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16 U.S.C. § 1171
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1171.
1171
Seizure and forfeiture of vessels
null
§ 1171. Seizure and forfeiture of vessels (a) Every vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States that is employed in any manner in connection with a violation of the provision of this chapter, including its tackle, apparel, furniture, appurtenances, cargo, and stores shall be subject to forfeiture; and all f...
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(Pub. L. 89–702, title III, § 301, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1096; Pub. L. 98–129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 844.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1172
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1172.
1172
Practice and procedure
null
§ 1172. Practice and procedure (a) Joint responsibility; designation by Secretary of State officers and employees as Federal law enforcement agents; non-Federal employees for civil service purposes Enforcement of the provisions of this chapter is the joint responsibility of the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury,...
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(Pub. L. 89–702, title III, § 302, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1097; Pub. L. 98–129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 844; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1173
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1173.
1173
Regulations
null
§ 1173. Regulations The Secretary is authorized to prescribe such regulations as he deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
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(Pub. L. 89–702, title III, § 303, as added Pub. L. 98–129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 845.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1174
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1174.
1174
Penalties
null
§ 1174. Penalties (a) Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter or of any permit or regulation issued thereunder shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $20,000 for such violation, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. (b) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter o...
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(Pub. L. 89–702, title III, § 304, as added Pub. L. 98–129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 845.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1175
16
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§ 1175.
1175
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1175. Authorization of appropriations (a) There are authorized to be appropriated to the operations, research, and facilities account of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Department of Commerce, such sums as may be necessary, up to $2,000,000, for fiscal year 1984 for the purpose of upgrading...
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(Pub. L. 89–702, title III, § 305, as added Pub. L. 98–129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 845.)
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§§ 1181 to 1187.
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§§ 1181 to 1187. Omitted
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16 U.S.C. § 1201
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1201.
1201
Declaration of purposes; Secretary’s cooperation with and assistance to States
null
§ 1201. Declaration of purposes; Secretary’s cooperation with and assistance to States For the purposes of conserving and protecting the fish and shellfish resources in the coastal waters of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and promoting and safeguarding water-based recreation for present and futu...
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(Pub. L. 89–720, § 1, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1149; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1202
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1202.
1202
Authority of Secretary; studies, research, and investigations; control measures; execution of program; other actions; costs
null
§ 1202. Authority of Secretary; studies, research, and investigations; control measures; execution of program; other actions; costs In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Secretary, in cooperation with the States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is authorized (1) to conduct, directly or by contract, such...
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(Pub. L. 89–720, § 2, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1149.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1203
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1203.
1203
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1203. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1968, $750,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, $1,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1969, and ending June 30, 1973, and $400,000 for each of the fiscal years ending ...
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(Pub. L. 89–720, § 3, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1149; Pub. L. 91–451, Oct. 14, 1970, 84 Stat. 922; Pub. L. 92–604, Oct. 31, 1972, 86 Stat. 1493.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1204
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1204.
1204
Compacts
null
§ 1204. Compacts The Congress consents to any compact or agreement between any two or more States for the purpose of carrying out a program of research, study, investigation, and control of jellyfish and other such pests in the coastal waters of the United States. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this section or th...
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(Pub. L. 89–720, § 4, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1149.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1205
16
CONSERVATION
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§ 1205.
1205
General authority of Secretary for conducting studies, research, and investigations unaffected
null
§ 1205. General authority of Secretary for conducting studies, research, and investigations unaffected Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter, amend, repeal, modify, or diminish the present general authority of the Secretary of Commerce to conduct studies, research, and investigations related to the missio...
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(Pub. L. 89–720, § 5, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1149; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1211
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1211.
1211
Congressional statement of purpose
null
§ 1211. Congressional statement of purpose For the purpose of conserving and protecting coral reef resources of the tropical islands of interest and concern to the United States in the Pacific and safeguarding critical island areas from possible erosion and to safeguard future recreational and esthetic uses of Pacific ...
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(Pub. L. 91–427, § 1, Sept. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 884; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1212
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1212.
1212
Investigation and control of crown of thorns starfish
null
§ 1212. Investigation and control of crown of thorns starfish In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution are authorized to— (1) conduct such studies, research, and investigations, as they deem desirable to determine the causes of the populati...
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(Pub. L. 91–427, § 2, Sept. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 884; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1213
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1213.
1213
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1213. Authorization of appropriations For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, there is authorized to be appropriated for the period commencing on September 26, 1970, and ending June 30, 1975, not to exceed $4,500,000.
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(Pub. L. 91–427, § 3, Sept. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 884.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1220
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1220.
1220
State applications for obsolete ships for use as offshore reefs
null
§ 1220. State applications for obsolete ships for use as offshore reefs (a) Conservation of marine life Any State may apply to the Secretary of Transportation (hereafter referred to in this chapter as the “Secretary”) for obsolete ships which, but for the operation of this chapter, would be designated by the Secretary ...
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(Pub. L. 92–402, § 3, Aug. 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 618; Pub. L. 98–623, title II, § 207(1), (2), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3397; Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXV, § 3513(a), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2724.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1220a
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1220a.
1220a
Transfer of title; terms and conditions
null
§ 1220a. Transfer of title; terms and conditions If, after consideration of such comments and views as are received pursuant to section 1220(c) of this title, the Secretary finds that the use of obsolete ships proposed by a State will not violate any Federal law, contribute to degradation of the marine environment, cre...
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(Pub. L. 92–402, § 4, Aug. 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 618; Pub. L. 98–623, title II, § 207(1), (3), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3397; Pub. L. 107–314, div. C, title XXXV, § 3504(a)(2), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2754; Pub. L. 109–163, div. C, title XXXV, § 3505(c), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3552.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1220b
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1220b.
1220b
Obsolete ships available; number; equitable administration
null
§ 1220b. Obsolete ships available; number; equitable administration A State may apply for more than one obsolete ship under this chapter. The Secretary shall, however, taking into account the number of obsolete ships which may be or become available for transfer under this chapter, administer this chapter in an equitab...
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(Pub. L. 92–402, § 5, Aug. 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 618; Pub. L. 98–623, title II, § 207(1), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3397.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1220c
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1220c.
1220c
Denial of applications; finality of decision
null
§ 1220c. Denial of applications; finality of decision A decision by the Secretary denying any application for a 1 obsolete ship under this chapter is final.
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(Pub. L. 92–402, § 6, Aug. 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 618; Pub. L. 98–623, title II, § 207(1), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3397.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1220c–1
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1220c–1.
1220c–1
Financial assistance to State to prepare transferred ship
null
§ 1220c–1. Financial assistance to State to prepare transferred ship (a) Assistance authorized The Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, may provide, to any State to which an obsolete ship is transferred under this chapter, financial assistance to prepare the ship for use as an artificial reef, incl...
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(Pub. L. 92–402, § 7, as added Pub. L. 107–314, div. C, title XXXV, § 3504(a)(1)(B), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2754; amended Pub. L. 111–84, div. C, title XXXV, § 3513(b), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2724.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1220d
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1220d.
1220d
“Obsolete ship” defined
null
§ 1220d. “Obsolete ship” defined For purposes of sections 1220, 1220a, 1220b, and 1220c of this title, the term “obsolete ship” means any vessel owned by the Department of Transportation that has been determined to be of insufficient value for commercial or national defense purposes to warrant its maintenance and prese...
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(Pub. L. 92–402, § 8, formerly § 7, as added Pub. L. 98–623, title II, § 207(4), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3397; renumbered § 8, Pub. L. 107–314, div. C, title XXXV, § 3504(a)(1)(A), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2754.)
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/us/usc/t16/ch25B
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16 U.S.C. § 1221
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1221.
1221
Congressional declaration of policy
null
§ 1221. Congressional declaration of policy Congress finds and declares that many estuaries in the United States are rich in a variety of natural, commercial, and other resources, including environmental natural beauty, and are of immediate and potential value to the present and future generations of Americans. It is t...
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(Pub. L. 90–454, § 1, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 625.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1222
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1222.
1222
General study and inventory of estuaries and their natural resources
null
§ 1222. General study and inventory of estuaries and their natural resources (a) Estuaries included; considerations; other applicable studies The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation and in cooperation with the States, the Secretary of the Army, and other Federal agencies, shall conduct directly or by contract a ...
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(Pub. L. 90–454, § 2, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 626.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1223
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1223.
1223
Agreements with States and subdivisions; equitable sharing of costs; development improvements; availability of appropriations; State hunting and fishing laws applicable
null
§ 1223. Agreements with States and subdivisions; equitable sharing of costs; development improvements; availability of appropriations; State hunting and fishing laws applicable After the completion of the general study authorized by section 1222 of this title, the Secretary of the Interior, with the approval of the Pre...
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(Pub. L. 90–454, § 3, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 627.)
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/us/usc/t16/ch26
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16 U.S.C. § 1224
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1224.
1224
Commercial and industrial development considerations; reports to Congress; recommendations
null
§ 1224. Commercial and industrial development considerations; reports to Congress; recommendations In planning for the use or development of water and land resources, all Federal agencies shall give consideration to estuaries and their natural resources, and their importance for commercial and industrial developments, ...
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(Pub. L. 90–454, § 4, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 627.)
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/us/usc/t16/ch26
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16 U.S.C. § 1225
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1225.
1225
State consideration of protection and restoration of estuaries in State comprehensive planning and proposals for financial assistance under certain Federal laws; grants: terms and conditions, prohibition against disposition of lands without approval of the Secretary
null
§ 1225. State consideration of protection and restoration of estuaries in State comprehensive planning and proposals for financial assistance under certain Federal laws; grants: terms and conditions, prohibition against disposition of lands without approval of the Secretary The Secretary of the Interior shall encourage...
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(Pub. L. 90–454, § 5, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 627; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(22), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3266.)
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/us/usc/t16/ch26
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16 U.S.C. § 1226
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1226.
1226
Federal agency authority to carry out Federal project within an estuary unaffected
null
§ 1226. Federal agency authority to carry out Federal project within an estuary unaffected Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect the authority of any Federal agency to carry out any Federal project heretofore or hereafter authorized within an estuary.
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(Pub. L. 90–454, § 6, Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 628.)
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/us/usc/t16/ch26
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16 U.S.C. § 1241
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1241.
1241
Congressional statement of policy and declaration of purpose
null
§ 1241. Congressional statement of policy and declaration of purpose (a) Considerations for determining establishment of trails In order to provide for the ever-increasing outdoor recreation needs of an expanding population and in order to promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and ...
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(Pub. L. 90–543, § 2, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 919; Pub. L. 95–625, title V, § 551(1)–(3), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3511; Pub. L. 98–11, title II, § 202, Mar. 28, 1983, 97 Stat. 42.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1242
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1242.
1242
National trails system
null
§ 1242. National trails system (a) Composition: recreation trails; scenic trails; historic trails; connecting or side trails; uniform markers The national system of trails shall be composed of the following: (1) National recreation trails, established as provided in section 1243 of this title, which will provide a vari...
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(Pub. L. 90–543, § 3, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 919; Pub. L. 95–625, title V, § 551(4), (5), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3511, 3512; Pub. L. 98–11, title II, § 203, Mar. 28, 1983, 97 Stat. 42; Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, § 814(d)(1)(E), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4196.)
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CONSERVATION
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§ 1243.
1243
National recreation trails; establishment and designation; prerequisites
null
§ 1243. National recreation trails; establishment and designation; prerequisites (a) The Secretary of the Interior, or the Secretary of Agriculture where lands administered by him are involved, may establish and designate national recreation trails, with the consent of the Federal agency, State, or political subdivisio...
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(Pub. L. 90–543, § 4, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 919; Pub. L. 98–11, title II, § 204, Mar. 28, 1983, 97 Stat. 43.)
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CONSERVATION
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§ 1244.
1244
National scenic and national historic trails
null
§ 1244. National scenic and national historic trails (a) Establishment and designation; administration National scenic and national historic trails shall be authorized and designated only by Act of Congress. There are hereby established the following National Scenic and National Historic Trails: (1) The Appalachian Nat...
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16 U.S.C. § 1245
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1245.
1245
Connecting or side trails; establishment, designation, and marking as components of national trails system; location
null
§ 1245. Connecting or side trails; establishment, designation, and marking as components of national trails system; location Connecting or side trails within park, forest, and other recreation areas administered by the Secretary of the Interior or Secretary of Agriculture may be established, designated, and marked by t...
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(Pub. L. 90–543, § 6, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 922; Pub. L. 95–625, title V, § 551(16), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3515; Pub. L. 98–11, title II, § 206, Mar. 28, 1983, 97 Stat. 45.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1246
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1246.
1246
Administration and development of national trails system
null
§ 1246. Administration and development of national trails system (a) Consultation of Secretary with other agencies; transfer of management responsibilities; selection of rights-of-way; criteria for selection; notice; impact upon established uses (1) (A) The Secretary charged with the overall administration of a trail p...
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16 U.S.C. § 1247
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 1247.
1247
State and local area recreation and historic trails
null
§ 1247. State and local area recreation and historic trails (a) Secretary of the Interior to encourage States, political subdivisions, and private interests; financial assistance for State and local projects The Secretary of the Interior is directed to encourage States to consider, in their comprehensive statewide outd...
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16 U.S.C. § 1248
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1248.
1248
Easements and rights-of-way
null
§ 1248. Easements and rights-of-way (a) Authorization; conditions The Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture as the case may be, may grant easements and rights-of-way upon, over, under, across, or along any component of the national trails system in accordance with the laws applicable to the national...
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(Pub. L. 90–543, § 9, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 925; Pub. L. 95–91, title III, § 301(b), Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 578; Pub. L. 100–470, § 3, Oct. 4, 1988, 102 Stat. 2281; Pub. L. 104–88, title III, § 317(2), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 949; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(25), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3266.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1249
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1249.
1249
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1249. Authorization of appropriations (a) Appalachian and Pacific Crest National Scenic Trails (1) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the acquisition of lands or interests in lands not more than $5,000,000 for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and not more than $500,000 for the Pacific Crest Natio...
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16 U.S.C. § 1250
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1250.
1250
Volunteer trails assistance
null
§ 1250. Volunteer trails assistance (a) Volunteer planning, development, maintenance, and management of trails (1) In addition to the cooperative agreement and other authorities contained in this chapter, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the head of any Federal agency administering Feder...
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(Pub. L. 90–543, § 11, as added Pub. L. 98–11, title II, § 210, Mar. 28, 1983, 97 Stat. 49; amended Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(27), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3267.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1251
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1251.
1251
Definitions
null
§ 1251. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) The term “high potential historic sites” means those historic sites related to the route, or sites in close proximity thereto, which provide opportunity to interpret the historic significance of the trail during the period of its major use. Criteria for consideration as ...
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(Pub. L. 90–543, § 12, as added Pub. L. 98–11, title II, § 210, Mar. 28, 1983, 97 Stat. 50; amended Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(28), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3267.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1261
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1261.
1261
Repealed. Pub. L. 105–178, title I, § 1112(c), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 151
repealed
§ 1261. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–178, title I, § 1112(c), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 151
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16 U.S.C. § 1262
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1262.
1262
National Recreational Trails Advisory Committee
null
§ 1262. National Recreational Trails Advisory Committee (a) Establishment There is established the National Recreational Trails Advisory Committee. (b) Members There shall be 12 members of the advisory committee, consisting of— (1) 8 members appointed by the Secretary from nominations submitted by recreational trail us...
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16 U.S.C. § 1271
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1271.
1271
Congressional declaration of policy
null
§ 1271. Congressional declaration of policy It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States that certain selected rivers of the Nation which, with their immediate environments, possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values, sh...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 1(b), Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 906.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1272
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1272.
1272
Congressional declaration of purpose
null
§ 1272. Congressional declaration of purpose The purpose of this chapter is to implement the policy set out in section 1271 of this title by instituting a national wild and scenic rivers system, by designating the initial components of that system, and by prescribing the methods by which and standards according to whic...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 1(c), Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 906.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1273
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1273.
1273
National wild and scenic rivers system
null
§ 1273. National wild and scenic rivers system (a) Composition; application; publication in Federal Register; expense; administration of federally owned lands The national wild and scenic rivers system shall comprise rivers (i) that are authorized for inclusion therein by Act of Congress, or (ii) that are designated as...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 2, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 906; Pub. L. 94–407, § 1(1), Sept. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 1238; Pub. L. 95–625, title VII, § 761, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3533; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(29), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3267.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1274
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1274.
1274
Component rivers and adjacent lands
null
§ 1274. Component rivers and adjacent lands (a) Designation The following rivers and the land adjacent thereto are hereby designated as components of the national wild and scenic rivers system: (1) Clearwater, Middle Fork, Idaho— The Middle Fork from the town of Kooskia upstream to the town of Lowell; the Lochsa River ...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 3, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 907; Pub. L. 92–560, § 2, Oct. 25, 1972, 86 Stat. 1174; Pub. L. 93–279, § 1(a), May 10, 1974, 88 Stat. 122; Pub. L. 94–199, § 3(a), Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1117; Pub. L. 94–486, title I, § 101, title II, § 201, title III, § 301, title VI, § 601, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2327,...
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16 U.S.C. § 1275
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1275.
1275
Additions to national wild and scenic rivers system
null
§ 1275. Additions to national wild and scenic rivers system (a) Reports by Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture; recommendations to Congress; contents of reports The Secretary of the Interior or, where national forest lands are involved, the Secretary of Agriculture or, in appropriate cases, the two Secretaries ...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 4, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 909; Pub. L. 93–279, § 1(b)(1), May 10, 1974, 88 Stat. 122; Pub. L. 93–621, § 1(d), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2096; Pub. L. 94–486, title V, § 501, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2330; Pub. L. 95–91, title III, § 301(b), Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 578; Pub. L. 99–590, title V, § 502, Oct....
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16 U.S.C. § 1276
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1276.
1276
Rivers constituting potential additions to national wild and scenic rivers system
null
§ 1276. Rivers constituting potential additions to national wild and scenic rivers system (a) Enumeration of designated rivers The following rivers are hereby designated for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system: (1) Allegheny, Pennsylvania: The segment from its mouth to the town of East Brad...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 5, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 910; Pub. L. 93–279, § 1(b)(2), May 10, 1974, 88 Stat. 123; Pub. L. 93–621, § 1(a), (b), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2094, 2095; Pub. L. 94–199, § 5(a), Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1118; Pub. L. 94–486, title IV, § 401, title VII, § 701, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2330; Pub. L. 95–625, ...
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/us/usc/t16/s1277
16 U.S.C. § 1277
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1277.
1277
Land acquisition
null
§ 1277. Land acquisition (a) Grant of authority to acquire; State and Indian lands; use of appropriated funds; acquisition of tracts partially outside component boundaries; disposition of lands (1) The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture are each authorized to acquire lands and interests in land ...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 6, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 912; Pub. L. 95–625, title VII, § 763(b), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3533; Pub. L. 99–590, title V, § 504, Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3336.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1278
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1278.
1278
Restrictions on water resources projects
null
§ 1278. Restrictions on water resources projects (a) Construction projects licensed by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall not license the construction of any dam, water conduit, reservoir, powerhouse, transmission line, or other project works under the Federal Power Act ...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 7, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 913; Pub. L. 93–279, § 1(b)(3), (4), May 10, 1974, 88 Stat. 123; Pub. L. 93–621, § 1(c), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2096; Pub. L. 94–407, § 1(2), Sept. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 1238; Pub. L. 95–91, title IV, § 402(a)(1)(A), Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 583; Pub. L. 99–590, title V, § 505, O...
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/us/usc/t16/s1279
16 U.S.C. § 1279
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1279.
1279
Withdrawal of public lands from entry, sale, or other disposition under public land laws
null
§ 1279. Withdrawal of public lands from entry, sale, or other disposition under public land laws (a) Lands within authorized boundaries of components of system All public lands within the authorized boundaries of any component of the national wild and scenic rivers system which is designated in section 1274 of this tit...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 8, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 915; Pub. L. 96–487, title VI, § 606(c), Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2417; Pub. L. 99–590, title V, § 506, Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3336.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1280
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1280.
1280
Federal mining and mineral leasing laws
null
§ 1280. Federal mining and mineral leasing laws (a) Applicability to components of system Nothing in this chapter shall affect the applicability of the United States mining and mineral leasing laws within components of the national wild and scenic rivers system except that— (i) all prospecting, mining operations, and o...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 9, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 915; Pub. L. 96–487, title VI, § 606(b), Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2416; Pub. L. 99–590, title V, § 507, Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3336.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1281
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1281.
1281
Administration
null
§ 1281. Administration (a) Public use and enjoyment of components; protection of features; management plans Each component of the national wild and scenic rivers system shall be administered in such manner as to protect and enhance the values which caused it to be included in said system without, insofar as is consiste...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 10, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 916.)
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/us/usc/t16/s1282
16 U.S.C. § 1282
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1282.
1282
Assistance to State and local projects
null
§ 1282. Assistance to State and local projects (a) Assistance of Secretary of the Interior The Secretary of the Interior shall encourage and assist the States to consider, in formulating and carrying out their comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plans and proposals for financing assistance for State and local pr...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 11, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 916; Pub. L. 99–590, title V, § 508, Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3337; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(31), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3267.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1283
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1283.
1283
Management policies
null
§ 1283. Management policies (a) Action of Secretaries and heads of agencies; cooperative agreements The Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the head of any other Federal department or agency having jurisdiction over any lands which include, border upon, or are adjacent to, any river included wi...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 12, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 917; Pub. L. 95–625, title VII, § 762, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3533; Pub. L. 99–590, title V, § 509, Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3337.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1284
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1284.
1284
Existing State jurisdiction and responsibilities
null
§ 1284. Existing State jurisdiction and responsibilities (a) Fish and wildlife Nothing in this chapter shall affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the States with respect to fish and wildlife. Hunting and fishing shall be permitted on lands and waters administered as parts of the system under applicable State ...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 13, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 917.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1285
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1285.
1285
Claim and allowance of charitable deduction for contribution or gift of easement
null
§ 1285. Claim and allowance of charitable deduction for contribution or gift of easement The claim and allowance of the value of an easement as a charitable contribution under section 170 of title 26, or as a gift under section 2522 of said title shall constitute an agreement by the donor on behalf of himself, his heir...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 14, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 918.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1285a
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1285a.
1285a
Lease of Federal lands
null
§ 1285a. Lease of Federal lands (a) Authority of Secretary; restrictive covenants Where appropriate in the discretion of the Secretary, he may lease federally owned land (or any interest therein) which is within the boundaries of any component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and which has been acquired by...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 14A, as added Pub. L. 95–625, title VII, § 764, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3534.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1285b
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1285b.
1285b
Establishment of boundaries for certain component rivers in Alaska; withdrawal of minerals
null
§ 1285b. Establishment of boundaries for certain component rivers in Alaska; withdrawal of minerals Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in sections 1274 and 1280 of this title, with respect to components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in Alaska designated by paragraphs (38) through (50) o...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 15, as added Pub. L. 96–487, title VI, § 606(a), Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2416.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1286
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1286.
1286
Definitions
null
§ 1286. Definitions As used in this chapter, the term— (a) “River” means a flowing body of water or estuary or a section, portion, or tributary thereof, including rivers, streams, creeks, runs, kills, rills, and small lakes. (b) “Free-flowing”, as applied to any river or section of a river, means existing or flowing in...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 16, formerly § 15, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 918; Pub. L. 93–279, § 1(c), May 10, 1974, 88 Stat. 123; renumbered Pub. L. 96–487, title VI, § 606(a), Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2416; Pub. L. 99–590, title V, § 510, Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3337.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1287
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1287.
1287
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1287. Authorization of appropriations There are hereby authorized to be appropriated, including such sums as have heretofore been appropriated, the following amounts for land acquisition for each of the rivers (described in section 1274(a) of this title): Clearwater, Middle Fork, Idaho, $2,909,800; Eleven Point, Miss...
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(Pub. L. 90–542, § 17, formerly § 16, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 918; Pub. L. 93–279, § 1(d), May 10, 1974, 88 Stat. 123; Pub. L. 94–273, § 2(11), Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 375; Pub. L. 95–625, title VII, §§ 751–754, 763(c), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3532, 3533; renumbered Pub. L. 96–487, title VI, § 606(a), Dec. 2, 1980, 94 S...
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16 U.S.C. § 1301
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1301.
1301
Congressional declaration of policy; authority of Secretary
null
§ 1301. Congressional declaration of policy; authority of Secretary The Congress finds that it is in the public interest to preserve, restore, and improve the wetlands of the Nation, and thereby to conserve surface waters, to preserve and improve habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife resources, to reduce r...
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(Pub. L. 91–559, § 2, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1468.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1302
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1302.
1302
Conservation agreements to effectuate water bank program; duration and renewal; adjustment of payment rate for renewal period; “wetlands” defined; duration of ownership or control of land as determining eligibility for agreements; protection of and compensation for tenants and sharecroppers; participation by owner or o...
null
§ 1302. Conservation agreements to effectuate water bank program; duration and renewal; adjustment of payment rate for renewal period; “wetlands” defined; duration of ownership or control of land as determining eligibility for agreements; protection of and compensation for tenants and sharecroppers; participation by ow...
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(Pub. L. 91–559, § 3, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1469; Pub. L. 96–182, §§ 1, 2, Jan. 2, 1980, 93 Stat. 1317.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1303
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1303.
1303
Terms of agreement; required provisions
null
§ 1303. Terms of agreement; required provisions In the agreement between the Secretary and an owner or operator, the owner or operator shall agree— (1) to place in the program for the period of the agreement eligible wetland areas he designates, which areas may include wetlands covered by a Federal or State government ...
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(Pub. L. 91–559, § 4, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1470.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1304
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1304.
1304
Annual payment; adjustment
null
§ 1304. Annual payment; adjustment In return for the agreement of the owner or operator, the Secretary shall (1) make an annual payment to the owner or operator for the period of the agreement at such rate or rates as the Secretary determines to be fair and reasonable in consideration of the obligations undertaken by t...
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(Pub. L. 91–559, § 5, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1470; Pub. L. 96–182, § 3, Jan. 2, 1980, 93 Stat. 1317.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1305
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1305.
1305
Renewal or extension of agreement; participation of subsequent owner or operator in program
null
§ 1305. Renewal or extension of agreement; participation of subsequent owner or operator in program Any agreement may be renewed or extended at the end of the agreement period for an additional period of ten years by mutual agreement of the Secretary and the owner or operator, subject to any rate redetermination by the...
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(Pub. L. 91–559, § 6, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1471.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1306
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1306.
1306
Termination or modification of agreements
null
§ 1306. Termination or modification of agreements The Secretary may terminate any agreement by mutual agreement with the owner or operator if the Secretary determines that such termination would be in the public interest, and may agree to such modification of agreements as he may determine to be desirable to carry out ...
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(Pub. L. 91–559, § 7, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1471.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1307
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1307.
1307
Utilization of services and facilities
null
§ 1307. Utilization of services and facilities In carrying out the program, the Secretary may utilize the services of local, county, and State committees established under section 590h of this title. The Secretary is authorized to utilize the facilities and services of the Commodity Credit Corporation in discharging hi...
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(Pub. L. 91–559, § 8, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1471.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1308
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1308.
1308
Advisory Board; appointment; functions; membership; reimbursement for expenses
null
§ 1308. Advisory Board; appointment; functions; membership; reimbursement for expenses The Secretary may, without regard to the civil service laws, appoint an Advisory Board to advise and consult on matters relating to his functions under this chapter as he deems appropriate. The Board shall consist of persons chosen f...
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(Pub. L. 91–559, § 9, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1471.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1309
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1309.
1309
Consultation with Secretary of the Interior; conformity of program with wetlands programs administered by Secretary of the Interior; consultation with and utilization of technical services of appropriate local, State, Federal, and private conservation agencies; coordination of programs
null
§ 1309. Consultation with Secretary of the Interior; conformity of program with wetlands programs administered by Secretary of the Interior; consultation with and utilization of technical services of appropriate local, State, Federal, and private conservation agencies; coordination of programs The Secretary shall consu...
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(Pub. L. 91–559, § 10, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1471.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1310
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1310.
1310
Authorization of appropriations; maximum amount of payments pursuant to agreements
null
§ 1310. Authorization of appropriations; maximum amount of payments pursuant to agreements There are hereby authorized to be appropriated without fiscal year limitation, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the program authorized by this chapter. In carrying out the program, in each fiscal year through the fiscal...
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(Pub. L. 91–559, § 11, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1471; Pub. L. 96–182, § 4, Jan. 2, 1980, 93 Stat. 1317.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1311
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§ 1311.
1311
Rules and regulations
null
§ 1311. Rules and regulations The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as he determines necessary and desirable to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
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16 U.S.C. § 1331
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1331.
1331
Congressional findings and declaration of policy
null
§ 1331. Congressional findings and declaration of policy Congress finds and declares that wild free-roaming horses and burros are living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West; that they contribute to the diversity of life forms within the Nation and enrich the lives of the American people; and that the...
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 1, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 649.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1332
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1332.
1332
Definitions
null
§ 1332. Definitions As used in this chapter— (a) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior when used in connection with public lands administered by him through the Bureau of Land Management and the Secretary of Agriculture in connection with public lands administered by him through the Forest Service; (b) “wild ...
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 2, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 649; Pub. L. 95–514, § 14(b), Oct. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 1810.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1333
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1333.
1333
Powers and duties of Secretary
null
§ 1333. Powers and duties of Secretary (a) Jurisdiction; management; ranges; ecological balance objectives; scientific recommendations; forage allocation adjustments All wild free-roaming horses and burros are hereby declared to be under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for the purpose of management and protection in ...
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 3, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 649; Pub. L. 95–514, § 14(a), Oct. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 1808; Pub. L. 108–447, div. E, title I, § 142(a), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3070.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1334
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1334.
1334
Private maintenance; numerical approximation; strays on private lands: removal; destruction by agents
null
§ 1334. Private maintenance; numerical approximation; strays on private lands: removal; destruction by agents If wild free-roaming horses or burros stray from public lands onto privately owned land, the owners of such land may inform the nearest Federal marshall or agent of the Secretary, who shall arrange to have the ...
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 4, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 650.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1335
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1335.
1335
Recovery rights
null
§ 1335. Recovery rights A person claiming ownership of a horse or burro on the public lands shall be entitled to recover it only if recovery is permissible under the branding and estray laws of the State in which the animal is found.
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 5, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 650.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1336
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1336.
1336
Cooperative agreements; regulations
null
§ 1336. Cooperative agreements; regulations The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with other landowners and with the State and local governmental agencies and may issue such regulations as he deems necessary for the furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 6, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 650.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1337
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1337.
1337
Joint advisory board; appointment; membership; functions; qualifications; reimbursement limitation
null
§ 1337. Joint advisory board; appointment; membership; functions; qualifications; reimbursement limitation The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture are authorized and directed to appoint a joint advisory board of not more than nine members to advise them on any matter relating to wild free-roaming...
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 7, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 650.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1338
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1338.
1338
Criminal provisions
null
§ 1338. Criminal provisions (a) Violations; penalties; trial Any person who— (1) willfully removes or attempts to remove a wild free-roaming horse or burro from the public lands, without authority from the Secretary, or (2) converts a wild free-roaming horse or burro to private use, without authority from the Secretary...
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 8, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 650; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117; Pub. L. 108–447, div. E, title I, § 142(b), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3071.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1338a
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1338a.
1338a
Transportation of captured animals; procedures and prohibitions applicable
null
§ 1338a. Transportation of captured animals; procedures and prohibitions applicable In administering this chapter, the Secretary may use or contract for the use of helicopters or, for the purpose of transporting captured animals, motor vehicles. Such use shall be undertaken only after a public hearing and under the dir...
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 9, as added Pub. L. 94–579, title IV, § 404, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2775; amended Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title VIII, § 803(a), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4186.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1501 to 1508
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CONSERVATION
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§§ 1501 to 1508.
1501 to 1508
Repealed. Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 336(d)(1), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1006
repealed
§§ 1501 to 1508. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 336(d)(1), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1006
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16 U.S.C. § 1339
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1339.
1339
Limitation of authority
null
§ 1339. Limitation of authority Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to relocate wild free-roaming horses or burros to areas of the public lands where they do not presently exist.
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 10, formerly § 9, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 651, renumbered Pub. L. 94–579, title IV, § 404, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2775.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1340
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 1340.
1340
Joint report to Congress; consultation and coordination of implementation, enforcement, and departmental activities; studies
null
§ 1340. Joint report to Congress; consultation and coordination of implementation, enforcement, and departmental activities; studies After the expiration of thirty calendar months following December 15, 1971, and every twenty-four calendar months thereafter, the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture will submit t...
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(Pub. L. 92–195, § 11, formerly § 10, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 651, renumbered Pub. L. 94–579, title IV, § 404, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2775.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1361
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1361.
1361
Congressional findings and declaration of policy
null
§ 1361. Congressional findings and declaration of policy The Congress finds that— (1) certain species and population stocks of marine mammals are, or may be, in danger of extinction or depletion as a result of man’s activities; (2) such species and population stocks should not be permitted to diminish beyond the point ...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, § 2, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1027; Pub. L. 97–58, § 1(b)(1), Oct. 9, 1981, 95 Stat. 979; Pub. L. 103–238, § 3, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 532.)
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CONSERVATION
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§ 1362.
1362
Definitions
null
§ 1362. Definitions For the purposes of this chapter— (1) The term “depletion” or “depleted” means any case in which— (A) the Secretary, after consultation with the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals established under subchapter III of this chapter, determines that a spe...
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16
CONSERVATION
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§ 1371.
1371
Moratorium on taking and importing marine mammals and marine mammal products
null
§ 1371. Moratorium on taking and importing marine mammals and marine mammal products (a) Imposition; exceptions There shall be a moratorium on the taking and importation of marine mammals and marine mammal products, commencing on the effective date of this chapter, during which time no permit may be issued for the taki...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 101, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1029; Pub. L. 93–205, § 13(e)(2), Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 903; Pub. L. 97–58, § 2, Oct. 9, 1981, 95 Stat. 979; Pub. L. 98–364, title I, § 101, July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 440; Pub. L. 99–659, title IV, § 411(a), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3741; Pub. L. 100–711, §§ 4(a)...
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16 U.S.C. § 1372
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1372.
1372
Prohibitions
null
§ 1372. Prohibitions (a) Taking Except as provided in sections 1371, 1373, 1374, 1379, 1381, 1383, 1383a, and 1387 of this title and subchapter V, it is unlawful— (1) for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or any vessel or other conveyance subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to tak...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 102, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1032; Pub. L. 93–205, § 13(e)(3), Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 903; Pub. L. 95–136, § 4, Oct. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1167; Pub. L. 97–58, § 3(a), Oct. 9, 1981, 95 Stat. 981; Pub. L. 100–711, §§ 2(b), 5(b), (e)(2), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4763, 4769, 4771; Pub. L. 102–587...
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CONSERVATION
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§ 1373.
1373
Regulations on taking of marine mammals
null
§ 1373. Regulations on taking of marine mammals (a) Necessity and appropriateness The Secretary, on the basis of the best scientific evidence available and in consultation with the Marine Mammal Commission, shall prescribe such regulations with respect to the taking and importing of animals from each species of marine ...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 103, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1033.)
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 1374.
1374
Permits
null
§ 1374. Permits (a) Issuance The Secretary may issue permits which authorize the taking or importation of any marine mammal. Permits for the incidental taking of marine mammals in the course of commercial fishing operations may only be issued as specifically provided for in sections 1 1371(a)(5) or 1416 of this title, ...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 104, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1034; Pub. L. 98–364, title I, § 102, July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 440; Pub. L. 100–711, §§ 4(d), 5(d), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4767, 4769; Pub. L. 103–238, § 5(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 537; Pub. L. 105–18, title V, § 5004, June 12, 1997, 111 Stat. 187; Pub. L. 1...
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CONSERVATION
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§ 1375.
1375
Penalties
null
§ 1375. Penalties (a) (1) Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter or of any permit or regulation issued thereunder, except as provided in section 1387 of this title, may be assessed a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation. No penalty shall be assessed unless su...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 105, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1036; Pub. L. 97–58, § 3(b), Oct. 9, 1981, 95 Stat. 982; Pub. L. 103–238, § 13(a), (b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 558.)
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 1375a.
1375a
Use of fines for protection and recovery of manatees, polar bears, sea otters, and walruses
null
§ 1375a. Use of fines for protection and recovery of manatees, polar bears, sea otters, and walruses On and after November 29, 1999, all fines collected by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for violations of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1362–1407) and implementing regulations shall be available...
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(Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(3) [title I], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–139.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1376
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1376.
1376
Seizure and forfeiture of cargo
null
§ 1376. Seizure and forfeiture of cargo (a) Application of consistent provisions Any vessel or other conveyance subject to the jurisdiction of the United States that is employed in any manner in the unlawful taking of any marine mammal shall have its entire cargo or the monetary value thereof subject to seizure and for...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 106, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1036.)
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16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1377.
1377
Enforcement
null
§ 1377. Enforcement (a) Utilization of personnel Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the Secretary shall enforce the provisions of this subchapter. The Secretary may utilize, by agreement, the personnel, services, and facilities of any other Federal agency for purposes of enforcing this subchapter. (b) Sta...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 107, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1037; 1978 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 102, eff. Jan. 1, 1979, 43 F.R. 36037, 92 Stat. 3783; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117; Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(c), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3665.)
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16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1378.
1378
International program
null
§ 1378. International program (a) Duties of Secretary The Secretary, through the Secretary of State, shall— (1) initiate negotiations as soon as possible for the development of bilateral or multilateral agreements with other nations for the protection and conservation of all marine mammals covered by this chapter; (2) ...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 108, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1038; Pub. L. 100–711, § 4(b), (c), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4766, 4767; Pub. L. 105–42, § 4(e), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1125.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1379
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1379.
1379
Transfer of management authority
null
§ 1379. Transfer of management authority (a) State enforcement of State laws or regulations prohibited without transfer to State of management authority by Secretary No State may enforce, or attempt to enforce, any State law or regulation relating to the taking of any species (which term for purposes of this section in...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 109, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1040; Pub. L. 95–316, § 1, July 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 380; Pub. L. 97–58, § 4(a), Oct. 9, 1981, 95 Stat. 982; Pub. L. 100–711, § 5(a), (e)(3), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4769, 4771; Pub. L. 102–587, title III, § 3004(a)(2), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5067; Pub. L. 103–23...
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16 U.S.C. § 1380
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1380.
1380
Marine mammal research grants
null
§ 1380. Marine mammal research grants (a) Authorization; research concerning yellowfin tuna; annual report The Secretary is authorized to make grants, or to provide financial assistance in such other form as he deems appropriate, to any Federal or State agency, public or private institution, or other person for the pur...
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§ 1381.
1381
Commercial fisheries gear development
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§ 1381. Commercial fisheries gear development (a) Research and development program; report to Congress; authorization of appropriations The Secretary of the department in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is operating (hereafter referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) is hereby authorize...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 111, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1041.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1382
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§ 1382.
1382
Regulations and administration
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§ 1382. Regulations and administration (a) Consultation with Federal agencies The Secretary, in consultation with any other Federal agency to the extent that such agency may be affected, shall prescribe such regulations as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. (b) Cooperation by Fe...
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§ 1383.
1383
Application to other treaties and conventions
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§ 1383. Application to other treaties and conventions (a) Generally; findings; waiver of penalties The provisions of this subchapter shall be deemed to be in addition to and not in contravention of the provisions of any existing international treaty, convention, or agreement, or any statute implementing the same, which...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 113, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1042; Pub. L. 103–238, § 7(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 542.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1383a
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§ 1383a.
1383a
Interim exemption for commercial fisheries
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§ 1383a. Interim exemption for commercial fisheries (a) Effective and termination dates of preemptive provisions; law governing incidental taking of marine mammals in course of commercial yellowfin tuna fishing (1) During the period beginning on November 23, 1988, and until superseded by regulations prescribed under se...
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§ 1383b.
1383b
Status review; conservation plans
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§ 1383b. Status review; conservation plans (a) Determinations by rule; notice and hearing; findings; final rule on status of species or stock involved (1) In any action by the Secretary to determine if a species or stock should be designated as depleted, or should no longer be designated as depleted, regardless of whet...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 115, as added Pub. L. 100–711, § 3(a), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4763; amended Pub. L. 103–238, § 8, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 543.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1384
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§ 1384.
1384
Authorization of appropriations
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§ 1384. Authorization of appropriations (a) Department of Commerce (1) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Commerce, for purposes of carrying out its functions and responsibilities under this subchapter (other than sections 1386 and 1387 of this title) and subchapter V, $12,138,000 for fiscal y...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 116, formerly § 114, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1043; Pub. L. 95–136, § 2, Oct. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1167; Pub. L. 95–316, § 3, July 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 380; renumbered § 116, Pub. L. 100–711, § 2(a)(1), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4755; Pub. L. 103–238, § 9(a), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 543.)
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