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16 U.S.C. § 1385
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1385.
1385
Dolphin protection
null
§ 1385. Dolphin protection (a) Short title This section may be cited as the “Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act”. (b) Findings The Congress finds that— (1) dolphins and other marine mammals are frequently killed in the course of tuna fishing operations in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean and high seas driftn...
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(Pub. L. 101–627, title IX, § 901, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4465; Pub. L. 105–42, § 5, Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1125; Pub. L. 114–81, title I, § 109, Nov. 5, 2015, 129 Stat. 659.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1386
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1386.
1386
Stock assessments
null
§ 1386. Stock assessments (a) In general Not later than August 1, 1994, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the appropriate regional scientific review group established under subsection (d), prepare a draft stock assessment for each marine mammal stock which occurs in waters under the jurisdiction of the United S...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 117, as added Pub. L. 103–238, § 10, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 543; amended Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(108), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4317.)
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/us/usc/t16/s1387
16 U.S.C. § 1387
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1387.
1387
Taking of marine mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations
null
§ 1387. Taking of marine mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations (a) In general (1) Effective on April 30, 1994, and except as provided in section 1383a of this title and in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the provisions of this section shall govern the incidental taking of marine mammals i...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 118, as added Pub. L. 103–238, § 11, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 546; amended Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(a) [title II, § 211(b)], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009, 3009–41; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(109), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4317.)
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16
CONSERVATION
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§ 1388.
1388
Marine mammal cooperative agreements in Alaska
null
§ 1388. Marine mammal cooperative agreements in Alaska (a) In general The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with Alaska Native organizations to conserve marine mammals and provide co-management of subsistence use by Alaska Natives. (b) Grants Agreements entered into under this section may include grants t...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title I, § 119, as added Pub. L. 103–238, § 19, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 559.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1389
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1389.
1389
Pacific Coast Task Force; Gulf of Maine
null
§ 1389. Pacific Coast Task Force; Gulf of Maine (a) Pinniped removal authority Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the Secretary may permit the intentional lethal taking of pinnipeds in accordance with this section. (b) Application (1) A State may apply to the Secretary to authorize the intentional ...
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16 U.S.C. § 1390
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1390.
1390
Assistance to ports to reduce impacts of vessel traffic and port operations on marine mammals
null
§ 1390. Assistance to ports to reduce impacts of vessel traffic and port operations on marine mammals (a) In general Not later than 180 days after December 23, 2022, the Under Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Secretary, the Secretary of Defense, and the Ad...
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(Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXIII, § 11302, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4070.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1391
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1391.
1391
Near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large cetaceans
null
§ 1391. Near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large cetaceans (a) Establishment The Under Secretary, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall design and deploy a cost-effective, efficient, and results-oriented near real-time monitoring and mitigation program (referred to i...
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(Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXIII, § 11303, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4072.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1392
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1392.
1392
Monitoring ocean soundscapes
null
§ 1392. Monitoring ocean soundscapes (a) In general The Under Secretary shall maintain and expand an ocean soundscape development program to— (1) award grants to expand the deployment of Federal and non-Federal observing and data management systems capable of collecting measurements of underwater sound for purposes of ...
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(Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXIII, § 11305, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4077.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1393
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1393.
1393
Conservation and mitigation assistance
null
§ 1393. Conservation and mitigation assistance (a) Assistance (1) In general Not later than 180 days after December 29, 2022, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (in this title 1 referred to as the “Under Secretary”) shall establish a program to provide co...
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(Pub. L. 117–328, div. JJ, title II, § 201, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 6090.)
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16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1401.
1401
Establishment
null
§ 1401. Establishment (a) Designation There is hereby established the Marine Mammal Commission (hereafter referred to in this subchapter as the “Commission”). (b) Membership and term of office (1) Effective September 1, 1982, the Commission shall be composed of three members who shall be appointed by the President, by ...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title II, § 201, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1043; Pub. L. 97–389, title II, § 202, Dec. 29, 1982, 96 Stat. 1951; Pub. L. 98–364, title I, § 103(a), July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 441.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1402
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1402.
1402
Duties of Commission
null
§ 1402. Duties of Commission (a) Reports and recommendations The Commission shall— (1) undertake a review and study of the activities of the United States pursuant to existing laws and international conventions relating to marine mammals, including, but not limited to, the International Convention for the Regulation of...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title II, § 202, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1044; Pub. L. 93–205, § 13(e)(4), Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 903; Pub. L. 97–58, § 6(1), Oct. 9, 1981, 95 Stat. 987; Pub. L. 100–711, § 5(e)(4), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4771.)
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16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1403.
1403
Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals
null
§ 1403. Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals (a) Establishment; membership The Commission shall establish, within ninety days after its establishment, a Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals (hereafter referred to in this subchapter as the “Committee”). Such Committee shall consist of nine sc...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title II, § 203, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1044.)
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 1404.
1404
Omitted
omitted
§ 1404. Omitted
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16 U.S.C. § 1405
16
CONSERVATION
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§ 1405.
1405
Coordination with other Federal agencies
null
§ 1405. Coordination with other Federal agencies The Commission shall have access to all studies and data compiled by Federal agencies regarding marine mammals. With the consent of the appropriate Secretary or Agency head, the Commission may also utilize the facilities or services of any Federal agency and shall take e...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title II, § 205, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1045.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1406
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1406.
1406
Administration
null
§ 1406. Administration The Commission, in carrying out its responsibilities under this subchapter, may— (1) employ and fix the compensation of such personnel; (2) acquire, furnish, and equip such office space; (3) enter into such contracts or agreements with, or provide such grants to, other organizations, both public ...
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16 U.S.C. § 1407
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1407.
1407
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1407. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Marine Mammal Commission, for purposes of carrying out this subchapter, $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1994, $1,550,000 for fiscal year 1995, $1,600,000 for fiscal year 1996, $1,650,000 for fiscal year 1997, $1,700,000 for fiscal year 19...
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16 U.S.C. § 1411
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1411.
1411
Findings and policy
null
§ 1411. Findings and policy (a) Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The yellowfin tuna fishery of the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean has resulted in the deaths of millions of dolphins. (2) Significant awareness and increased concern for the health and safety of dolphin populations has encouraged a change in ...
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16 U.S.C. § 1412
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1412.
1412
International Dolphin Conservation Program
null
§ 1412. International Dolphin Conservation Program The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary, shall seek to secure a binding international agreement to establish an International Dolphin Conservation Program that requires— (1) that the total annual dolphin mortality in the purse seine fishery for yello...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title III, § 302, as added Pub. L. 105–42, § 6(c), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1130.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1413
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1413.
1413
Regulatory authority of Secretary
null
§ 1413. Regulatory authority of Secretary (a) Regulations (1) The Secretary shall issue regulations, and revise those regulations as may be appropriate, to implement the International Dolphin Conservation Program. (2) (A) The Secretary shall issue regulations to authorize and govern the taking of marine mammals in the ...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title III, § 303, as added Pub. L. 105–42, § 6(c), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1131.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1414
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1414.
1414
Repealed. Pub. L. 105–42, § 6(c), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1130
repealed
§ 1414. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–42, § 6(c), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1130
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16 U.S.C. § 1414a
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1414a.
1414a
Research
null
§ 1414a. Research (a) Required research (1) In general The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Marine Mammal Commission and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, conduct a study of the effect of intentional encirclement (including chase) on dolphins and dolphin stocks incidentally taken in the course of pu...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title III, § 304, as added Pub. L. 105–42, § 6(c), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1133.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1415
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1415.
1415
Reports by Secretary
null
§ 1415. Reports by Secretary Notwithstanding section 1373(f) of this title, the Secretary shall submit annual reports to the Congress which include— (1) results of research conducted pursuant to section 1414a of this title; (2) a description of the status and trends of stocks of tuna; (3) a description of the efforts t...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title III, § 305, as added Pub. L. 105–42, § 6(c), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1134.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1416
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1416.
1416
Permits
null
§ 1416. Permits (a) In general (1) Consistent with the regulations issued pursuant to section 1413 of this title, the Secretary shall issue a permit to a vessel of the United States authorizing participation in the International Dolphin Conservation Program and may require a permit for the person actually in charge of ...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title III, § 306, as added Pub. L. 105–42, § 6(c), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1135.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1417
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1417.
1417
Prohibitions
null
§ 1417. Prohibitions (a) In general It is unlawful— (1) for any person to sell, purchase, offer for sale, transport, or ship, in the United States, any tuna or tuna product unless the tuna or tuna product is either dolphin safe or has been harvested in compliance with the International Dolphin Conservation Program by a...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title III, § 307, as added Pub. L. 102–523, § 2(a), Oct. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 3431; amended Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(a) [title II, § 211(b)], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009, 3009–41; Pub. L. 105–42, § 6(d), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1136.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1418
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1418.
1418
Repealed. Pub. L. 105–42, § 6(e), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1137
repealed
§ 1418. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–42, § 6(e), Aug. 15, 1997, 111 Stat. 1137
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16 U.S.C. § 1421
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421.
1421
Establishment of Program
null
§ 1421. Establishment of Program (a) Establishment The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Marine Mammal Commission, and individuals with knowledge and experience in marine science, marine mammal science, marine mammal veterinary and husbandry practices, and marine conservation, inc...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title IV, § 401, formerly title III, § 301, as added Pub. L. 102–587, title III, § 3003(a), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5060; renumbered title IV, § 401, and amended Pub. L. 103–238, § 24(b), (c)(1), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 565, 566.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1421a
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421a.
1421a
Determination; data collection and dissemination
null
§ 1421a. Determination; data collection and dissemination (a) Determination for release The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Marine Mammal Commission, and individuals with knowledge and experience in marine science, marine mammal science, marine mammal veterinary and husbandry pr...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title IV, § 402, formerly title III, § 302, as added Pub. L. 102–587, title III, § 3003(a), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5061; renumbered title IV, § 402, Pub. L. 103–238, § 24(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 565; amended Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CIV, § 10401, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3981.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1421b
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421b.
1421b
Stranding or entanglement response agreements
null
§ 1421b. Stranding or entanglement response agreements (a) In general The Secretary may enter into an agreement under section 1382(c) of this title with any person to take marine mammals under section 1379(h)(1) of this title in response to a stranding or entanglement. (b) Required provision An agreement authorized by ...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title IV, § 403, formerly title III, § 303, as added Pub. L. 102–587, title III, § 3003(a), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5061; renumbered title IV, § 403, Pub. L. 103–238, § 24(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 565; amended Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CIV, § 10402(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3983.)
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16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421c.
1421c
Unusual mortality event response
null
§ 1421c. Unusual mortality event response (a) Response (1) Working group (A) The Secretary, acting through the Office, shall establish, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, a marine mammal unusual mortality event working group, consisting of individuals with knowledge and experience in marine science, ma...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title IV, § 404, formerly title III, § 304, as added Pub. L. 102–587, title III, § 3003(a), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5062; renumbered title IV, § 404, Pub. L. 103–238, § 24(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 565; amended Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(111), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4317.)
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16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421d.
1421d
Unusual mortality event activity funding
null
§ 1421d. Unusual mortality event activity funding (a) Establishment of Fund There is established in the Treasury an interest bearing fund to be known as the “Marine Mammal Unusual Mortality Event Fund”, which shall consist of amounts deposited into the Fund under subsection (c). (b) Uses Amounts in the Fund shall be av...
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16 U.S.C. § 1421e
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421e.
1421e
Liability
null
§ 1421e. Liability (a) In general A person who is authorized to respond to a stranding or entanglement pursuant to an agreement entered into under section 1382(c) of this title is deemed to be an employee of the Government for purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, with respect to actions of the person that are— (1) in a...
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16 U.S.C. § 1421f
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421f.
1421f
National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank and tissue analysis
null
§ 1421f. National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank and tissue analysis (a) Tissue Bank (1) In general The Secretary shall make provision for the storage, preparation, examination, and archiving of marine mammal tissues. Tissues archived pursuant to this subsection shall be known as the “National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank”. (2...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title IV, § 407, formerly title III, § 307, as added Pub. L. 102–587, title III, § 3003(a), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5065; renumbered title IV, § 407, Pub. L. 103–238, § 24(b), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 565; amended Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CIV, § 10405, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3984.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1421f–1
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421f–1.
1421f–1
Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program and Rapid Response Fund
null
§ 1421f–1. Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program and Rapid Response Fund (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Emergency assistance (A) In general The term “emergency assistance” means— (i) financial assistance provided to respond to, or that results from, a stranding event or entanglement event that— (I) caus...
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16 U.S.C. § 1421f–2
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421f–2.
1421f–2
Marine Mammal Health Monitoring and Analysis Platform (Health MAP)
null
§ 1421f–2. Marine Mammal Health Monitoring and Analysis Platform (Health MAP) (a) In general Not later than 1 year after December 23, 2022, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Marine Mammal Com...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title IV, § 408A, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CIV, § 10407(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3988.)
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16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421f–3.
1421f–3
Reports to Congress
null
§ 1421f–3. Reports to Congress (a) Definition of appropriate committees of Congress In this section, the term “appropriate committees of Congress” means— (1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Natura...
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16 U.S.C. § 1421g
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421g.
1421g
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1421g. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated— (1) to the Secretary for carrying out this subchapter (other than sections 1421d and 1421f of this title) $250,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028; (2) to the Secretary for carrying out section 1421f of this title, $250,000 for ...
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16 U.S.C. § 1421h
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1421h.
1421h
Definitions
null
§ 1421h. Definitions In this subchapter, the following definitions apply: (1) The term “entangle” or “entanglement” means an event in the wild in which a living or dead marine mammal has gear, rope, line, net, or other material wrapped around or attached to the marine mammal and is— (A) on lands under the jurisdiction ...
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16 U.S.C. § 1423
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1423.
1423
Definitions
null
§ 1423. Definitions In this subchapter: (1) Agreement The term “Agreement” means the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation on the Conservation and Management of the Alaska-Chukotka Polar Bear Population, signed at Washington, D.C., on October 16, 2...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3660.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1423a
16
CONSERVATION
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§ 1423a.
1423a
Prohibitions
null
§ 1423a. Prohibitions (a) In general It is unlawful for any person who is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or any person in waters or on lands under the jurisdiction of the United States— (1) to take any polar bear in violation of the Agreement; (2) to take any polar bear in violation of the Agreement o...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 502, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3661.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1423b
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1423b.
1423b
Administration
null
§ 1423b. Administration (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall do all things necessary and appropriate, including the promulgation of regulations, to implement, enforce, and administer the provisions of the Agreement on behalf of the United States...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3662.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1423c
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1423c.
1423c
Cooperative management agreement; authority to delegate enforcement authority
null
§ 1423c. Cooperative management agreement; authority to delegate enforcement authority (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, may share authority under this subchapter for the management of the taking of polar bears for subsistence purposes with the Ala...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 504, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3662.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1423d
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1423d.
1423d
Commission appointments; compensation, travel expenses, and claims
null
§ 1423d. Commission appointments; compensation, travel expenses, and claims (a) Appointment of United States commissioners (1) Appointment The United States commissioners on the Commission shall be appointed by the President, in accordance with paragraph 2 of article 8 of the Agreement, after taking into consideration ...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3663.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1423e
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1423e.
1423e
Votes taken by the United States section on matters before the Commission
null
§ 1423e. Votes taken by the United States section on matters before the Commission In accordance with paragraph 3 of article 8 of the Agreement, the United States section, made up of commissioners appointed by the President, shall vote on any issue before the United States-Russia Polar Bear Commission only if there is ...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3664.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1423f
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1423f.
1423f
Implementation of actions taken by the Commission
null
§ 1423f. Implementation of actions taken by the Commission (a) In general The Secretary shall take all necessary actions to implement the decisions and determinations of the Commission under paragraph 7 of article 8 of the Agreement. (b) Taking limitation Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary rec...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 507, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3664.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1423g
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1423g.
1423g
Application with other subchapters of chapter
null
§ 1423g. Application with other subchapters of chapter (a) In general The authority of the Secretary under this subchapter is in addition to, and shall not affect— (1) the authority of the Secretary under other subchapters 1 of this chapter or the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.) or the exemption f...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 508, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3664.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1423h
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1423h.
1423h
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1423h. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the functions and responsibilities of the Secretary under this subchapter and the Agreement $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010. (b) Commission There are authorized to be appro...
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(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 509, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3665.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1431
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1431.
1431
Findings, purposes, and policies; establishment of system
null
§ 1431. Findings, purposes, and policies; establishment of system (a) Findings The Congress finds that— (1) this Nation historically has recognized the importance of protecting special areas of its public domain, but these efforts have been directed almost exclusively to land areas above the high-water mark; (2) certai...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 301, Oct. 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 1061; Pub. L. 96–332, § 1, Aug. 29, 1980, 94 Stat. 1057; Pub. L. 98–498, title I, § 102, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2296; Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2101, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5039; Pub. L. 104–283, § 9(a), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3367; Pub. L. 106–513, § 3,...
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/us/usc/t16/s1432
16 U.S.C. § 1432
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1432.
1432
Definitions
null
§ 1432. Definitions As used in this chapter, the term— (1) “draft management plan” means the plan described in section 1434(a)(1)(C)(v) 1 of this title; (2) “Magnuson-Stevens Act” means the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.); (3) “marine environment” means those areas of c...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 302, Oct. 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 1061; Pub. L. 96–332, § 2, Aug. 29, 1980, 94 Stat. 1057; Pub. L. 97–375, title II, § 202(a), Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1822; Pub. L. 98–498, title I, § 102, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2297; Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 204(b), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3217; Pub. L. 1...
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16 U.S.C. § 1433
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1433.
1433
Sanctuary designation standards
null
§ 1433. Sanctuary designation standards (a) Standards The Secretary may designate any discrete area of the marine environment as a national marine sanctuary and promulgate regulations implementing the designation if the Secretary determines that— (1) the designation will fulfill the purposes and policies of this chapte...
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/us/usc/t16/s1434
16 U.S.C. § 1434
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1434.
1434
Procedures for designation and implementation
null
§ 1434. Procedures for designation and implementation (a) Sanctuary proposal (1) Notice In proposing to designate a national marine sanctuary, the Secretary shall— (A) issue, in the Federal Register, a notice of the proposal, proposed regulations that may be necessary and reasonable to implement the proposal, and a sum...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 304, Oct. 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 1063; Pub. L. 94–62, § 4, July 25, 1975, 89 Stat. 303; Pub. L. 94–326, § 4, June 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 725; Pub. L. 95–153, § 3, Nov. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 1255; Pub. L. 96–332, § 3, Aug. 29, 1980, 94 Stat. 1059; Pub. L. 97–109, Dec. 26, 1981, 95 Stat. 1512; Pub. L. 9...
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/us/usc/t16/s1435
16 U.S.C. § 1435
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1435.
1435
Application of regulations; international negotiations and cooperation
null
§ 1435. Application of regulations; international negotiations and cooperation (a) Regulations This chapter and the regulations issued under section 1434 of this title shall be applied in accordance with generally recognized principles of international law, and in accordance with treaties, conventions, and other agreem...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 305, as added Pub. L. 98–498, title I, § 102, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2302; amended Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2105, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5043.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1436
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1436.
1436
Prohibited activities
null
§ 1436. Prohibited activities It is unlawful for any person to— (1) destroy, cause the loss of, or injure any sanctuary resource managed under law or regulations for that sanctuary; (2) possess, sell, offer for sale, purchase, import, export, deliver, carry, transport, or ship by any means any sanctuary resource taken ...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 306, as added Pub. L. 98–498, title I, § 102, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2302; amended Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2106, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5043; Pub. L. 106–513, § 7, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2386.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1437
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1437.
1437
Enforcement
null
§ 1437. Enforcement (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct such enforcement activities as are necessary and reasonable to carry out this chapter. (b) Powers of authorized officers Any person who is authorized to enforce this chapter may— (1) board, search, inspect, and seize any vessel suspected of being used to vi...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 307, as added Pub. L. 98–498, title I, § 102, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2302; amended Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 207, Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3219; Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2107(a)–(c), (e), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5043, 5044; Pub. L. 104–283, § 9(c), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3367; Pub...
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16 U.S.C. § 1438
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1438.
1438
Repealed. Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 203(1), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3214
repealed
§ 1438. Repealed. Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 203(1), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3214
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16 U.S.C. § 1439
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1439.
1439
Regulations
null
§ 1439. Regulations The Secretary may issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 308, formerly § 309, as added Pub. L. 98–498, title I, § 102, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2303; renumbered § 308, Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 203(2), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3214; Pub. L. 106–513, § 9, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2387.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1440
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1440.
1440
Research, monitoring, and education
null
§ 1440. Research, monitoring, and education (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct, support, or coordinate research, monitoring, evaluation, and education programs consistent with subsections (b) and (c) and the purposes and policies of this chapter. (b) Research and monitoring (1) In general The Secretary may— (A)...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 309, as added Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 203(3), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3214; amended Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2108, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5045; Pub. L. 106–513, § 10, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2388.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1441
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1441.
1441
Special use permits
null
§ 1441. Special use permits (a) Issuance of permits The Secretary may issue special use permits which authorize the conduct of specific activities in a national marine sanctuary if the Secretary determines such authorization is necessary— (1) to establish conditions of access to and use of any sanctuary resource; or (2...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 310, as added Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 203(3), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3214; amended Pub. L. 106–513, § 11, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2389.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1442
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1442.
1442
Cooperative agreements, donations, and acquisitions
null
§ 1442. Cooperative agreements, donations, and acquisitions (a) Agreements and grants The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, or other agreements with, or make grants to, States, local governments, regional agencies, interstate agencies, or other persons to carry out the purposes and policies of...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 311, as added Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 203(3), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3215; amended Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2109, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5045; Pub. L. 104–283, § 9(d), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3367; Pub. L. 106–513, § 12, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2389.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1443
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1443.
1443
Destruction or loss of, or injury to, sanctuary resources
null
§ 1443. Destruction or loss of, or injury to, sanctuary resources (a) Liability (1) Liability to United States Any person who destroys, causes the loss of, or injures any sanctuary resource is liable to the United States for an amount equal to the sum of— (A) the amount of response costs and damages resulting from the ...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 312, as added Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 204(a), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3215; amended Pub. L. 102–587, title II, §§ 2107(d), 2110, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5044, 5045; Pub. L. 104–283, § 9(e), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3367; Pub. L. 106–513, §§ 13, 19(c), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2389, 23...
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16 U.S.C. § 1444
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1444.
1444
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1444. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary— (1) to carry out this chapter— (A) $32,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; (B) $34,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; (C) $36,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; (D) $38,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; (E) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; a...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 313, as added Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 208, Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3221; amended Pub. L. 101–605, § 10(a), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3095; Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2111, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5046; Pub. L. 104–283, § 3, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3363; Pub. L. 106–513, § 14, Nov. 1...
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16 U.S.C. § 1445
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1445.
1445
U.S.S. Monitor artifacts and materials
null
§ 1445. U.S.S. Monitor artifacts and materials (a) Congressional policy In recognition of the historical significance of the wreck of the United States ship Monitor to coastal North Carolina and to the area off the coast of North Carolina known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, the Congress directs that a suitable disp...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 314, as added Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 208, Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3222; amended Pub. L. 106–513, § 15, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2391.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1445a
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1445a.
1445a
Advisory Councils
null
§ 1445a. Advisory Councils (a) Establishment The Secretary may establish one or more advisory councils (in this section referred to as an “Advisory Council”) to advise and make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the designation and management of national marine sanctuaries. The Advisory Councils shall be exempt...
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/us/usc/t16/s1445b
16 U.S.C. § 1445b
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1445b.
1445b
Enhancing support for national marine sanctuaries
null
§ 1445b. Enhancing support for national marine sanctuaries (a) Authority The Secretary may establish a program consisting of— (1) the creation, adoption, and publication in the Federal Register by the Secretary of a symbol for the national marine sanctuary program, or for individual national marine sanctuaries or the S...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 316, formerly Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2204, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5049; renumbered § 316 of Pub. L. 92–532 and amended Pub. L. 104–283, § 6, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3364; Pub. L. 106–513, § 17, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2391.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1445c
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1445c.
1445c
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
null
§ 1445c. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish and administer through the National Ocean Service the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program. Under the program, the Secretary shall award graduate education scholarships in oceanography, marine biology or maritime archeology, t...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 318, as added Pub. L. 106–513, § 18, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2392.)
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§ 1445c–1.
1445c–1
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
null
§ 1445c–1. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program (a) Establishment The Secretary of Commerce shall establish and administer through the National Ocean Service the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program. Under the program, the Secretary shall award graduate education scholarships in marine biology, oceanography, or maritim...
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(Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title II, § 210], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–79.)
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§ 1447.
1447
Purposes
null
§ 1447. Purposes The purpose of this chapter is to establish regional research programs, under effective Federal oversight, to— (1) set priorities for regional marine and coastal research in support of efforts to safeguard the water quality and ecosystem health of each region; and (2) carry out such research through gr...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title IV, § 401, as added Pub. L. 101–593, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2963.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1447a
16
CONSERVATION
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§ 1447a.
1447a
Definitions
null
§ 1447a. Definitions As used in this chapter, the term— (1) “Board” means any Regional Marine Research board 1 established pursuant to section 1447b(a) of this title; (2) “Federal agency” means any department, agency, or other instrumentality of the Federal Government, including any independent agency or establishment ...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title IV, § 402, as added Pub. L. 101–593, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2963.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1447b
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CONSERVATION
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§ 1447b.
1447b
Regional Marine Research Boards
null
§ 1447b. Regional Marine Research Boards (a) Establishment A Regional Marine Research board 1 shall be established for each of the following regions: (1) the Gulf of Maine region, comprised of the marine and coastal waters off the State of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts (north of Cape Cod); (2) the greater New...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title IV, § 403, as added Pub. L. 101–593, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2964.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1447c
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 1447c.
1447c
Regional research plans
null
§ 1447c. Regional research plans (a) Development and amendment of regional plans (1) In general Each Board shall develop a comprehensive 4-year marine research plan for the region for which the Board is responsible, and shall amend the plan at such times as the Board considers necessary to reflect changing conditions, ...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 101–593, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2966.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1447d
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CONSERVATION
false
§ 1447d.
1447d
Research grant program
null
§ 1447d. Research grant program (a) Program administration The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall administer a grant program to support the administrative functions of each Board. (b) Research grants (1) Each Board may annually submit a grant application to the Administrator of t...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title IV, § 405, as added Pub. L. 101–593, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2967.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1447e
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1447e.
1447e
Report on research program
null
§ 1447e. Report on research program (a) Preparation and submission of report Each Board receiving a grant under section 1447d of this title shall, not later than 2 years after the approval of its comprehensive plan under section 1447d of this title and at 2-year intervals thereafter, prepare and submit to the Administr...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title IV, § 406, as added Pub. L. 101–593, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2969.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1447f
16
CONSERVATION
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§ 1447f.
1447f
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1447f. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general For purposes of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, there are authorized to be appropriated $18,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1992 through 1996. (b) Allocation (1) Of funds appropriated in any fiscal year, not more than $500,000 shall be reserved f...
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title IV, § 407, as added Pub. L. 101–593, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2969.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1451
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1451.
1451
Congressional findings
null
§ 1451. Congressional findings The Congress finds that— (a) There is a national interest in the effective management, beneficial use, protection, and development of the coastal zone. (b) The coastal zone is rich in a variety of natural, commercial, recreational, ecological, industrial, and esthetic resources of immedia...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 302, as added Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1280; amended Pub. L. 94–370, § 2, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1013; Pub. L. 96–464, § 2, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2060; Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6203(a), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–300.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1452
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1452.
1452
Congressional declaration of policy
null
§ 1452. Congressional declaration of policy The Congress finds and declares that it is the national policy— (1) to preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, to restore or enhance, the resources of the Nation’s coastal zone for this and succeeding generations; (2) to encourage and assist the states to exercise eff...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 303, as added Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1281; amended Pub. L. 96–464, § 3, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2060; Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6203(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–301; Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2205(b)(2), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5050.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1453
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1453.
1453
Definitions
null
§ 1453. Definitions For purposes of this chapter— (1) The term “coastal zone” means the coastal waters (including the lands therein and thereunder) and the adjacent shorelands (including the waters therein and thereunder), strongly influenced by each other and in proximity to the shorelines of the several coastal state...
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16 U.S.C. § 1454
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1454.
1454
Submittal of State program for approval
null
§ 1454. Submittal of State program for approval Any coastal state which has completed the development of its management program shall submit such program to the Secretary for review and approval pursuant to section 1455 of this title.
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16 U.S.C. § 1455
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1455.
1455
Administrative grants
null
§ 1455. Administrative grants (a) Authorization; matching funds The Secretary may make grants to any coastal state for the purpose of administering that State’s management program, if the State matches any such grant according to the following ratios of Federal-to-State contributions for the applicable fiscal year: (1)...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 306, as added Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1283; amended Pub. L. 93–612, § 1(2), Jan. 2, 1975, 88 Stat. 1974; Pub. L. 94–370, § 5, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1017; Pub. L. 96–464, § 5(a), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2062; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6043(b)(1), (c), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 S...
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16 U.S.C. § 1455a
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1455a.
1455a
Coastal resource improvement program
null
§ 1455a. Coastal resource improvement program (a) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) The term “eligible coastal state” means a coastal state that for any fiscal year for which a grant is applied for under this section— (A) has a management program approved under section 1455 of this title; and (B) in the jud...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 306A, as added Pub. L. 96–464, § 6, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2062; amended Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6043(b)(2), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 124; Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, §§ 6207, 6216(a), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–307, 1388–314; Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2205(b)(9)–(12), Nov. 4, 1992,...
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16 U.S.C. § 1455b
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1455b.
1455b
Protecting coastal waters
null
§ 1455b. Protecting coastal waters (a) In general (1) Program development Not later than 30 months after the date of the publication of final guidance under subsection (g), each State for which a management program has been approved pursuant to section 306 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 [16 U.S.C. 1455] sha...
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(Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6217, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–314; Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2205(b)(24), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5052.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1456
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1456.
1456
Coordination and cooperation
null
§ 1456. Coordination and cooperation (a) Federal agencies In carrying out his functions and responsibilities under this chapter, the Secretary shall consult with, cooperate with, and, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate his activities with other interested Federal agencies. (b) Adequate consideration of views...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 307, as added Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1285; amended Pub. L. 94–370, § 6, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1018; Pub. L. 95–372, title V, § 504, Sept. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 693; Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6208, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–307; Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2205(b)(13)...
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16 U.S.C. § 1456–1
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1456–1.
1456–1
Authorization of the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program
null
§ 1456–1. Authorization of the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (a) In general The Secretary may conduct a Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program, in cooperation with appropriate State, regional, and other units of government, for the purposes of protecting important coastal and estuarine areas ...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 307A, as added Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12502, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1442.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1456a
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1456a.
1456a
Coastal Zone Management Fund
null
§ 1456a. Coastal Zone Management Fund (a) (1) The obligations of any coastal state or unit of general purpose local government to repay loans made pursuant to this section as in effect before November 5, 1990, and any repayment schedule established pursuant to this chapter as in effect before November 5, 1990, are not ...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 308, as added Pub. L. 94–370, § 7, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1019; amended Pub. L. 95–372, title V, §§ 501, 503(a)–(d), Sept. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 690, 692, 693; Pub. L. 96–464, § 7, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2064; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6047, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 128; Pub. L. 101–508, t...
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16 U.S.C. § 1456b
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1456b.
1456b
Coastal zone enhancement grants
null
§ 1456b. Coastal zone enhancement grants (a) “Coastal zone enhancement objective” defined For purposes of this section, the term “coastal zone enhancement objective” means any of the following objectives: (1) Protection, restoration, or enhancement of the existing coastal wetlands base, or creation of new coastal wetla...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 309, as added Pub. L. 94–370, § 8, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1028; amended Pub. L. 96–464, § 8, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2064; Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6210, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–309; Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2205(b)(1)(B), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5050; Pub. L. 104–150, §§ 3, ...
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16 U.S.C. § 1456c
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1456c.
1456c
Technical assistance
null
§ 1456c. Technical assistance (a) The Secretary shall conduct a program of technical assistance and management-oriented research necessary to support the development and implementation of State coastal management program amendments under section 1456b of this title, and appropriate to the furtherance of international c...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 310, as added Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6211, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–311.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1456d
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1456d.
1456d
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program
null
§ 1456d. Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program The Secretary shall establish a Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program, for the purpose of protecting important coastal and estuarine areas that have significant conservation, recreation, ecological, historical, or aesthetic values, or that are threatene...
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(Pub. L. 107–77, title II, Nov. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 776.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1457
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1457.
1457
Public hearings
null
§ 1457. Public hearings All public hearings required under this chapter must be announced at least thirty days prior to the hearing date. At the time of the announcement, all agency materials pertinent to the hearings, including documents, studies, and other data, must be made available to the public for review and stu...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 311, formerly § 308, as added Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1287; renumbered § 311, Pub. L. 94–370, § 7, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1019.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1458
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1458.
1458
Review of performance
null
§ 1458. Review of performance (a) Evaluation of adherence with terms of grants The Secretary shall conduct a continuing review of the performance of coastal states with respect to coastal management. Each review shall include a written evaluation with an assessment and detailed findings concerning the extent to which t...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 312, formerly § 309, as added Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1287, renumbered § 312 and amended Pub. L. 94–370, §§ 7, 10, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1019, 1029; Pub. L. 96–464, § 9(a), Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2065; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6043(a), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 124; Pub...
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16 U.S.C. § 1459
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1459.
1459
Records and audit
null
§ 1459. Records and audit (a) Maintenance of records by recipients of grants or financial assistance Each recipient of a grant under this chapter or of financial assistance under section 1456a of this title, as in effect before November 5, 1990, shall keep such records as the Secretary shall prescribe, including record...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 313, formerly § 310, as added Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1287; renumbered § 313 and amended Pub. L. 94–370, §§ 7, 11, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1019, 1030; Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2205(b)(19), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5052.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1460
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1460.
1460
Walter B. Jones excellence in coastal zone management awards
null
§ 1460. Walter B. Jones excellence in coastal zone management awards (a) Establishment The Secretary shall, using sums in the Coastal Zone Management Fund established under section 1456a of this title and other amounts available to carry out this chapter (other than amounts appropriated to carry out sections 1454, 1455...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 314, formerly § 313, as added Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6213, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–312; renumbered § 314 and amended Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2205(b)(20), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5052.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1461
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1461.
1461
National Estuarine Research Reserve System
null
§ 1461. National Estuarine Research Reserve System (a) Establishment of System There is established the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (hereinafter referred to in this section as the “System”) that consists of— (1) each estuarine sanctuary designated under this section as in effect before April 7, 1986; and...
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16 U.S.C. § 1462
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1462.
1462
Coastal zone management reports
null
§ 1462. Coastal zone management reports (a) Biennial reports The Secretary shall consult with the Congress on a regular basis concerning the administration of this chapter and shall prepare and submit to the President for transmittal to the Congress a report summarizing the administration of this chapter during each pe...
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16 U.S.C. § 1463
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1463.
1463
Rules and regulations
null
§ 1463. Rules and regulations The Secretary shall develop and promulgate, pursuant to section 553 of title 5, after notice and opportunity for full participation by relevant Federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, regional organizations, port authorities, and other interested parties, both public and priva...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 317, formerly § 314, as added Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1288; renumbered § 317, Pub. L. 94–370, § 7, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1019.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1463a
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1463a.
1463a
Omitted
omitted
§ 1463a. Omitted
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16 U.S.C. § 1463b
16
CONSERVATION
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§ 1463b.
1463b
National Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute
null
§ 1463b. National Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute (a) Establishment by Secretary; administration The Secretary of Commerce shall provide for the establishment of a National Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Institute”) to be admini...
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(Pub. L. 98–364, title II, § 201, July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 443.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1464
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1464.
1464
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1464. Authorization of appropriations (a) Sums appropriated to Secretary There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, to remain available until expended— (1) for grants under sections 1455, 1455a, and 1456b of this title— (A) $47,600,000 for fiscal year 1997; (B) $49,000,000 for fiscal year 1998; and (C)...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 318, formerly § 315, as added Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1289; amended Pub. L. 93–612, § 1(3), Jan. 2, 1975, 88 Stat. 1974; renumbered § 318 and amended Pub. L. 94–370, §§ 7, 14, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1019, 1031; Pub. L. 95–372, title V, §§ 502, 503(e), (f), Sept. 18, 1978, ...
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16 U.S.C. § 1465
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1465.
1465
Appeals to the Secretary
null
§ 1465. Appeals to the Secretary (a) Notice Not later than 30 days after the date of the filing of an appeal to the Secretary of a consistency determination under section 1456 of this title, the Secretary shall publish an initial notice in the Federal Register. (b) Closure of record (1) In general Not later than the en...
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title III, § 319, as added Pub. L. 104–150, § 8, June 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 1382; amended Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 381, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 737.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1466
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1466.
1466
Appeals relating to offshore mineral development
null
§ 1466. Appeals relating to offshore mineral development For any Federal administrative agency proceeding that is an appeal or review under section 319 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1465) related to any Federal authorization for the permitting, approval, or other authorization of an energy proje...
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(Pub. L. 109–58, title III, § 382, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 738.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1467
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1467.
1467
Establishment of the Digital Coast
null
§ 1467. Establishment of the Digital Coast (a) Establishment (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a program for the provision of an enabling platform that integrates geospatial data, decision-support tools, training, and best practices to address coastal management issues and needs. Under the program, the Secre...
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(Pub. L. 116–223, § 4, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1068.)
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16 U.S.C. § 1468
16
CONSERVATION
false
§ 1468.
1468
Regional Ocean Partnerships
null
§ 1468. Regional Ocean Partnerships (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) Coastal State The term “coastal State” has the meaning given the term “Coastal state” 1 in section 1453 of this title. (3) I...
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(Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CII, § 10202, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3962.)
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16
CONSERVATION
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§§ 1501 to 1508.
1501...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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