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CHAPTER 1017— FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS
§ 101701. Challenge cost-share agreement authority

(a)
Definitions.—
In this section:
(1)
Challenge cost-share agreement.—
The term “challenge cost-share agreement” means any agreement entered into
between the Secretary and any cooperator for the purpose of sharing costs or
services in carrying out authorized functions and responsibilities of the
Secretary with respect to any System unit or System program, any affiliated
area, or any designated national scenic trail or national historic trail.
(2)
Cooperator.—
The term “cooperator” means any State or local government, public or
private agency, organization, institution, corporation, individual, or other
entity.
(b)
Authority To Enter Into Challenge Cost-Share
Agreements.—
The Secretary may negotiate and enter into challenge cost-share agreements with
cooperators.
(c)
Source of Federal Share.—
In carrying out challenge cost-share agreements, the Secretary may provide the
Federal funding share from any funds available to the Service.

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