§ 6408. Authorization of appropriations
(a)
In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this chapter $16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004, which may remain available until expended.
(b)
Administration
Of the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of this section, not more than the lesser of $1,000,000 or 10 percent of the amounts appropriated, may be used for program administration or for overhead costs incurred by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the Department of Commerce and assessed as an administrative charge.
(c)
Coral reef conservation program
From the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of this section, there shall be made available to the Secretary $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 for coral reef conservation activities under section
6403 of this title.
(d)
National coral reef activities
From the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of this section, there shall be made available to the Secretary $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 for activities under section
6406 of this title.