Noxious Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 108-412.
Official Summary
Noxious Weed Control Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with appropriate consultation, to establish a program to provide to eligible weed management entities financial assistance for use in controlling or eradicating noxious weeds through States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (States).Lists factors the Secretary shall consider in decisions to allocate funding to States, including the severity or potential severity of the noxious weed problem to be addressed by a State. Requires the Secretary to provide special consideration for States that have approved weed management entities established by Indian tribes.Sets forth eligible activities funds disbursed under this Act can be used for, including: (1) applied research to solve locally significant weed management problems; and (2) projects and activities relating to the control or eradication of noxious weeds, including education.Lists selection criteria by which States shall choose projects to which to award funds under this Act.Sets the maximum Federal share of the cost of any project approved by a State or Indian tribe under this Act at 50 percent, with certain exceptions.Sets limitations on the use of funds disbursed under this Act, including that none be used for projects to control or eradicate animals, pests, or submerged or floating noxious aquatic weeds.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program providing financial assistance to eligible entities for controlling or eradicating noxious weeds across states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. It outlines criteria for funding allocation, including special consideration for tribal weed management entities, and specifies eligible activities such as applied research and education. The federal share of project costs is generally limited to 50 percent, and funds cannot be used for controlling animals, pests, or certain aquatic weeds.
The bill creates a federally supported program to help states and tribes manage and reduce noxious weed problems, aiming to protect natural resources and public lands.
- Establishes a financial assistance program for noxious weed control and eradication.
- Includes criteria for funding allocation, emphasizing severity of weed problems and tribal involvement.
- Limits federal funding to 50 percent of project costs and restricts fund use to specific weed-related activities.
States, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, Indian tribes with approved weed management entities, and eligible weed management organizations may benefit from financial support to address noxious weed issues.
The bill does not provide details on total funding levels or long-term funding commitments, which could affect program sustainability. Implementation may require coordination among multiple agencies and entities. Restrictions on fund use exclude certain pest and aquatic weed control, potentially limiting flexibility.
Passed by the Senate and enacted into law in 2004, this bill falls under the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area and reflects legislative action to address environmental and land management concerns related to invasive plant species.
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The program may encourage states and tribes to develop more coordinated and effective weed management strategies, potentially benefiting ecosystems and agriculture. However, limitations on fund use could affect the scope of control efforts.
The full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis. Citizens may want to review funding levels, program oversight, and coordination mechanisms. Monitoring how funds are allocated and used could be important for transparency and effectiveness.
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