§7781. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Indian tribe
The term "Indian Tribe" has the meaning given that term in section 5304 of title 25.
(2) Weed management entity
The term "weed management entity" means an entity that-
(A) is recognized by the State in which it is established;
(B) is established for the purpose of or has demonstrable expertise and significant experience in controlling or eradicating noxious weeds and increasing public knowledge and education concerning the need to control or eradicate noxious weeds;
(C) may be multijurisdictional and multidisciplinary in nature;
(D) may include representatives from Federal, State, local, or, where applicable, Indian Tribe governments, private organizations, individuals, and State-recognized conservation districts or State-recognized weed management districts; and
(E) has existing authority to perform land management activities on Federal land if the proposed project or activity is on Federal lands.
(3) Federal lands
The term "Federal lands" means those lands owned and managed by the United States Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management.
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Short Title
For short title of this subchapter as the "Noxious Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004", see section 451 of
Salt Cedar and Russian Olive Control
"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be cited as the 'Salt Cedar and Russian Olive Control Demonstration Act'.
"SEC. 2. SALT CEDAR AND RUSSIAN OLIVE CONTROL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
"(a)
"(1) to assess the extent of the infestation by salt cedar and Russian olive trees in the western United States;
"(2) to demonstrate strategic solutions for-
"(A) the long-term management of salt cedar and Russian olive trees; and
"(B) the reestablishment of native vegetation; and
"(3) to assess economic means to dispose of biomass created as a result of removal of salt cedar and Russian olive trees.
"(b)
"(c)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) consider existing research on methods to control salt cedar and Russian olive trees;
"(B) consider the feasibility of reducing water consumption by salt cedar and Russian olive trees;
"(C) consider methods of and challenges associated with the revegetation or restoration of infested land; and
"(D) estimate the costs of destruction of salt cedar and Russian olive trees, related biomass removal, and revegetation or restoration and maintenance of the infested land.
"(3)
"(A)
"(B)
"(i) long-term management and funding strategies identified under subsection (d) that could be implemented by Federal, State, tribal, and private land managers and owners to address the infestation by salt cedar and Russian olive;
"(ii) any deficiencies in the assessment or areas for additional study; and
"(iii) any field demonstrations that would be useful in the effort to control salt cedar and Russian olive.
"(d)
"(1)
"(A) could be implemented by Federal, State, tribal, and private land managers in addressing infestation by salt cedar and Russian olive trees; and
"(B) should be tested as components of demonstration projects under subsection (e).
"(2)
"(A)
"(B)
"(C)
"(e)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) be carried out over a time period and to a scale designed to fully assess long-term management strategies;
"(B) implement salt cedar or Russian olive tree control using 1 or more methods for each project in order to assess the full range of control methods, including-
"(i) airborne application of herbicides;
"(ii) mechanical removal; and
"(iii) biocontrol methods, such as the use of goats or insects;
"(C) individually or in conjunction with other demonstration projects, assess the effects of and obstacles to combining multiple control methods and determine optimal combinations of control methods;
"(D) assess soil conditions resulting from salt cedar and Russian olive tree infestation and means to revitalize soils;
"(E) define and implement appropriate final vegetative states and optimal revegetation methods, with preference for self-maintaining vegetative states and native vegetation, and taking into consideration downstream impacts, wildfire potential, and water savings;
"(F) identify methods for preventing the regrowth and reintroduction of salt cedar and Russian olive trees;
"(G) monitor and document any water savings from the control of salt cedar and Russian olive trees, including impacts to both groundwater and surface water;
"(H) assess wildfire activity and management strategies;
"(I) assess changes in wildlife habitat;
"(J) determine conditions under which removal of biomass is appropriate (including optimal methods for the disposal or use of biomass); and
"(K) assess economic and other impacts associated with control methods and the restoration and maintenance of land.
"(f)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) determine conditions under which removal of biomass is economically viable;
"(B) consider and build upon existing research by the Department of Agriculture and other agencies on beneficial uses of salt cedar and Russian olive tree fiber; and
"(C) consider economic development opportunities, including manufacture of wood products using biomass resulting from demonstration projects under subsection (e) as a means of defraying costs of control.
"(g)
"(1)
"(A) the assessment under subsection (c) shall be carried out at a cost of not more than $4,000,000;
"(B) the identification and documentation of long-term management strategies under subsection (d)(1) and the provision of grants under subsection (d)(2) shall be carried out at a cost of not more than $2,000,000;
"(C) each demonstration project under subsection (e) shall be carried out at a Federal cost of not more than $7,000,000 (including costs of planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring); and
"(D) the analysis under subsection (f) shall be carried out at a cost of not more than $3,000,000.
"(2)
"(A)
"(B)
"(i)
"(ii)
"(h)
"(i)
"(1) the assessment under subsection (c);
"(2) the identification and documentation of long-term management strategies under subsection (d);
"(3) the demonstration projects under subsection (e); and
"(4) the analysis under subsection (f).
"(j)
"(1)
"(2)
"(k)
"(1)
"(A) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and
"(B) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2010.
"(2)
"(l)