§ 917a. Study by Secretary of Commerce; report to Congress
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The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Marine Mammal Commission and the coastal States, shall undertake comprehensive studies of all whales found in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, including the fishery conservation zone as defined in section 1802(8) 1 of this title. Such studies shall take into consideration all relevant factors regarding
(1)the conservation and protection of all such whales,
(2)the distribution, migration patterns, and population dynamics of these mammals, and
(3)the effects on all such whales of habitat destruction, disease, pesticides, and other chemicals, disruption of migration patterns, and food shortages for the purpose of developing adequate and effective measures, including appropriate laws and regulations, to conserve and protect such mammals. The Secretary of Commerce shall report on such studies, together with such recommendations as he deems appropriate, including suggested legislation, to the Congress no later than January 1, 1980.
(Pub. L. 94–532, § 3, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2491.)
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- Public Law 106–562To complete the orderly withdrawal of the NOAA from the civil administration of the Pribilof Islands, Alaska, and to assist in the conservation of coral reefs, and for other purposes
- Public Law 106–555To reauthorize the Striped Bass Conservation Act, and for other purposes
- Public Law 94–532To study and provide enhanced protection for whales, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 94–532, § 3
- 90 Stat. 2491
- Pub. L. 99–659, title I, § 101(a)
- 100 Stat. 3706
- Pub. L. 106–562, title IV, § 401
- 114 Stat. 2807
- Pub. L. 106–555, title II, § 203
- 114 Stat. 2768
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 94–532, § 3
Stat.90 Stat. 2491
Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–659, title I, § 101(a)
Stat.100 Stat. 3706
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