2019 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 83 - Coral Reef Conservation
Sec. 6406 - National program
16 U.S.C. § 6406 (2019) |
§6406. National program |
(a) In general
Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may conduct activities to conserve coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems, that are consistent with this chapter, the National Marine Sanctuaries Act [16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.], the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 [16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.], the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.], the Endangered Species Act of 1973 [16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.], and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 [16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.]. (b) Authorized activitiesActivities authorized under subsection (a) include— (1) mapping, monitoring, assessment, restoration, and scientific research that benefit the understanding, sustainable use, and long-term conservation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems; (2) enhancing public awareness, education, understanding, and appreciation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems; (3) providing assistance to States in removing abandoned fishing gear, marine debris, and abandoned vessels from coral reefs to conserve living marine resources; and (4) cooperative conservation and management of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems with local, regional, or international programs and partners. |
(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, §207, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2804.) |
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The National Marine Sanctuaries Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title III of Pub. L. 92–532, Oct. 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 1061, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 32 (§1431 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1431 of this title and Tables. The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (a), is title III of Pub. L. 89–454, as added by Pub. L. 92–583, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1280, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§1451 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1451 of this title and Tables. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 94–265, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 331, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 38 (§1801 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables. The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§1531 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1531 of this title and Tables. The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 92–522, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1027, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 31 (§1361 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1361 of this title and Tables. |
United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 16 - CONSERVATION |
Bills and Statutes |
United States Code |
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Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 83 - CORAL REEF CONSERVATION Sec. 6406 - National program |
section 6406 |
2019 |
January 24, 2020 |
No |
standard |
86 Stat. 1027, 1061, 1280 87 Stat. 884 90 Stat. 331 114 Stat. 2804 |
Public Law 89-454, Public Law 92-522, Public Law 92-532, Public Law 92-583, Public Law 93-205, Public Law 94-265, Public Law 106-562 |