Sec. 137. INCENTIVE FOR FISHERMEN TO COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF PLASTIC FOUND AT SEA

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## SEC. 137 INCENTIVE FOR FISHERMEN TO COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF PLASTIC FOUND AT SEA **[**[33 U.S.C. 4251](/us/usc/t33/s4251)**]** ###

(a)In General The Under Secretary shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing incentives, such as grants, to fishermen based in the United States who incidentally capture marine debris while at sea— ####

(1)to track or keep the debris on board; and ####

(2)to dispose of the debris properly on land. ###

(b)Support for Collection and Removal of Derelict Gear The Under Secretary shall encourage United States efforts, such as the Fishing for Energy net disposal program, that support— ####

(1)collection and removal of derelict fishing gear and other fishing waste; ####

(2)disposal or recycling of such gear and waste; and ####

(3)prevention of the loss of such gear. # TITLE II ENHANCED GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT TO COMBAT MARINE DEBRIS

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Incentive for fishermen to collect and dispose of plastic found at sea
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Sec. 137

INCENTIVE FOR FISHERMEN TO COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF PLASTIC FOUND AT SEA

U.S.C.§ 4251

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