How HR 913 changes current law

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The bill amends the definitions related to 'Indian tribe' and 'tidal shoreline' under the National Oceans and Coastal Security Act and modifies the management and expenditure of the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund.

• 16 U.S.C. 7501

  The term “Indian tribe” means any federally recognized Indian tribe. → The term `Indian tribe' has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).

  This change updates the definition of 'Indian tribe' to align it with the definition from the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

• 16 U.S.C. 7501

  The term “tidal shoreline” has the meaning given that term pursuant to section 923.110(c)(2)(i) of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, or a similar successor regulation. → The term `tidal shoreline' means the length of tidal shoreline or Great Lake shoreline based on the most recently available data from or accepted by the Office of Coast Survey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

  This change modifies the definition of 'tidal shoreline' to incorporate more recent and specific data sources.

• 16 U.S.C. 7503

  The Fund shall consist of such amounts as-- → The Fund shall consist of such amounts as--(A) are deposited in the Fund under subparagraph (C)(ii)(II) of section 8(p)(2) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)(2)); and (B) are appropriated or otherwise made available for the Fund.

  This change specifies additional funding sources for the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund.

• 16 U.S.C. 7503

  no more than 2 percent may be used by the Administrator and the Foundation for administrative expenses to carry out this chapter, which amount shall be divided between the Administrator and the Foundation pursuant to an agreement reached and documented by both the Administrator and the Foundation. → not more than 5 percent of such amounts may be used by the Administrator and the Foundation for administrative expenses to carry out this title; and any remaining amounts shall be used only for the award of grants under section 906(c).

  This change increases the cap on administrative expenses from 2% to 5% and specifies that remaining funds must be used for specific grants.

• 16 U.S.C. 7503

  If $34,000,000 or less is deposited in, or appropriated or otherwise made available for, the Fund for a fiscal year, in that fiscal year-- → If $34,000,000 or less is deposited in, or appropriated or otherwise made available for, the Fund for a fiscal year, in that fiscal year--

  This change clarifies the conditions of fund allocation based on financial thresholds.

• 16 U.S.C. 7506

  Subject to → Not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Administrator and the Foundation

  This change modifies the reporting requirements timeline for the Administrator and Foundation concerning the operations of the Fund.

• 16 U.S.C. 7507

  Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Years 2017, 2018, and 2019.

  This change repeals the previously established appropriations authorization for specific fiscal years.