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PUBLIC LAW 107-91—DEC. 21, 2001 115 STAT. 897 the provision of fish and wildlife dependent recreational opportunities as the Secretary considers appropriate to carry out the purposes of this Act. (b) PRIORITY USES. —In providing opportunities for compatible fish and wildlife dependent recreation, the Secretary, in accordance with paragraphs (3) and (4) of section 4(a) of the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd(a)), shall ensure that hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation are the priority public uses of the Refuge. (c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS REGARDING NONFEDERAL LANDS.— The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Michigan, or any politicgQ subdivision thereof, and with any other person or entity for the management in a manner consistent with this Act of lands that are owned by such State, subdivision, or other person or entity and located within the boundaries of the Refuge and to promote public awareness of the resources of the Detroit River Internationed Wildlife Refuge and encourage public participation in the conservation of those resources. (d) USE OF EXISTING GREENWAY AUTHORITY.—The Secretary shall encourage the State of Michigan to use existing authorities under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA- 21) to provide funding for acquisition and development of trails within the boundsiries of the Refuge. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the Interior— (1) such sums as may be necessary for the acquisition of lands and waters within the Refuge; (2) such sums as may be necessary for the development, operation, and maintenance of the Refuge; and (3) such sums as may be necessary to carry out the study under section 5(f). Approved December 21, 2001. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1230 (S. 835): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-270 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-112 accompanying S. 835 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): Nov. 27, considered and passed House. Dec. 7, considered and passed Senate. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTL\L DOCUMENTS, Vol. 37 (2001): Dec. 21, Presidential statement.