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In this title: (1) United States freshwater mussel conservation The term United States freshwater mussel conservation means the use of all methods and procedures necessary to protect habitats of freshwater mussel species in the United States and of the freshwater mussel species in those habitats, including— (A) protection, restoration, and management of habitats; (B) onsite research and monitoring of populations, habitats, annual reproduction, and freshwater mussel species population trends; (C) assistance in the development, implementation, and improvement of national and regional management plans; (D) enforcement and implementation of applicable conservation laws; and (E) community outreach and education. (2) Fund The term Fund means the Freshwater Mussel Conservation Fund established by section 305. (3) Freshwater mussel; freshwater mussels The terms freshwater mussel and freshwater mussels mean any member of the order Unioinida. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.