(3) Training programs to increase the scientific, technical, and managerial capacities of individuals and organizations involved in conservation efforts. (4) Restoration, protection, or sustainable use of diverse animal and plant species. (5) Research and identification of medicinal uses of tropical forest plant life to treat human diseases, illnesses, and health related concerns. (6) Development and support of the livelihoods of individuals living in or near a tropical forest in a manner consistent with protecting such tropical forest. (e) GRANT RECIPIENTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.-Grants made from a Fund shall be made to (A) nongovernmental environmental, forestry, conservation, and indigenous peoples organizations of, or active in, the beneficiary country; (B) other appropriate local or regional entities of, or active in, the beneficiary country; or (C) in exceptional circumstances, the government of the beneficiary country. (2) PRIORITY. In providing grants under paragraph (1), priority shall be given to projects that are run by nongovernmental organizations and other private entities and that involve local communities in their planning and execution. (f) REVIEW OF LARGER GRANTS.-Any grant of more than $100,000 from a Fund shall be subject to veto by the Government of the United States or the government of the beneficiary country. (g) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.-In the event that a country ceases to meet the eligibility requirements set forth in section 805(a), as determined by the President pursuant to section 805(b), then grants from the Fund for that country may only be made to nongovernmental organizations until such time as the President determines that such country meets the eligibility requirements set forth in section 805(a). SEC. 810.1257 TROPICAL FOREST FUND. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.-Each beneficiary country that enters into a Tropical Forest Agreement under section 809 shall be required to establish a Tropical Forest Fund to receive payments of interest and principal 1258 on new obligations undertaken by the beneficiary country under this part. (b) REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO OPERATION OF FUND.-The following terms and conditions shall apply to the Fund in the same manner as such terms as conditions apply to an Enterprise for the Americas Fund under section 707 of this Act: (1) The provision relating to deposits under subsection (b) of such section. (2) The provision relating to investments under subsection (c) of such section. (3) The provision relating to disbursements under subsection (d) of such section. 1257 22 U.S.C. 2431h. 1258 Sec. 3(c) of Public Law 108-323 (118 Stat. 1219) inserted “and principal" after "interest". SEC. 811.1259 BOARD. (a) ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS BOARD.-The Enterprise for the Americas Board established under section 610(a) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 17381(a)) shall, in addition to carrying out the responsibilities of the Board under section 610(c) of such Act, carry out the duties described in subsection (c) of this section for the purposes of this part. (b) ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP. (1) IN GENERAL.-The Enterprise for the Americas Board shall be composed of an additional four members appointed by the President as follows: (A) Two representatives from the United States Government, including a representative of the International Forestry Division of the United States Forest Service. (B) Two representatives from private nongovernmental environmental, scientific, forestry, or academic organizations with experience and expertise in preservation, maintenance, sustainable uses, and restoration of tropical forests. (2) CHAIRPERSON.-Notwithstanding section 610(b)(2) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 17381(b)(2)), the Enterprise for the Americas Board shall be headed by a chairperson who shall be appointed by the President and shall be the representative from the Department of State appointed under section 610(b)(1)(A) of such Act”. 1260 (c) DUTIES. The duties described in this subsection are as follows: (1) Advise the Secretary of State on the negotiations of Tropical Forest Agreements. (2) Ensure, in consultation with (A) the government of the beneficiary country; (B) nongovernmental organizations of the beneficiary country; (C) nongovernmental organizations of the region (if appropriate); (D) environmental, scientific, forestry, and academic leaders of the beneficiary country; and (E) environmental, scientific, forestry, and academic leaders of the region (as appropriate), that a suitable administering body is identified for each Fund. (3) Review the programs, operations, and fiscal audits of each administering body. SEC. 812.1261 CONSULTATIONS WITH THE CONGRESS. The President shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees on a periodic basis to review the operation of the Facility under this part and the eligibility of countries for benefits from the Facility under this part. 12 22 U.S.C. 2431i. 12 Sec. 3 of Public Law 107-26 (115 Stat. 206) struck out "from among the representatives appointed under section 610(b)(1)(A) of such Act or paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection" and inserted in lieu thereof "and shall be the representative from the Department of State appointed under section 610(b)(1)(A) of such Act". 1251 22 U.S.C. 2431j. SEC. 813.1262 ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. (a) IN GENERAL.-Not later than December 31 of each year, the President shall prepare and transmit to the Congress an annual report concerning the operation of the Facility for the prior fiscal year. Such report shall include (1) a description of the activities undertaken by the Facility during the previous fiscal year; (2) a description of any Agreement entered into under this part; (3) a report on any Funds that have been established under this part and on the operations of such Funds; and (4) a description of any grants that have been provided by administering bodies pursuant to Agreements under this part. (b) SUPPLEMENTAL VIEWS IN ANNUAL REPORT.-Not later than December 15 of each year, each member of the Board shall be entitled to receive a copy of the report required under subsection (a). Each member of the Board may prepare and submit supplemental views to the President on the implementation of this part by December 31 for inclusion in the annual report when it is transmitted to Congress pursuant to this section. 1262 22 U.S.C. 2431k. b. 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