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16 U.S.C. § 773j (CONSERVATION)
§ 773j. Authorization of appropriations
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1983 and beyond, such sums as may be necessary for carrying out the Convention and this subchapter, including—
(a) necessary travel expenses of the United States Commissioners or alternate Commissioners; and
(b) the United States share of the joint expenses of the Commission: Provided, That the Commissioners shall not, with respect to commitments concerning the United States share of the joint expenses of the Commission, be subject to section 262(b) 1 of title 22 insofar as it limits the authority of United States representatives to international organizations with respect to such commitments.
(Pub. L. 97–176, § 12, May 17, 1982, 96 Stat. 84.)
16 U.S.C. § 773k (CONSERVATION)
§ 773k. Location of office space and other facilities on or near University of Washington campus in State of Washington
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the Secretary of State to provide for fiscal year 1983 and beyond, by contract, grant, or otherwise, facilities for office and any other necessary space for the Commission. Such facilities shall be located on or near the campus of the University of Washington in the State of Washington and shall be provided without regard to the cost-sharing provisions in the Convention.
(Pub. L. 97–176, § 13, May 17, 1982, 96 Stat. 84.)
16 U.S.C. § 776...776f (CONSERVATION)
§§ 776 to 776f. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–5, § 13, Mar. 15, 1985, 99 Stat. 15
text: Section 776, acts July 29, 1947, ch. 345, § 2, 61 Stat. 511; July 11, 1957, Pub. L. 85–102, §§ 1–3, 71 Stat. 293, provided definitions for this chapter. See section 3631 et seq. of this title.
text: Section 776a, acts July 29, 1947, ch. 345, § 3, 61 Stat. 511; July 11, 1957, Pub. L. 85–102, § 3, 71 Stat. 294, related to unlawful acts by persons or vessels. See section 3631 et seq. of this title.
text: Section 776b, acts July 29, 1947, ch. 345, § 4, 61 Stat. 512; July 11, 1957, Pub. L. 85–102, § 3, 71 Stat. 294, related to penalties imposed for the omission of or fraudulent returns, records, and reports. See section 3631 et seq. of this title.
text: Section 776c, acts July 29, 1947, ch. 345, § 5, 61 Stat. 512; July 11, 1957, Pub. L. 85–102, § 3, 71 Stat. 294, related to penalties and forfeitures, and procedures involving violations. See section 3631 et seq. of this title.
text: Section 776d, acts July 29, 1947, ch. 345, § 6, 61 Stat. 513; July 11, 1957, Pub. L. 85–102, § 3, 71 Stat. 294; Oct. 17, 1968, Pub. L. 90–578, title IV, § 402(b)(2), 82 Stat. 1118; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, provided enforcement procedures for this chapter. See section 3631 et seq. of this title.
text: Section 776e, acts July 29, 1947, ch. 345, § 7, 61 Stat. 514; July 11, 1957, Pub. L. 85–102, § 4, 71 Stat. 294, related to the cooperation of Federal agencies and the conduct of scientific investigations. See section 3631 et seq. of this title.
text: Section 776f, acts July 29, 1947, ch. 345, § 8, 61 Stat. 514; Oct. 18, 1972, Pub. L. 92–504, 86 Stat. 907, related to authorizations. See section 3631 et seq. of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 99–5, § 13, Mar. 15, 1985, 99 Stat. 15, provided that the repeal of this chapter is effective Dec. 31, 1985.
heading: Effective Date
text: Act July 29, 1947, ch. 345, § 10, 61 Stat. 514, which provided that this Act [this chapter] shall be effective thirty days from the date of its approval [July 29, 1947], was repealed by Pub. L. 99–5, § 13, Mar. 15, 1985, 99 Stat. 15.
heading: Short Title
text: Act July 29, 1947, ch. 345, § 1, 61 Stat. 511, as amended by Pub. L. 85–102, § 3, July 11, 1957, 71 Stat. 294, which provided that this Act [this chapter] may be cited as the “Sockeye Salmon or Pink Salmon Fishing Act of 1947”, was repealed by Pub. L. 99–5, § 13, Mar. 15, 1985, 99 Stat. 15.
heading: Savings Provision
text: Act July 29, 1947, ch. 345, § 9, 61 Stat. 514, which provided that if any provision of this Act [this chapter] is held invalid for any cause, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions hereof, was repealed by Pub. L. 99–5, § 13, Mar. 15, 1985, 99 Stat. 15.
16 U.S.C. § 777d (CONSERVATION)
§ 777d. Certification of funds deducted for expenses and amounts apportioned to States
For each fiscal year beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 1951, the Secretary of the Interior shall certify, at the time at which a deduction or apportionment is made, to the Secretary of the Treasury, and to each State fish and game department, the sum which he has estimated to be deducted for administering this chapter and the sum which he has apportioned to each State for such fiscal year.
(Aug. 9, 1950, ch. 658, § 5, 64 Stat. 432; Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title X, § 1014(a)(4), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1015; Pub. L. 106–408, title I, § 125, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1775.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Pub. L. 106–408 inserted “, at the time at which a deduction or apportionment is made,” after “certify” and struck out “and executing” after “administering”.
1984—Pub. L. 98–369 struck out provisions relating to notice by the State to the Secretary of intention to accept, and use of funds where the State fails to accept.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 98–369 effective Oct. 1, 1984, and applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1984, see section 1014(b) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 777 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, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see note set out under section 777 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 777f (CONSERVATION)
§ 777f. Payments by United States
(a) Payments and advances to States
When the Secretary of the Interior shall find that any project approved by him has been completed or, if involving research relating to fish, is being conducted, in compliance with said plans and specifications, he shall cause to be paid to the proper authority of said State the amount set aside for said project. The Secretary of the Interior may, in his discretion, from time to time, make payments on said project as the same progresses; but these payments, including previous payments, if any, shall not be more than the United States’ pro rata share of the project in conformity with said plans and specifications. If a State has elected to avail itself of the benefits of this chapter by preparing a comprehensive fish and wildlife plan as provided for under option (1) of subsection (a) of section 777e of this title, and this plan has been approved by the Secretary of the Interior, then the Secretary may, in his discretion, and under such rules and regulations, as he may prescribe, advance funds to the State for financing the United States’ pro rata share agreed upon between the State fish and game department and the Secretary.
(b) Construction work; joint payments
Any construction work and labor in each State shall be performed in accordance with its laws and under the direct supervision of the State fish and game department, subject to the inspection and approval of the Secretary of the Interior and in accordance with the rules and regulations made pursuant to this chapter. The Secretary of the Interior and the State fish and game department of each State may jointly determine at what times and in what amounts payments shall be made under this chapter. Such payments shall be made against the said appropriation to such official or officials, or depository, as may be designated by the State fish and game department and authorized under the laws of the State to receive public funds of the State.
(Aug. 9, 1950, ch. 658, § 7, 64 Stat. 433; Pub. L. 91–503, title II, § 202, Oct. 23, 1970, 84 Stat. 1103.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1970—Pub. L. 91–503 divided existing provisions into subsecs. (a) and (b) and authorized advance payments by the Secretary to the States for financing the United States’ pro rata share of the comprehensive fish and wildlife plan.
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, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see note set out under section 777 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 777i (CONSERVATION)
§ 777i. Rules and regulations
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to make rules and regulations for carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
(Aug. 9, 1950, ch. 658, § 10, 64 Stat. 434.)
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, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see note set out under section 777 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 777j (CONSERVATION)
§ 777j. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–348, § 1(14), Nov. 8, 1965, 79 Stat. 1311
text: Section, act Aug. 9, 1950, ch. 658, § 11, 64 Stat. 434, required the Secretary of the Interior to make an annual report to the Congress giving detailed information as to the projects established under this chapter and expenditures therefor.
16 U.S.C. § 777l (CONSERVATION)
§ 777l. State use of contributions
A State may use contributions of funds, real property, materials, and services to carry out an activity under this chapter in lieu of payment by the State of the State share of the cost of such activity. Such a State share shall be considered to be paid in an amount equal to the fair market value of any contribution so used.
(Aug. 9, 1950, ch. 658, § 13, as added Pub. L. 100–448, § 6(c)(2), Sept. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 1841.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Another section 13 of act Aug. 9, 1950, ch. 658, which was classified as a note under section 777 of this title, was repealed by Pub. L. 106–408, title I, § 122(a)(1), Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1772.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1988, see section 6(e) of Pub. L. 100–448, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 777 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 777n (CONSERVATION)
§ 777n. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title X, § 10001(g)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1621
text: Section, act Aug. 9, 1950, ch. 658, § 15, as added Pub. L. 109–59, title X, § 10119, Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1929; amended Pub. L. 109–74, title I, § 103, Sept. 29, 2005, 119 Stat. 2031, related to expenditure of remaining balance in the Boat Safety Account.
text: A prior section 15 of act Aug. 9, 1950, was renumbered section 16 and is set out as a note under section 777 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 778 (CONSERVATION)
§ 778. Establishment of experiment stations; purpose of research
The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish 1 or more centers for the purpose of carrying on a program of research and experimentation—
(1) to determine species of fishes most suitable for culture on a commercial basis in shallow reservoirs and flooded rice lands;
(2) to determine methods for production of fingerling fishes for stocking in commercial reservoirs;
(3) to develop methods for the control of parasites and diseases of brood fishes and of fingerlings prior to stocking;
(4) to develop economical methods for raising the more desirable species of fishes to a marketable size;
(5) to determine, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, the effects of fish-rice rotations, including crops other than rice commonly grown on rice farms, upon both the fish and other crops; and
(6) to develop suitable methods for harvesting the fish crop and preparing it for marketing, including a study of sport fishing as a means of such harvest.
(Pub. L. 85–342, § 1, Mar. 15, 1958, 72 Stat. 35; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 889(a)(1), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1180.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–127, in introductory provisions, substituted “Secretary of Agriculture shall” for “Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to” and “1 or more centers” for “an experiment station or stations” and, in par. (5), substituted “Secretary of the Interior” for “Department of Agriculture”.
16 U.S.C. § 778a (CONSERVATION)
§ 778a. Acquisition of lands; construction of buildings; employment of personnel; cooperation with other agencies; publication of results
For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized (1) to acquire by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise such suitable lands, to construct such buildings, to acquire such equipment and apparatus, and to employ such officers and employees as he deems necessary; (2) to cooperate with State and other institutions and agencies upon such terms and conditions as he determines to be appropriate; and (3) to make public the results of such research and experiments conducted pursuant to section 778 of this title.
(Pub. L. 85–342, § 2, Mar. 15, 1958, 72 Stat. 35; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 889(a)(2), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1180.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–127 substituted “the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized” for “the Secretary of the Interior is authorized”.
16 U.S.C. § 778b (CONSERVATION)
§ 778b. Cooperation with Secretary of the Interior
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to cooperate in carrying out the provisions of this chapter by furnishing such information and assistance as may be requested by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(Pub. L. 85–342, § 3, Mar. 15, 1958, 72 Stat. 35; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 889(a)(3), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1180.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–127 substituted “the Secretary of the Interior” for “The Department of Agriculture” and “requested by the Secretary of Agriculture” for “requested by the Secretary of the Interior”.
16 U.S.C. § 778d...778h (CONSERVATION)
§§ 778d to 778h. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections, Pub. L. 89–701, §§ 1–5, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1089, 1090, related to fish protein concentrate and authorized the Secretary of the Interior to promote studies, conduct research and experiments, and construct and lease experiment and demonstration plants. The authority of the Secretary under these sections expired at the expiration of five years from Nov. 2, 1966 by the express terms of section 778h of this title.
Section 778f was amended by Pub. L. 90–549, Oct. 4, 1968, 82 Stat. 936.
16 U.S.C. § 779...779f (CONSERVATION)
§§ 779 to 779f. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–659, title III, § 309, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3736
text: Section 779, Pub. L. 88–309, § 2, May 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 197; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090; Pub. L. 94–273, § 4(3), Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 377; Pub. L. 94–485, § 1(1), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2326, defined terms used in this chapter.
text: Section 779a, Pub. L. 88–309, § 3, May 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 197; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, related to cooperation with States on projects for the research and development of commercial fisheries resources, joint projects between States, consent to interstate compacts, and reservation of right to alter, amend or repeal consent.
text: Section 779b, Pub. L. 88–309, § 4, May 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 197; Pub. L. 90–551, §§ 1–3, Oct. 4, 1968, 82 Stat. 957; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090; Pub. L. 92–590, §§ 1–3, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1303; Pub. L. 95–53, June 22, 1977, 91 Stat. 249; Pub. L. 96–262, § 1, June 5, 1980, 94 Stat. 437; Pub. L. 97–389, title I, § 101, Dec. 29, 1982, 96 Stat. 1949, authorized appropriations to carry out this chapter.
text: Section 779c, Pub. L. 88–309, § 5, May 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 198; Pub. L. 94–273, § 3(3), Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 376; Pub. L. 94–485, § 1(2), (3), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2326, provided for apportionment among States of funds appropriated under former section 779b of this title.
text: Section 779d, Pub. L. 88–309, § 6, May 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 198; Pub. L. 94–485, § 1(4), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2326, provided for approval of projects for funding, and payment of benefits, under this chapter.
text: Section 779e, Pub. L. 88–309, § 7, May 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 199, related to working conditions on projects funded, and to disposal of property acquired, under this chapter.
text: Section 779f, Pub. L. 88–309, § 8, May 20, 1964, 78 Stat. 199, authorized promulgation of rules and regulations.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1987, see section 310 of Pub. L. 99–659, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4101 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 781 (CONSERVATION)
§ 781. Taking or catching, in waters of Gulf or Straits of Florida, commercial sponges of less than prescribed size, and landing or possession of same
It is unlawful for any citizen of the United States, or person owing duty of obedience to the laws of the United States, or any boat or vessel of the United States, or person belonging to or on any such boat or vessel, to take or catch, by any means or method, in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the Straits of Florida outside of State territorial limits, any commercial sponges measuring when wet less than five inches in their maximum diameter, or for any person or vessel to land, deliver, cure, offer for sale, or have in possession at any port or place in the United States, or on any boat or vessel of the United States, any such commercial sponges.
(Aug. 15, 1914, ch. 253, § 1, 38 Stat. 692.)
16 U.S.C. § 782 (CONSERVATION)
§ 782. Sponges of less than prescribed size; possession prima facie evidence
The presence of sponges of a diameter of less than five inches on any vessel or boat of the United States engaged in sponging in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the Straits of Florida outside of State territorial limits, or the possession of any sponges of less than the said diameter sold or delivered by such vessels, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(Aug. 15, 1914, ch. 253, § 2, 38 Stat. 692.)
16 U.S.C. § 783 (CONSERVATION)
§ 783. Punishment for violations of law; liability of vessels
Every person, partnership, or association guilty of a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to a fine of not more than $500, and in addition such fine shall be a lien against the vessel or boat on which the offense is committed, and said vessel or boat shall be seized and proceeded against by process of libel in any court having jurisdiction of the offense.
(Aug. 15, 1914, ch. 253, § 3, 38 Stat. 692.)
16 U.S.C. § 791a (CONSERVATION)
§ 791a. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the “Federal Power Act”.
(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. III, § 321, formerly § 320, as added Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, § 213, 49 Stat. 863; renumbered Pub. L. 95–617, title II, § 212, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3148.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of part III of the Federal Power Act, and not as part of part I of that Act which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 2013 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 113–23, § 1(a), Aug. 9, 2013, 127 Stat. 493, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 798, 823a, and 2705 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes preceding section 791 and under section 797 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013’.”
heading: Short Title of 1990 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 101–575, § 1, Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2834, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 2243 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amending sections 796 and 824a–3 of this title and sections 2014, 2061, 2201, and 2284 of Title 42, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 796 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990’.”
heading: Short Title of 1988 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 100–473, § 1, Oct. 6, 1988, 102 Stat. 2299, provided that: “This Act [amending section 824e of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 824e of this title] may be cited as the ‘Regulatory Fairness Act’.”
heading: Short Title of 1986 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 99–495, § 1(a), Oct. 16, 1986, 100 Stat. 1243, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 797b and 823b of this title, amending sections 797, 800, 802, 803, 807, 808, 817, 823a, 824a–3, and 824j of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 797, 803, 823a, 824a–3, and 825h of this title] may be cited as the ‘Electric Consumers Protection Act of 1986’.”
16 U.S.C. § 793a (CONSERVATION)
§ 793a. Repealed. Pub. L. 87–367, title I, § 103(5), Oct. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 787
text: Section, Pub. L. 86–626, title I, § 101, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 430, authorized the Federal Power Commission to place four additional positions in grade 18, one in grade 17 and one in grade 16 of the General Schedule of the Classification Act of 1949.
(CONSERVATION)
§§ 794, 795. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 794, which required the work of the commission to be performed by and through the Departments of War, Interior, and Agriculture and their personnel, consisted of the second paragraph of section 2 of act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063, which was omitted in the revision of said section 2 by act June 23, 1930, ch. 572, § 1, 46 Stat. 798. The first and third paragraphs of said section 2 were formerly classified to sections 793 and 795 of this title.
Section 795, which related to expenses of the commission generally, consisted of the third paragraph of section 2 of act June 10, 1920, ch. 285, 41 Stat. 1063. Such section 2 was amended generally by act June 23, 1930, ch. 572, § 1, 46 Stat. 798, and is classified to section 793 of this title. The first and second paragraphs of said section 2 were formerly classified to sections 793 and 794 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 797a (CONSERVATION)
§ 797a. Congressional authorization for permits, licenses, leases, or authorizations for dams, conduits, reservoirs, etc., within national parks or monuments
On and after March 3, 1921, no permit, license, lease, or authorization for dams, conduits, reservoirs, power houses, transmission lines, or other works for storage or carriage of water, or for the development, transmission, or utilization of power within the limits as constituted, March 3, 1921, of any national park or national monument shall be granted or made without specific authority of Congress.
(Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 129, 41 Stat. 1353.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Provisions repealing so much of this chapter “as authorizes licensing such uses of existing national parks and national monuments by the Federal Power Commission” have been omitted.
Section was not enacted as part of the Federal Power Act which generally comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Construction
text: Act Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 687, title II, § 212, 49 Stat. 847, provided that nothing in this chapter should be construed to repeal or amend the provisions of the act approved Mar. 3, 1921 (41 Stat. 1353) [16 U.S.C. 797a] or the provisions of any other Act relating to national parks and national monuments. See note preceding section 791 of this title.