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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 1151', '§ 1152', '§ 1153', '§ 1154', '§ 1155', '§ 1156', '§ 1157', '§ 1158', '§ 1159', '§ 1160', '§ 1161', '§ 1162', '§ 1163', '§ 1164', '§ 1165', '§ 1166', '§ 1167', '§ 1168', '§ 1169', '§ 1169', '§ 1169', '§ 1170', '§ 1171', '§ 1172', '§ 1173', '§ 1174', '§ 1175', '§ 1181', '§ 1151', '§ 101', '§ 2', '§ 303', '§ 602', '§ 1152', '§ 102', '§ 2', '§ 602', '§ 1153', '§ 103', '§ 2', '§ 1154', '§ 104', '§ 2', '§ 1155', '§ 105', '§ 2', '§ 1156', '§ 106', '§ 2', '§ 1157', '§ 107', '§ 2', '§ 1158', '§ 108', '§ 2', '§ 1159', '§ 109', '§ 2', '§ 1161', '§ 201', '§ 2', '§ 1', '§ 144', '§ 106', '§ 1162', '§ 202', '§ 2', '§ 1163', '§ 203', '§ 2', '§ 1164', '§ 204', '§ 2', '§ 1165', '§ 1', '§ 144', '§ 104', '§ 205', '§ 2', '§ 1', '§ 144', '§ 104', '§ 1166', '§ 458', '§ 206', '§ 2', '§ 9', '§ 1', '§ 144', '§ 103', '§ 4403', '§ 1167', '§ 207', '§ 2', '§ 1168', '§ 208', '§ 102', '§ 2', '§ 1169', '§ 211', '§ 2', '§ 1169', '§ 212', '§ 2208', '§ 1169', '§ 212', '§ 1', '§ 144', '§ 106', '§ 1171', '§ 301', '§ 2', '§ 1172', '§ 302', '§ 2', '§ 321', '§ 1173', '§ 303', '§ 2', '§ 1174', '§ 304', '§ 2', '§ 1175', '§ 305', '§ 2', '§ 1181']

US - Seal - Chapter 24. Conservation and Protection of North Pacific Fur Seals. | Animal Legal & Historical Center
Full Statute Name: United States Code Annotated. Title 16. Conservation. Chapter 24. Conservation and Protection of North Pacific Fur Seals. Subchapter I. Fur Seal Management.
Popular Title: Fur Seal Act
Primary Citation: 16 USC 1151 - 1187
Date Adopted: 1966
Statute Text: § 1151 . Definitions
§ 1152 . Prohibitions
§ 1153 . Sealing permitted by Aleuts, Eskimos, and Indians
§ 1154 . Scientific research on fur seal resources; use of fur seals for educational, scientific, or exhibition purposes
§ 1155 . Authority of Secretary of Commerce
§ 1156 . Enforcement provisions
§ 1157 . North Pacific Fur Seal Commission; appointment of United States Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Advisors; duties, compensation, and travel expenses
§ 1158 . Acceptance or rejection by Secretaries of State and Commerce of Commission recommendations
§ 1159 . Federal agency consultations with and technical assistance to Secretary of Commerce or Commission; reimbursement for assistance
[§ 1160 does not exist]
§ 1161 . Administration of fur seal rookeries and other Federal real and personal property on Pribilof Islands
§ 1162 . Authority of Secretary to operate, maintain, and repair Government-owned property; necessary facilities, services, and equipment for Federal employees and dependents
§ 1163 . Responsibility of Alaska to meet educational needs of Pribilof Islands citizens
§ 1164 . Responsibility of Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide medical and dental care to Pribilof Islands natives
§ 1165 . Disposal of Federal property on Pribilof Islands
§ 1166 . Financial assistance
§ 1167 . Leases, permits, agreements, and contracts with public or private agencies or persons
§ 1168 . Civil service retirement benefits
§ 1169 . Regulations
§ 1169a . Annuities and survivor annuities; recomputation
§ 1169b . Use of local entities
[§ 1170 does not exist]
§ 1171 . Seizure and forfeiture of vessels
§ 1172 . Practice and procedure
§ 1173 . Regulations
§ 1174 . Penalties
§ 1175 . Authorization of appropriations
§§ 1181 to 1187. Omitted
§ 1151. Definitions (a) "Commission" means the North Pacific Fur Seal Commission established pursuant to article V of the Convention.
(l ) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title I, § 101, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1091; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 835; Pub.L. 102-251, Title III, § 303, Mar. 9, 1992, 106 Stat. 65; Pub.L. 103-199, Title VI, § 602(1), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2327.)
§ 1152. Prohibitions It is unlawful, except as provided in this chapter or by regulation of the Secretary, for any person or vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to engage in the taking of fur seals in the North Pacific Ocean or on lands or waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, or to use any port or harbor or other place under the jurisdiction of the United States for any purpose connected in any way with such taking, or for any person to transport, import, offer for sale, or possess at any port or place or on any vessel, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, fur seals or the parts thereof, including, but not limited to, raw, dressed, or dyed fur seal skins, taken contrary to the provisions of this chapter or the Convention, or for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to refuse to permit, except within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States, a duly authorized official of Canada, Japan, or Russia to board and search any vessel which is outfitted for the harvesting of living marine resources and which is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to determine whether such vessel is engaged in sealing contrary to the provisions of said Convention.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title I, § 102, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1091; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 836; Pub.L. 103-199, Title VI, § 602(2), Dec. 17, 1993, 107 Stat. 2327.)
§ 1153. Sealing permitted by Aleuts, Eskimos, and Indians (a) Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos who dwell on the coasts of the North Pacific Ocean are permitted to take fur seals and dispose of their skins after the skins have been officially marked and certified by a person authorized by the Secretary: Provided, That the seals are taken for subsistence uses as defined in section 1379(f)(2) of this title, and only in canoes not transported by or used in connection with other vessels, and propelled entirely by oars, paddles, or sails, and manned by not more than five persons each, in the way hitherto practiced and without the use of firearms. This authority shall not apply to Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos while they are employed by any person for the purpose of taking fur seals or are under contract to deliver the skins to any person.
(b) Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos who live on the Pribilof Islands are authorized to take fur seals for subsistence purposes as defined in section 1379(f)(2) of this title, under such conditions as recommended by the Commission and accepted by the Secretary of State pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Secretary.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title I, § 103, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1091; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 836.)
§ 1154. Scientific research on fur seal resources; use of fur seals for educational, scientific, or exhibition purposes The Secretary shall (1) conduct such scientific research and investigations on the fur seal resources of the North Pacific Ocean as he deems necessary to carry out the obligations of the United States under the Convention, and (2) permit, subject to such terms and conditions as he deems desirable, the taking, transportation, importation, exportation, or possession of fur seals or their parts for educational, scientific, or exhibition purposes.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title I, § 104, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1091; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 836.)
§ 1155. Authority of Secretary of Commerce (a) Regulations with respect to taking of fur seals on Pribilof Islands and on lands subject to United States jurisdiction
The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations with respect to the taking of fur seals on the Pribilof Islands and on lands subject to the jurisdiction of the United States as he deems necessary and appropriate for the conservation, management, and protection of the fur seal population, and to dispose of any fur seals seized or forfeited pursuant to this chapter, and to carry out the provisions of the Convention, and shall deliver to authorized agents of the parties such fur seal skins as the parties are entitled to under the Convention.
(b) Agreements with public and private entities
The Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with any public or private agency or person for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Convention and of this subchapter, including but not limited to the taking of fur seals on the Pribilof Islands, and the curing and marketing of the sealskins and other seal parts, and may retain the proceeds therefrom.
(c) Taking of fur seals on Saint Paul and Saint George Islands; preference; separate fund in Treasury
The Secretary shall give preference to the village corporations of Saint Paul and Saint George Islands established pursuant to section 1607 of Title 43 for the taking of fur seals on the village corporations' respective islands, and the curing and marketing of the sealskins and other seal parts, and may retain the proceeds therefrom. Any proceeds therefrom will be deposited in a separate fund in the Treasury and will be available to the Secretary, subject to appropriations, for the purpose of this section. All seal harvests will be financed, to the extent possible, from proceeds collected in preceding years or unsold assets retained from harvests conducted in preceding years. In the event that such assets and proceeds are insufficient, as determined by the Secretary, to finance the seal harvest in accordance with the requirements of the Convention, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal year 1984, and for fiscal year 1985 and beyond if the Convention is extended by protocol signed by the parties and made effective as to the United States, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the harvest and curing on the Pribilof Islands. Such amounts as are determined by the Secretary to exceed amounts required to carry out this section shall be transferred to the General Fund of the Treasury.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title I, § 105, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1092; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 836.)
§ 1156. Enforcement Provisions (a) Search of vessels; certificate of identification; exhibition to master
Any person authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter who has reasonable cause to believe that any vessel outfitted for the harvesting of living marine resources and subject to the jurisdiction of any of the parties to the Convention is violating the provisions of article III of the Convention may, except within the areas in which another State exercises fisheries jurisdiction, board and search such vessel. Such person shall carry a special certificate of identification issued by the Secretary or Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating which shall be in English, Japanese, and Russian and which shall be exhibited to the master of the vessel upon request.
(b) Seizure; arrest; notice; delivery of vessel or person to authorized officials; custody
If, after boarding and searching such vessel, such person continues to have reasonable cause to believe that such vessel, or any person onboard, is violating said article, he may seize such vessel or arrest such person, or both. The Secretary of State shall, as soon as practicable, notify the party having jurisdiction over the vessel or person of such seizure or arrest.
The Secretary or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, upon request of the Secretary of State, shall deliver the seized vessel or arrested person, or both, as promptly as practicable to the authorized officials of said party: Provided, That whenever said party cannot immediately accept such delivery, the Secretary or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may, upon the request of the Secretary of State, keep the vessel or person in custody within the United States.
(c) Testimony of enforcement agents
At the request of said party, the Secretary or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall direct the person authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter to attend the trial as a witness in any case arising under said article or give testimony by deposition, and shall produce such records and files or copies thereof as may be necessary to establish the offense.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title I, § 106, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1092; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 837.)
§ 1157. North Pacific Fur Seal Commission; appointment of United States Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Advisors; duties, compensation, and travel expenses The President shall appoint to the Commission a United States Commissioner who shall serve at the pleasure of the President. The President may appoint one Native from each of the two inhabited Pribilof Islands to serve as Advisors to the Commissioner and as liaisons between the Commissioner and the Natives of the Pribilof Islands. The President may also appoint other interested parties as Advisors to the Commissioner. Such Advisors shall serve at the pleasure of the President. The President may also appoint a Deputy United States Commissioner who shall serve at the pleasure of the President. The Deputy Commissioner shall be the principal adviser of the Commissioner, and shall perform the duties of the Commissioner in the case of his death, resignation, absence, or illness. The Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, and the Advisors shall receive no compensation for their services. The Commissioners may be paid traval [FN1] expenses and per diem in lieu of subsistence at the rates authorized by section 5703 of Title 5 when engaged in the performance of their duties.
[FN1] So in original. Probably should be "travel".
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title I, § 107, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1093; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 838.)
§ 1158. Acceptance or rejection by Secretaries of State and Commerce of Commission recommendations The Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary, is authorized to accept or reject, on behalf of the United States, recommendations made by the Commission pursuant to article V of the Convention.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title I, § 108, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1093; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 838.)
§ 1159. Federal agency consultations with and technical assistance to Secretary of Commerce or Commission; reimbursement for assistance The head of any Federal agency is authorized to consult with and provide technical assistance to the Secretary or the Commission whenever such assistance is needed and reasonably can be furnished in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter. Any Federal agency furnishing assistance hereunder may expend its own funds for such purposes, with or without reimbursement.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title I, § 109, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1093; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 838.)
§ 1161. Administration of fur seal rookeries and other Federal real and personal property on Pribilof Islands The Secretary shall administer the fur seal rookeries and other Federal real and personal property on the Pribilof Islands, with the exception of lands purchased by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under section 1417 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96-487) or acquired or purchased by any other authority after October 14, 1983, and, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall ensure that activities on such property are consistent with the purposes of conserving, managing, and protecting the North Pacific fur seals and other wildlife and for other purposes consistent with that primary purpose.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 201, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1093; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 838; Pub.L. 106-554, § 1(a)(4) [Div. B, Title I, § 144(e)(6)(B)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-248; Pub.L. 106-562, Title I, § 106(b), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2799.)
§ 1162. Authority of Secretary to operate, maintain, and repair Government-owned property; necessary facilities, services, and equipment for Federal employees and dependents In carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary is authorized--
(1) to operate, maintain, and repair such Government-owned property, both real and personal, and other facilities held by the Secretary on the Pribilof Islands as may be necessary; and
(2) to provide the employees of the Department of Commerce and other Federal agencies and their dependents, at reasonable rates to be determined by the Secretary, with such facilities, services, and equipment as he deems necessary, including, but not limited to, food, fuel, shelter, and transportation.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 202, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1093; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 838.)
§ 1163. Responsibility of Alaska to meet educational needs of Pribilof Islands citizens The State of Alaska will be responsible for meeting the educational needs of the citizens of the Pribilof Islands.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 203, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1093; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 838.)
§ 1164. Responsibility of Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide medical and dental care to Pribilof Islands natives The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide medical and dental care to the Natives of the Pribilof Islands with or without reimbursement, as provided by other law. He is authorized to provide such care to Federal employees and their dependents and tourists and other persons in the Pribilof Islands at reasonable rates to be determined by him. He may purchase, lease, construct, operate, and maintain such facilities, supplies, and equipment as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this section; and the costs of such items, including medical and dental care, shall be charged to the budget of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as superseding or limiting the authority and responsibility of the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Act of August 5, 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.), or any other law with respect to medical and dental care of natives or other persons in the Pribilof Islands.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 204, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1094; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 839.)
§ 1165. Disposal of Federal property on Pribilof Islands (a) Submission to Congress of property transfer document
Any provision of law relating to the transfer and disposal of Federal property to the contrary notwithstanding, the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, is authorized to bargain, grant, sell or otherwise convey, on such terms as he deems to be in the best interests of the United States and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, any and all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property, both real and personal, held by the Secretary on the Pribilof Islands: Provided, That such property is specified in a document entitled "Transfer of Property on the Pribilof Islands: Descriptions, Terms and Conditions," which is submitted to the Congress on or before October 31, 1983.
(b) Contents of property transfer document
The property transfer document described in subsection (a) of this section shall include, but need not be limited to--
(1) a description of each conveyance;
(2) the terms to be imposed on each conveyance;
(3) designation of the recipient of each conveyance;
(4) a statement noting acceptance of each conveyance, including the terms, if any, under which it is accepted; and
(5) an identification of all Federal property to be retained by the Federal Government on the Pribilof Islands to meet its responsibilities as described in this chapter and under the Convention.
(c) Report to Congress on conveyed and retained properties
Not later than 3 months after December 21, 2000, the Secretary shall submit to the committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report that includes--
(1) a description of all property specified in the document referred to in subsection (a) of this section that has been conveyed under that subsection;
(2) a description of all Federal property specified in the document referred to in subsection (a) of this section that is going to be conveyed under that subsection; and
(3) an identification of all Federal property on the Pribilof Islands that will be retained by the Federal Government to meet its responsibilities under this chapter, the Convention, and any other applicable law.
(d) Memorandum of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding shall be entered into by the Secretary, a representative of the local governmental authority on each Island, the trustee or trustees, and the appropriate officer of the State of Alaska setting forth the respective responsibilities of the Federal Government, the Trust, and the State regarding--
(1) application of Federal retirement benefits, severance pay, and insurance benefits with respect to Natives of the Pribilof Islands;
(2) funding to be allocated by the State of Alaska for the construction of boat harbors on St. Paul and St. George Islands;
(3) assumption of the State of Alaska of traditional State responsibilities for facilities and services on such islands in accordance with applicable laws and regulations;
(4) preservation of wildlife resources within the Secretary's jurisdiction;
(5) continued activities relating to the implementation of the Convention;
(6) oversight of the operation of the Trust established by section 1166(a) of this title to further progress toward creation of a stable, diversified, and enduring economy not dependent on commercial fur sealing;
(7) the cooperation of government agencies, rendered through existing programs, in assisting with an orderly transition from Federal management and the creation of a private enterprise economy on the Pribilof Islands as described in this chapter; and
(8) such other matters as may be necessary and appropriate for carrying out the purposes of the chapter, including the assumption of responsibilities to ensure an orderly transition from Federal management of the Pribilof Islands.
The Memorandum shall be submitted to Congress on or before October 31, 1983.
The grant, sale, transfer or conveyance of any real or personal property pursuant to this section shall not be subject to any form of Federal, State or local taxation. The basis for computing gain or loss on subsequent sale or disposition of such real or personal property for purposes of any Federal, State or local tax imposed on, or measured by revenue shall be the fair market value of such real or personal property at the time of receipt.
(f) Agreements with governmental agencies and third parties
In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements, including but not limited to land exchange agreements with other Departments and Agencies of both the State and Federal Governments, and with third parties, notwithstanding any provision of law relating to the transfer and disposal of Federal property to the contrary; except that the authority of the Secretary of the Interior regarding exchanges involving lands in the National Wildlife Refuge System on October 14, 1983 is not affected by this section.
(g) Repealed. Pub.L. 106-554, § 1(a)(4) [Div. B, Title I, § 144(e)(4)(B)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-246; Pub.L. 106-562, Title I, § 104(2), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2796
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 205, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1094; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 839; Pub.L. 106-554, § 1(a)(4) [Div. B, Title I, § 144(e)(4)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-246; Pub.L. 106-562, Title I, § 104, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2796.)
§ 1166. Financial Assistance (a)(1) Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall provide financial assistance to any city government, village corporation, or tribal council of St. George, Alaska, or St. Paul, Alaska. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to matching funds, funds provided by the Secretary as assistance under this subsection may be used by the entity as non-Federal matching funds under any Federal program that requires such matching funds. (3) The Secretary may not use financial assistance authorized by this chapter--
(A) to settle any debt owed to the United States; (B) for administrative or overhead expenses; or (C) for contributions sought or required from any person for costs or fees to clean up any matter that was caused or contributed to by such person on or after March 15, 2000. (4) In providing assistance under this subsection the Secretary shall transfer any funds appropriated to carry out this section to the Secretary of the Interior, who shall obligate such funds through instruments and procedures that are equivalent to the instruments and procedures required to be used by the Bureau of Indian Affairs pursuant to title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act [25 U.S.C.A. § 458aa et seq.]. (5) In any fiscal year for which less than all of the funds authorized under subsection (c)(1) of this section are appropriated, such funds shall be distributed under this subsection on a pro rata basis among the entities referred to in subsection (c)(1) of this section in the same proportions in which amounts are authorized by that subsection for grants to those entities. (b)(1) Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall provide assistance to the State of Alaska for designing, locating, constructing, redeveloping, permitting, or certifying solid waste management facilities on the Pribilof Islands to be operated under permits issued to the City of St. George and the City of St. Paul, Alaska, by the State of Alaska under section 46.03.100 of the Alaska Statutes. (2) The Secretary shall transfer any appropriations received under paragraph (1) to the State of Alaska for the benefit of rural and Native villages in Alaska for obligation under section 1263a of Title 33, except that subsection (b) of that section shall not apply to those funds. (3) In order to be eligible to receive financial assistance under this subsection, not later than 180 days after December 23, 2000, each of the Cities of St. Paul and St. George shall enter into a written agreement with the State of Alaska under which such City shall identify by its legal boundaries the tract or tracts of land that such City has selected as the site for its solid waste management facility and any supporting infrastructure. (c) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary--
(1) for assistance under subsection (a) of this section, for fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 a total not to exceed-- (A) $9,000,000, for grants to the City of St. Paul; (B) $6,300,000, for grants to the Tanadgusix Corporation; (C) $1,500,000, for grants to the St. Paul Tribal Council; (D) $6,000,000, for grants to the City of St. George; (E) $4,200,000, for grants to the St. George Tanaq Corporation; and (F) $1,000,000, for grants to the St. George Tribal Council; and (2) for assistance under subsection (b) of this section, for fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 a total not to exceed-- (A) $6,500,000 for the City of St. Paul; and (B) $3,500,000 for the City of St. George. (d) None of the funds authorized by this section may be available for any activity a purpose of which is to influence legislation pending before the Congress, except that this subsection shall not prevent officers or employees of the United States or of its departments, agencies, or commissions from communicating to Members of Congress, through proper channels, requests for legislation or appropriations that they consider necessary for the efficient conduct of public business. (e) Neither the United States nor any of its agencies, officers, or employees shall have any liability under this chapter or any other law associated with or resulting from the designing, locating, contracting for, redeveloping, permitting, certifying, operating, or maintaining any solid waste management facility on the Pribilof Islands as a consequence of--
(1) having provided assistance to the State of Alaska under subsection (b) of this section; or (2) providing funds for, or planning, constructing, or operating, any interim solid waste management facilities that may be required by the State of Alaska before permanent solid waste management facilities constructed with assistance provided under subsection (b) of this section are complete and operational. (f) Each entity which receives assistance authorized under subsection (c) of this section shall submit an audited statement listing the expenditure of that assistance to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, on the last day of fiscal years 2002, 2004, and 2006. (g) Amounts authorized under subsection (c) of this section are intended by Congress to be provided in addition to the base funding appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in fiscal year 2000. CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 206, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1094; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 840; Pub.L. 100-711, § 9, Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4772; Pub.L. 101-512, Title I, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1931; Pub.L. 106-554, § 1(a)(4) [Div. B, Title I, § 144(e)(3)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-244; Pub.L. 106-562, Title I, § 103, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2794; Pub.L. 109-59, Title IV, § 4403, Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1775.)
§ 1167. Leases, permits, agreements, and contracts with public or private agencies or persons The Secretary is authorized to enter into agreements or contracts or leases with, or to issue permits to, any public or private agency or person for carrying out the provisions of the Convention or this chapter.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 207, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1095; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 842.)
§ 1168. Civil service retirement benefits (a) Credit for services performed by natives
Service by natives of the Pribilof Islands engaged in the taking and curing of fur seal skins and other activities in connection with the administration of such islands prior to January 1, 1950, as determined by the Secretary based on records available to him, shall be considered for purposes of credit under subchapter III of chapter 83 of Title 5 as civilian service performed by an employee, as defined in said subchapter.
(b) Adjustment of annuities
The annuity of any person or the annuity of the survivor of any person who shall have performed service described in subsection (a) of this section, and who, prior to November 2, 1966, died or shall have been retired on annuity payable from the civil service retirement and disability fund, shall, upon application filed by the annuitant within one year after November 2, 1966, be adjusted, effective as of the first day of the month immediately following November 2, 1966, so that the amount of the annuity shall be the same as if such subsection had been in effect at the time of such person's retirement or death.
(c) Nonentitlement to lump-sum benefits
In no case shall credit for the service described in subsection (a) of this section entitle a person to the benefits of section 8342(h) of Title 5.
(d) Reimbursement from Operations, Research, and Facilities Account of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Department of Commerce
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter or any other law, benefits under subchapter III of chapter 83 of Title 5 made available by reason of the provisions of this section shall be paid from the civil service retirement and disability fund subject to reimbursement to such fund from the Operations, Research, and Facilities Account of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Department of Commerce, for the purpose of compensating said retirement fund for the cost, as determined by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management during each fiscal year, of benefits provided by this section.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 208, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1096; 1978 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 102, eff. Jan. 1, 1979, 43 F.R. 36037, 92 Stat. 3784; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 842.)
§ 1169. Regulations The Secretary is authorized to prescribe such regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 211, as added Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 844.)
§ 1169a. Annuities and survivor annuities; recomputation (a)(1) [FN1] An annuity or survivor annuity based on the service of an employee or Member who performed service described in the second paragraph (13) of subsection (b) or subsection (l) (1)(C) of section 8332 of Title 5, as added by subsections (b) and (e), respectively, of section 209 of this Act, shall, upon application to the Office of Personnel Management, be recomputed in accordance with the second paragraph (13) of subsection (b) and subsection (l), respectively, of such section 8332, regardless of whether the employee or Member retires before, on, or after October 14, 1983.
(2) Any recomputation of annuity under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply with respect to months beginning more than 30 days after the date on which application for such recomputation is received by the Office.
[FN1] So in original. No subsec. (b) was enacted.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 212, as added Pub.L. 98-369, Title II, § 2208(b), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1061.)
§ 1169b. Use of local entities Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Secretary of Commerce shall, to the maximum extent practicable, carry out activities under subsection (a) and fulfill other obligations under Federal and State law relating to the Pribilof Islands, through grants or other agreements with local entities and residents of the Pribilof Islands, unless specialized skills are needed for an activity, and the Secretary specifies in writing that such skills are not available through local entities and residents of the Pribilof Islands.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title II, § 212, as redesignated Pub.L. 106-554, § 1(a)(4) [Div. B, Title I, § 144(e)(6)(A)(ii)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-248 and Pub.L. 106-562, Title I, § 106(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2799.)
§ 1171. Seizure and forfeiture of vessels (a) Every vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States that is employed in any manner in connection with a violation of the provision of this chapter, including its tackle, apparel, furniture, appurtenances, cargo, and stores shall be subject to forfeiture; and all fur seals, or parts thereof, taken or retained in violation of this chapter, or the monetary value thereof, shall be forfeited.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title III, § 301, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1096; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 844.)
§ 1172. Practice and procedure (a) Joint responsibility; designation by Secretary of State officers and employees as Federal law enforcement agents; non-Federal employees for civil service purposes
Enforcement of the provisions of this chapter is the joint responsibility of the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. In addition, the Secretary may designate officers and employees of the States of the United States to enforce the provisions of this chapter which relate to persons or vessels subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. When so designated, such officers and employees are authorized to function as Federal law enforcement agents for these purposes; but they shall not be held and considered as employees of the United States for the purpose of any laws administered by the Office of Personnel Management.
(b) Issuance of warrants and other process
The judges of the United States district courts and United States magistrate judges may, within their respective jurisdictions, upon proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause, issue such warrants or other process, including warrants or other process issued in admiralty proceedings in Federal district courts, as may be required for enforcement of this chapter and any regulations issued thereunder.
(c) Execution of warrants or other process by enforcement agents
Any person authorized to carry out enforcement activities hereunder shall have the power to execute any warrant or process issued by any officer or court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this chapter.
(d) Arrests and searches by enforcement agents
Such person so authorized shall have the power--
(1) with or without a warrant or other process, to arrest any person committing in his presence or view a violation of this chapter or the regulations issued thereunder;
(2) with a warrant or other process or without a warrant, if he has reasonable cause to believe that a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or any person onboard is in violation of any provision of this chapter or the regulations issued thereunder, to search such vessel and to arrest such person.
(e) Seizure of vessels and related articles
Such person so authorized may seize any vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, together with its tackle, apparel, furniture, appurtenances, cargo, and stores, used or employed contrary to the provisions of this chapter or the regulations issued hereunder or which it reasonably appears has been used or employed contrary to the provisions of this chapter or the regulations issued hereunder.
(f) Seizure and disposition of fur seals
Such person so authorized may seize, whenever and wherever lawfully found, all fur seals taken or retained in violation of this chapter or the regulations issued thereunder. Any fur seals so seized or forfeited to the United States pursuant to this chapter shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of section 1155 of this title.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title III, § 302, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1097; Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 844; Pub.L. 101-650, Title III, § 321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117.)
§ 1173. Regulations The Secretary is authorized to prescribe such regulations as he deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title III, § 303, as added Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 845.)
§ 1174. Penalties (a) Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter or of any permit or regulation issued thereunder shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $20,000 for such violation, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
(b) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation or permit issued hereunder may be assessed a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $10,000 for each such violation. No penalty shall be assessed unless such person is given notice and opportunity for a hearing with respect to such violation. Hearings held during proceedings for the assessment of civil penalties authorized by this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with section 554 of Title 5. The Secretary may issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant papers, books, and documents, and administer oaths. Witnesses summoned shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid to witnesses in the courts of the United States. In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena served upon any person pursuant to this paragraph, the district court of the United States for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business, upon application by the United States and after notice to such person, shall have jurisdiction to issue an order requiring such person to appear and give testimony before the Secretary or to appear and produce documents before the Secretary, or both, and any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a contempt thereof. Any civil penalty assessed may be remitted or mitigated by the Secretary for good cause shown. Upon any failure to pay a penalty assessed under this subsection, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to institute civil action in a district court of the United States for any district in which such person is found, resides, or transacts business to collect the penalty, and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title III, § 304, as added Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 845.)
§ 1175. Authorization of appropriations (a) There are authorized to be appropriated to the operations, research, and facilities account of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Department of Commerce, such sums as may be necessary, up to $2,000, 000, for fiscal year 1984 for the purpose of upgrading Federal property to be transferred pursuant to section 1165 of this title, $736,000 for fiscal year 1984 for the purposes of sections 1154 and 1168 of this title and such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year thereafter for the purposes of sections 1154 and 1168 of this title.
(b) The contract authority of the Secretary under this chapter is effective for any fiscal year only to the extent that appropriations are available for such purposes.
CREDIT(S) (Pub.L. 89-702, Title III, § 305, as added Pub.L. 98-129, § 2, Oct. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 845.)
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