2018 US Code
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 35 - Artificial Reefs
Sec. 2102 - Establishment of standards

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Citation 33 U.S.C. § 2102 (2018)
Section Name §2102. Establishment of standards
Section Text

Based on the best scientific information available, artificial reefs in waters covered under this chapter shall be sited and constructed, and subsequently monitored and managed in a manner which will—

(1) enhance fishery resources to the maximum extent practicable;

(2) facilitate access and utilization by United States recreational and commercial fishermen;

(3) minimize conflicts among competing uses of waters covered under this chapter and the resources in such waters;

(4) minimize environmental risks and risks to personal health and property; and

(5) be consistent with generally accepted principles of international law and shall not create any unreasonable obstruction to navigation.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 98–623, title II, §203, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3395.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 35 - ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Sec. 2102 - Establishment of standards
Contains section 2102
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 98 Stat. 3395
Public Law References Public Law 98-623
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