Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 104 Part 3.djvu/718

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104 STAT. 2070 PUBLIC LAW 101-513—NOV. 5, 1990 Agricultural commodities. International Forestry Cooperation Act of 1990. Environmental protection. 16 USC 4501 note. 16 USC 4501. States, that the $100.00 per day limit on personal expenses of United States citizens travelling in Vietnam should be raised to an appropriate level. WEST BANK SCHOOLS SEC. 599J. The United States Congress commends Israel's decision to open the schools on the West Bank announced on June 22, 1989, including the opening of all colleges, the Al-Quds University on June 16, 1990, and Bethlehem University on August 30, 1990. The Congress understands that all schools will be opened at an early date, and expresses the hope that they will remain open, and will be respected and regarded by all parties as places of learning. PUBLIC LAW 480 SEC. 599K. Funds appropriated in the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991 for title III of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 shall be made available for the donation of commodities as authorized by law. TITLE VI—INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATION SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the "International Forestry Cooperation Act of 1990". SEC. 602. FORESTRY AND RELATED NATURAL RESOURCE ASSISTANCE. (a) FOCUS OF ACTIVITIES. — To achieve the maximum impact from activities undertaken under the authority of this title, the Secretary shall focus such activities on the key countries which could have a substantial impact on emissions of greenhouse gases related to global warming. 0)) AUTHORITY FOR INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY ACTIVITIES. — In support of forestry and related natural resource activities outside of the United States and its territories and possessions, the Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to in this title as the Secretary) may— (1) provide assistance that promotes sustainable development and global environmental stability, including assistance for— (A) conservation and sustainable management of forest land; (B) forest plantation technology and tree improvement; (C) rehabilitation of cutover lands, eroded watersheds, and areas damaged by wildfires or other natural disasters; (D) prevention and control of insects, diseases, and other damaging agents; (E) preparedness planning, training, and operational assistance to combat natural disasters; (F) more complete utilization of forest products leading to resource conservation; (G) range protection and enhancement; and (H) wildlife and fisheries habitat protection and improvement;