U.S. CODE

U.S. Code

§ 3312. Eligibility for financial assistance under approved enhancement plans

Upon approval by the Secretary of the Commission’s report under section 3311 of this title, a State represented by a voting member of the Commission and any treaty tribe represented by a tribal coordinating body shall be eligible for financial assistance under subchapter III of this chapter if the State or treaty tribe enters into an agreement with the Secretary under which that State or treaty tribe obligates itself—

(1) to implement and enforce the provisions of the report and revisions thereto, through laws, regulations, ordinances, or other appropriate means, within such geographical areas and with respect to such persons as may be subject to its jurisdiction and to the extent of its enforcement power; and

(2) to engage in such coordination and consultation as may be necessary or appropriate to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the report and revisions thereto are fully and effectively implemented.

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