How HR 886 changes current law

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The bill amends the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program and Marine Debris Foundation.

• 33 U.S.C. 1952(d)

  and Contracts → Contracts, and Other Agreements

  Changes the subsection heading to include 'Other Agreements'.

• 33 U.S.C. 1952(d)(1)

  and contracts → , contracts, and other agreements

  Expands the types of agreements specified in the paragraph.

• 33 U.S.C. 1952(d)(2)(B)

  part of the → part of a

  Clarifies the language regarding cost sharing.

• 33 U.S.C. 1952(d)(2)(B)

  subparagraph (A) → subparagraph (A) or (C)

  Allows for additional references to subparagraphs in cost sharing.

• 33 U.S.C. 1952(d)(2)(C)

  Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) and except as provided in subparagraph (B), → and except as provided in subparagraph (B)

  Refines language to clarify the Federal share of costs based on event determinations.

• 33 U.S.C. 1952

  (e) Receipt and Expenditure of Funds.--In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Under Secretary, acting through the Program, may receive and, only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts, expend funds made available by--

  Establishes new provisions for receiving and expending funds by the Under Secretary.

• 33 U.S.C. 1952

  (f) Use of Resources.--In order to accomplish the purpose set forth in section 2, the Under Secretary, acting through the Program, may use, with consent, with reimbursement, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the land, services, equipment, personnel, and facilities of--

  Introduces new provisions for using resources in the Program.

• 33 U.S.C. 1958(a)

  fiscal year 2023 → each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025

  Increases the authorization period for appropriations for the Marine Debris Act.

• 33 U.S.C. 1958(b)(2)

  and State and local government agencies → , State and local government agencies, United States and international nongovernmental organizations, regional organizations, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and foreign government entities

  Broadens the types of entities eligible for funding under the Act.

• 33 U.S.C. 1952(d)

  (7) In-kind contributions.--With respect to any project carried out pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into under paragraph (1) that is not a cooperative agreement or an agreement to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant, the Under Secretary may contribute on an in-kind basis the portion of the costs of the project that the Under Secretary determines represents the amount of benefit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration derives from the project.

  Allows NOAA to contribute in-kind toward project costs.