§ 698v–9. Limitations on funding

(a) Authorization of appropriations

There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary and the Trust such funds as are necessary for them to carry out the purposes of sections 698v to 698v–10 of this title for each of the 15 full fiscal years after the date of acquisition of the Baca ranch under section 698v–2(a) of this title.

(b) Schedule of appropriations

Within two years after the first meeting of the Board, the Trust shall submit to Congress a plan which includes a schedule of annual decreasing appropriated funds that will achieve, at a minimum, the financially self-sustained operation of the Trust within 15 full fiscal years after the date of acquisition of the Baca ranch under section 698v–2(a) of this title.

(Pub. L. 106–248, title I, § 111, July 25, 2000, 114 Stat. 612.)