Us Code § 8209 - Accountability and reporting
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 8209 — Accountability and reporting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8209. Accountability and reporting
(a) Reporting
(1) In general
Not later than 5 years after October 30, 2020, and every 5 years thereafter, the Board shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the progress of this chapter.
(2) Contents
Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include—
(A) an estimate of the number of acres, stream miles, or acre-feet, or other suitable measures of fish habitat, that was maintained or improved by Partnerships under this chapter during the 5-year period ending on the date of submission of the report;
(B) a description of the public access to fish habitats established or improved under this chapter during that 5-year period;
(C) a description of the improved opportunities for public recreational fishing achieved under this chapter; and
(D) an assessment of the status of fish habitat conservation projects carried out with funds provided under this chapter during that period, disaggregated by year, including—
(i) a description of the fish habitat conservation projects recommended by the Board under section 8205(b) of this title;
(ii) a description of each fish habitat conservation project approved by the Secretary under section 8205(f) of this title, in order of priority for funding;
(iii) a justification for—
(I) the approval of each fish habitat conservation project; and
(II) the order of priority for funding of each fish habitat conservation project;
(iv) a justification for any rejection of a fish habitat conservation project recommended by the Board under section 8205(b) of this title that was based on a factor other than the criteria described in section 8205(c) of this title; and
(v) an accounting of expenditures by Federal, State, or local governments, Indian Tribes, or other entities to carry out fish habitat conservation projects under this chapter.
(b) Status and trends report
Not later than December 31, 2021, and every 5 years thereafter, the Board shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes—
(1) a status of all Partnerships designated under this chapter;
(2) a description of the status of fish habitats in the United States as identified by designated Partnerships; and
(3) enhancements or reductions in public access as a result of—
(A) the activities of the Partnerships; or
(B) any other activities carried out pursuant to this chapter.
(Pub. L. 116–188, title II, §209, Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 935.)
About This Section
16 U.S.C. § 8209 is part of Title 16 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.
This section may be cited in legal writing as 16 U.S.C. § 8209. For the most current official text, including any recent amendments, use the official source links below. Do not rely on this page as the sole authority for legal citation or litigation.
How to Read This Statute
Statutes are organized by title, chapter, section, and subsection. Pay attention to words like "shall," "may," "and," and "or," because they determine whether a requirement is mandatory or permissive and whether multiple conditions must all be met. Historical notes and amendments often appear at the end of a section.
Using This Page
This page is intended for research and educational use. Lawyers, students, journalists, and compliance professionals can use it as a starting point, but should always verify the current text through an official government source before relying on it for legal advice, filings, or compliance decisions.