and (2) accept gifts under Public Law 95-442 (7 U.S.C. 2269) notwithstanding that the donor conducts business with any agency of the Department of Agriculture or is regulated by the Secretary of Agriculture.
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