A bill to provide for the efficient utilization of wildlife resources conservation expertise by the Government of the United States and other nations for the purposes of enhancing the ability of such nations to manage their wildlife resources consistent with mankind's long-term best interests and providing reliable information upon which to guide United States actions.
International Wildlife Resources Conservation Act of 1983 - Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Interior, within 12 months of enactment of this Act, to demarcate ten world regions, the International Wildlife Resources Conservation Regions. Directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, to assign abroad Regional Wildlife Resources Attaches. Sets forth methods of determining whether the Attaches have the appropriate training.
Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with other concerned agencies, to review and make recommendations concerning the effectiveness of existing U.S. international activities relating to the conservation of international wildlife resources. Requires the Secretaries to report to Congress: (1) on all Federal programs concerned with international wildlife resources conservation programs; and (2) recommendations for an integrated U.S. plan of action to assist foreign governments and international organizations in conserving wildlife. Requires the report to focus on the role and functions of the Wildlife Resources Attache. Sets forth the activities such role and functions shall include.
Authorizes appropriations for each of FY 1983 through 1987.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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