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16 U.S.C. § 757g (CONSERVATION)
§ 757g. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–146, § 3(a), Dec. 16, 1997, 111 Stat. 2677
text: Section, Pub. L. 89–304, § 7, as added Pub. L. 96–118, § 4, Nov. 16, 1979, 93 Stat. 859; amended Pub. L. 97–453, § 14(b)(3), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2492; Pub. L. 98–613, § 10(a), Oct. 31, 1984, 98 Stat. 3190; Pub. L. 99–432, § 6, Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 990; Pub. L. 100–589, § 3, Nov. 3, 1988, 102 Stat. 2984; Pub. L. 102–130, § 3, Oct. 17, 1991, 105 Stat. 626, related to striped bass population studies.
16 U.S.C. § 758 (CONSERVATION)
§ 758. Exploration, investigation, development, and maintenance of fishing resources and industry of Pacific Ocean
It is the policy of the United States to provide for the exploration, investigation, development, and maintenance of the fishing resources and development of the high seas fishing industry of the United States and its island possessions in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean and intervening seas, for the benefit of the residents of the Pacific island possessions and of the people of the United States.
(Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 451, § 1, 61 Stat. 726; Pub. L. 86–624, § 11(a), (b), July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 412.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1960—Pub. L. 86–624 substituted “the United States and its island possessions” for “the Territories and island possessions of the United States”, and struck out “Territory of Hawaii and” before “Pacific island possessions”.
16 U.S.C. § 758b (CONSERVATION)
§ 758b. Cooperation with agencies, organizations, and others
In carrying out the purposes and objectives of sections 758 and 758a of this title, the Secretary of Commerce may cooperate with appropriate agencies of the State and island governments, and with such educational, industrial, or other organizations, enterprises, and individuals as may be expedient.
(Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 451, § 3, 61 Stat. 726; Pub. L. 86–624, § 11(c), July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 412; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1960—Pub. L. 86–624 substituted “State” for “Territorial”.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, see note set out under section 758a of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 758c (CONSERVATION)
§ 758c. Authorization of appropriations for research laboratory, experiment stations, dock and storehouse facilities, vessels, etc., for activities in the Pacific Ocean; transfer of surplus vessels
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary for the construction, including architectural services, and for furnishings and equipment of a fishery research laboratory and experiment stations in the State of Hawaii and necessary substations at suitable locations, together with suitable dock and storehouse facilities to be used in conjunction with the operation of research and experimental fishing vessels and for the procurement and for the modification, refitting, and equipment of two experimental high-sea fishing vessels, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, and of one multiple purpose high-seas fishing and oceanographical research vessel, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, including necessary naval architectural and engineering services: Provided, however, That no part of said appropriation shall be expended for the acquisition of lands for sites for said laboratory, experiment station, or substations in the State of Hawaii: Provided further, That there are authorized to be transferred to the Secretary of Commerce not to exceed three surplus vessels suitable for conversion and use in oceanographic and biological research and exploratory fishing, by any disposal agency of the Government without reimbursement or transfer of funds.
(Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 451, § 4, 61 Stat. 726; Pub. L. 86–624, § 11(d), July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 412; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1960—Pub. L. 86–624 substituted “State of Hawaii” for “Hawaiian Islands” and for “Territory of Hawaii”.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, see note set out under section 758a of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 758d (CONSERVATION)
§ 758d. Pacific Ocean activities; future appropriations
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated from time to time in fiscal years after 1947—1948 such sums as may be necessary to enable the Secretary of Commerce to carry out the purposes of sections 758 to 758d of this title, including personal services, traveling expenses, transportation of things, purchase, maintenance, and operation of motor vehicles, miscellaneous equipment, and supplies, communications, other contractual services, necessary printing locally, and maintenance, repair, improvement, equipment, and operation of vessels and buildings or other structures.
(Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 451, § 6, 61 Stat. 726; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Words “personal services, traveling expenses, transportation of things, purchase, maintenance, and operation of motor vehicles, miscellaneous equipment, and supplies, communications, other contractual services, necessary printing locally, and maintenance, repair, improvement, equipment, and operation of vessels and buildings or other structures”, appearing in text, were inserted in place of words “all the classes of expenditures enumerated in the foregoing section”. The “foregoing section” referred to section 5 of Act Aug. 4, 1947, which is set out as a note under this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1947–1948
text: Section 5 of act Aug. 4, 1947, authorized appropriation of additional sums for expenses during the fiscal year 1947–1948 to carry out the purposes of sections 758 to 758d of this title.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, see note set out under section 758a of this title.
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 758e (CONSERVATION)
§ 758e. Central, Western, and South Pacific Ocean fisheries development program
The Secretary of Commerce (hereafter referred to in sections 758e to 758e–5 of this title as the “Secretary”) is authorized to carry out, directly or by contract, with the Pacific Fisheries Development Foundation or other agency or organization, a program for the development of the tuna and other latent fisheries resources of the Central, Western, and South Pacific Ocean. The program shall include, but not be limited to, exploration for, and stock assessment of, tuna and other fish; improvement of harvesting techniques; gear development; biological resource monitoring; and an economic evaluation of the potential for tuna and other fisheries in such area.
(Pub. L. 92–444, § 2, Sept. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 745; Pub. L. 94–343, § 1(1), July 6, 1976, 90 Stat. 809; Pub. L. 95–295, § 1(1), June 16, 1978, 92 Stat. 319; Pub. L. 98–498, title IV, § 410, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2309.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Pub. L. 98–498 substituted “Pacific Fisheries Development Foundation” for “Pacific Tuna Development Foundation”.
1978—Pub. L. 95–295 inserted provision authorizing contracts for programs with the Pacific Tuna Development Foundation or other agency or organization.
1976—Pub. L. 94–343 struck “three year” before “program for”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 92–444, § 1, Sept. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 744, provided: “That this Act [enacting this section and sections 758e–1 to 758e–5 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Central, Western, and South Pacific Fisheries Development Act’.”
16 U.S.C. § 758e–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 758e–1. Consultation and cooperation between certain Federal officers, affected States, etc., in carrying out program
In carrying out the purposes of sections 758e to 758e–5 of this title, the Secretary shall consult, and may otherwise cooperate, with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of State, the State of Hawaii and other affected States, the governments of American Samoa and Guam, the Office of the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, educational institutions, the commercial fishing industry, and all appropriate member nations of a South Pacific regional fishery agency (hereinafter referred to in sections 758e to 758e–5 of this title as the “agency”), if such an agency is formed.
(Pub. L. 92–444, § 3, Sept. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 745; Pub. L. 95–295, § 1(2), June 16, 1978, 92 Stat. 319.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1978—Pub. L. 95–295 inserted provisions requiring consultation and cooperation with the Secretary of State, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and all appropriate member nations of a South Pacific regional fishery agency, if such an agency is formed.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
text: For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
16 U.S.C. § 758e–1a (CONSERVATION)
§ 758e–1a. Cooperative program for development of tuna and other latent fishery resources in area; establishment; availability of project information
In addition to the authority granted in section 758e of this title, the Secretary, in consultation with representatives of all interested member nations of the agency, and those parties set forth in section 758e–1 of this title, may establish in accordance with section 758e of this title, a cooperative program for the development of tuna and other latent fisheries resources of the Central, Western, and South Pacific Ocean to be submitted to the President and the Congress within one year following official formation of the agency. The Secretary shall make available to all interested member nations of the agency the results and findings of research or development projects carried out under sections 758e to 758e–5 of this title.
(Pub. L. 92–444, § 4, as added Pub. L. 95–295, § 1(3), June 16, 1978, 92 Stat. 319.)
16 U.S.C. § 758e–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 758e–2. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–386, title I, § 102, Aug. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 821
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–444, § 5, formerly § 4, Sept. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 745; Pub. L. 94–273, § 2(10), Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 375; Pub. L. 94–343, § 1(2), July 6, 1976, 90 Stat. 809; renumbered Pub. L. 95–295, § 1(4), June 16, 1978, 92 Stat. 319, related to submission to President and Congress of annual report by Secretary on Central, Western, and South Pacific Ocean fisheries development program.
16 U.S.C. § 758e–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 758e–3. Regulations; contract terms and conditions
The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 758e to 758e–5 of this title. Any contract entered into pursuant to section 758e of this title shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary deems necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
(Pub. L. 92–444, § 6, formerly § 5, Sept. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 745; renumbered § 6, Pub. L. 95–295, § 1(4), June 16, 1978, 92 Stat. 319.)
16 U.S.C. § 758e–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 758e–4. “Central, Western, and South Pacific Ocean area” defined
As used in sections 758e to 758e–5 of this title, the term “Central, Western, and South Pacific Ocean” means that area of the Pacific Ocean between latitudes 30 degrees north to 30 degrees south and from longitudes 120 degrees east to 130 degrees west.
(Pub. L. 92–444, § 7, formerly § 6, Sept. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 745; renumbered § 7, Pub. L. 95–295, § 1(4), June 16, 1978, 92 Stat. 319.)
16 U.S.C. § 758e–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 758e–5. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated for the period beginning July 1, 1973, and ending June 30, 1976, the sum of $3,000,000, and for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1979, the sum of $4,000,000, and for each of the fiscal years 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995, the sum of $5,000,000, to carry out the purposes of sections 758e to 758e–5 of this title. Sums appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 92–444, § 8, formerly § 7, Sept. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 745; Pub. L. 94–343, § 1(3), July 6, 1976, 90 Stat. 809; renumbered § 8 and amended Pub. L. 95–295, §§ 1(4), 2, June 16, 1978, 92 Stat. 319, 320; Pub. L. 97–453, § 15(d), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2493; Pub. L. 99–659, title IV, § 403, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3737; Pub. L. 101–627, title VI, § 601, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4463.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Pub. L. 101–627, which directed the substitution of “1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995” for “and 1988” in section 7 of the Central, Western, and South Pacific Fisheries Development Act, meaning section 7 of Pub. L. 92–444, was executed by making the substitution in section 8 of Pub. L. 92–444, this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the renumbering of section 7 as 8 by Pub. L. 95–295, § 1(4).
1986—Pub. L. 99–659 inserted provision authorizing appropriations for each of fiscal years 1986, 1987, and 1988.
1983—Pub. L. 97–453 substituted “1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985” for “and 1982”.
1978—Pub. L. 95–295 inserted provision authorizing appropriations of $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1980 to 1982, and substituted “$4,000,000” for “$3,000,000”.
1976—Pub. L. 94–343 inserted provision authorizing appropriations for period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending Sept. 30, 1979, the sum of $3,000,000.
16 U.S.C. § 759 (CONSERVATION)
§ 759. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, act Aug. 18, 1949, ch. 478, § 2, 63 Stat. 616, authorized Secretary of the Interior through the Fish and Wildlife Service to undertake an Atlantic Coast shad study, prescribed a $75,000 per annum cost limitation for a six year period, and authorized transfer to such Service from Federal agencies or corporations surplus boats or equipment for conduct of the studies.
Section 4 of act Aug. 18, 1949 authorized appropriations for carrying out the purposes of act Aug. 18, 1949.
16 U.S.C. § 760–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 760–1. Kentucky fish hatchery; authorization of appropriations
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated from time to time, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of section 760 of this title.
(July 18, 1950, ch. 465, § 2, 64 Stat. 343.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Appropriation for Acquisition of Lands and Construction
text: In addition to enacting this section, section 2 of act July 18, 1950, authorized a maximum appropriation of $275,000 for the acquisition of lands and water rights or interests therein and the construction and equipment of the station provided for by section 760.
16 U.S.C. § 760–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 760–2. Establishment of fish hatchery in Montana
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to establish, construct, equip, operate, and maintain a new fish hatchery in the vicinity of Miles City, Montana.
(June 4, 1956, ch. 366, § 1, 70 Stat. 247.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Miles City National Fish Hatchery
text: Pub. L. 99–432, § 7, Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 990, provided that: “Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary of the Interior shall convey to the State of Montana, without reimbursement to the United States and no later than thirty days following enactment of this legislation [Oct. 1, 1986], all of the rights (including all water rights), title, and interest of the United States in and to the fish hatchery property located south of Miles City, Montana, and known as the Miles City National Fish Hatchery, consisting of 168.22 acres, more or less, of land, together with any improvements and related personal property thereon. The property conveyed shall be used by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks as part of the Montana fishery resources management program. If the property conveyed is ever used for other than these purposes, title to such property shall revert to the United States.”
Similar provisions were contained in Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(h) [title I, § 112], Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat. 1783–242, 1783–262, and Pub. L. 99–591, § 101(h) [title I, § 112], Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341–242, 3341–262.
heading: Appropriations
text: Section 2 of act June 4, 1956, authorized an appropriation of $465,000 to carry out this section.
16 U.S.C. § 760–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 760–3. Establishment of trout hatchery in Pisgah National Forest
The Secretary of the Interior, after consulting with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish, construct, equip, operate, and maintain a trout hatchery at an appropriate location on the Davidson River in the Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina.
(June 18, 1956, ch. 404, § 1, 70 Stat. 292.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Appropriations
text: Section 2 of act June 18, 1956, authorized the appropriation of $375,000 to carry out the purposes of this section.
16 U.S.C. § 760–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 760–4. Establishment of trout hatchery at Pittsford, Vermont
The Secretary of the Interior shall develop, reconstruct, equip, operate, and maintain the Federal fish hatchery, known as the Holden trout hatchery, at Pittsford, Vermont, in accordance with the program established by the Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, for the improvement of such hatchery.
(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 845, § 1, 70 Stat. 897.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Pub. L. 111–8, div. E, title I, § 116, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 724, provided that: “The Pittsford National Fish Hatchery in Chittenden, Vermont is hereby renamed the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery.”
heading: Appropriations
text: Section 2 of act Aug. 1, 1956, authorized the appropriation of $220,000 to carry out the provisions of this section.
16 U.S.C. § 760–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 760–5. Establishment of fish hatchery at Paint Bank, Virginia
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to construct, equip, maintain, and operate a new fish hatchery in the vicinity of Paint Bank, Virginia.
(Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 943, § 1, 70 Stat. 1020.)
16 U.S.C. § 760–9 (CONSERVATION)
§ 760–9. Establishment of fish hatchery in Pennsylvania
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to establish, construct, equip, operate, and maintain a new fish hatchery in the northwestern part of the State of Pennsylvania.
(Pub. L. 86–205, § 1, Aug. 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 430.)
16 U.S.C. § 760–10 (CONSERVATION)
§ 760–10. Pennsylvania fish hatchery; authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of section 760–9 of this title.
(Pub. L. 86–205, § 2, Aug. 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 430.)
16 U.S.C. § 760–11 (CONSERVATION)
§ 760–11. Acceptance and development of fish hatchery in South Carolina
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in his discretion and upon such terms and conditions as he shall consider to be in the public interest, to accept by donation on behalf of the United States, title to the Orangeburg County, South Carolina, fish hatchery, together with the right to take adequate water from Orangeburg County Lake therefor. The Secretary is authorized to rehabilitate and expand the rearing ponds and other hatchery facilities, to purchase lands adjoining such station in connection with the rehabilitation and expansion of such facilities, and to equip, operate, and maintain said fish hatchery.
(Pub. L. 86–572, § 1, July 5, 1960, 74 Stat. 311.)
16 U.S.C. § 760–12 (CONSERVATION)
§ 760–12. South Carolina fish hatchery; authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of section 760–11 of this title.
(Pub. L. 86–572, § 2, July 5, 1960, 74 Stat. 311.)
16 U.S.C. § 760a (CONSERVATION)
§ 760a. Atlantic Coast fish study for development and protection of fish resources
The Secretary of Commerce is directed to undertake a comprehensive continuing study of species of fish of the Atlantic coast, including bays, sounds, and tributaries, for the purpose of recommending to the States of such coast appropriate measures for the development and protection of such resources and their wisest utilization, whether for sports or commercial fishing or both, including the limitations on season, take per unit of time, per man, or per gear, or such other recommendations as will most effectively provide for the public the maximum production and utilization of such fish consistent with the maintenance of an adequate brood reserve.
(Aug. 25, 1950, ch. 782, § 1, 64 Stat. 474; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, see note set out under section 755 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 760b (CONSERVATION)
§ 760b. Equipment for studies; cooperation of Federal departments and agencies
The Secretary is directed to make application through appropriate channels to other Federal departments or agencies for such boats and other equipment in custody of such departments or agencies as may be suitable for studies authorized hereunder, and such Federal departments and agencies are authorized to transfer such boats and other equipment to the Department of Commerce without reimbursement of funds.
(Aug. 25, 1950, ch. 782, § 2, 64 Stat. 474; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: “Department of Commerce” substituted in text for “Department of the Interior” in view of transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, see note set out under section 755 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 760c (CONSERVATION)
§ 760c. Studies; authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated from time to time, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums, not in excess of $250,000 per annum, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of sections 760a to 760c of this title.
(Aug. 25, 1950, ch. 782, § 3, 64 Stat. 474.)