Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
What changed between versions
Added a new definition for 'Tribal government' meaning the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native Tribe as listed under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994. This is distinct from the existing 'Tribal organization' definition.
Removed the definition of 'Indian tribe' in Section 7 of the Marine Debris Act that referenced the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
Added a new subsection (c) 'Purposes' that amends the Foundation's stated purposes to explicitly include Indian Tribes alongside Tribal governments.
Expanded the Foundation's best practices outreach obligation from 'Indian Tribes' to 'Indian Tribes and Tribal governments.'
Changed the administrative spending rule from a prohibition ('no Federal funds may be used for administrative costs') to a limitation capping such use at 12 percent, and added a 24-month time limit on using Federal funds to pay salaries.
Narrowed the list of entities eligible to receive Foundation funds under Section 118(a)(2) by removing 'United States and international nongovernmental organizations' and 'foreign government entities,' while retaining regional organizations, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations.
Added a rule of construction stating that nothing in the Act satisfies any requirement for government-to-government consultation with Tribal governments or affects or modifies any treaty or other right of any Tribal government.
Removed NOAA's authority (Section 3(e)) to receive funds from federal agencies, state/local governments, Indian tribes, foreign governments, international organizations, public/private organizations, or individuals for the Marine Debris Program.
Removed NOAA's authority (Section 3(f)) to use, with consent and reimbursement, the land, services, equipment, personnel, and facilities of various entities for the Marine Debris Program.
Changed the Foundation's legal status language from 'organization' to 'corporation' in Section 111(a).