GroundRules
50 CFR 86.30: What is the source of BIG funds?
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries
- CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
- SUBCHAPTER F—FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE—WILDLIFE AND SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM
- PART 86—BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
- Subpart C—Federal Funds and Match
(a) BIG receives Federal funding as a percentage of the annual revenues to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund) [26 U.S.C. 4161(a), 4162, 9503(c), and 9504].
(b) The Trust Fund receives revenue from sources including:
(1) Excise taxes paid by manufacturers on sportfishing equipment and electric outboard motors;
(2) Fuel taxes attributable to motorboats and nonbusiness use of small-engine power equipment; and
(3) Import duties on fishing tackle, yachts, and pleasure craft.
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