authorization of appropriations

authorization of appropriations Sec. 409. [34 U.S.C. 11297] (a) In General.—To carry out the provisions of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $49,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, up to $41,500,000 of which shall be used to carry out section 404(b) for each such fiscal year. (b) Evaluation.—The Administrator may use not more than 5 percent of the amount appropriated for a fiscal year under subsection (a) to conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs and activities established and operated under this title.