To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the State of Maryland for a pilot program to develop measures to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria.
Latest action (30 Oct 1998): Became Public Law No: 105-322.
What this bill does
H.R. 4337 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the State of Maryland for a pilot program aimed at eradicating or controlling nutria—an invasive rodent species—and restoring marshland that nutria have damaged. The program is to include management, research, and public education activities consistent with a specific 1998 proposal document, "Marsh Restoration: Nutria Control in Maryland Pilot Program Proposal." The federal government may cover up to 75 percent of program costs, with the remaining share coming from Maryland, which may satisfy its portion through in-kind contributions of materials or services. No more than 10 percent of the federal funds may be spent on administrative expenses. The bill authorizes $2,900,000 in appropriations for fiscal years 2000 through 2002.
The bill primarily affects the State of Maryland, which would receive federal support to design and test nutria-control and marsh-restoration methods. Because the goals include developing approaches applicable to other states, the program's findings could inform nutria management efforts elsewhere as well.
H.R. 4337 was introduced by Rep. Wayne Gilchrest on July 27, 1998, and completed the legislative process quickly, being signed into law by the President on October 30, 1998. As an enacted law, no further congressional action is required; implementation would depend on the Secretary of the Interior and the availability of appropriated funds.
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Official summary
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the State of Maryland for a pilot program to develop methods to: (1) eradicate nutria in Maryland; (2) eradicate or control nutria in other States; and (3) develop methods to restore marshland damaged by nutria. Directs the Secretary to require that the pilot program consist of management, research, and public education activities carried out in accordance with a certain document. Limits the Federal share of total pilot program costs to 75 percent. Limits the amount of the Federal financial assistance that may for used for administrative expenses to ten percent. Authorizes appropriations.
Timeline
30 Oct 1998
Became Public Law No: 105-322.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4337 do?
- H.R. 4337 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the State of Maryland for a pilot program aimed at eradicating or controlling nutria—an invasive rodent species—and restoring marshland that nutria have damaged. The program is to include management, research, and public education activities consistent with a specific 1998 proposal document, "Marsh Restoration: Nutria Control in Maryland Pilot Program Proposal." The federal government may cover up to 75 percent of program costs, with the remaining share coming from Maryland, which may satisfy its portion through in-kind contributions of materials or services. No more than 10 percent of the federal funds may be spent on administrative expenses. The bill authorizes $2,900,000 in appropriations for fiscal years 2000 through 2002. The bill primarily affects the State of Maryland, which would receive federal support to design and test nutria-control and marsh-restoration methods. Because the goals include developing approaches applicable to other states, the program's findings could inform nutria management efforts elsewhere as well. H.R. 4337 was introduced by Rep. Wayne Gilchrest on July 27, 1998, and completed the legislative process quickly, being signed into law by the President on October 30, 1998. As an enacted law, no further congressional action is required; implementation would depend on the Secretary of the Interior and the availability of appropriated funds.
- Has H.R. 4337 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 4337 has been enacted. Status last updated 30 Oct 1998.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4337?
- H.R. 4337 was sponsored by Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] (R-MD), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4337?
- Became Public Law No: 105-322. (30 Oct 1998).
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