§ 1442. Research program respecting possible long-range effects of pollution, overfishing, and man-induced changes of ocean ecosystems
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(a)Secretary of Commerce
(1)The Secretary of Commerce, in close consultation with other appropriate Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities shall, within six months of October 23, 1972, initiate a comprehensive and continuing program of research with respect to the possible long-range effects of pollution, overfishing, and man-induced changes of ocean ecosystems. These responsibilities shall include the scientific assessment of damages to the natural resources from spills of petroleum or petroleum products. In carrying out such research, the Secretary of Commerce shall take into account such factors as existing and proposed international policies affecting oceanic problems, economic considerations involved in both the protection and the use of the oceans, possible alternatives to existing programs, and ways in which the health of the oceans may best be preserved for the benefit of succeeding generations of mankind.
(2)The Secretary of Commerce shall ensure that the program under this section complements, when appropriate, the activities undertaken by other Federal agencies pursuant to subchapter I and section 1443 of this title. That program shall include but not be limited to—
(A)the development and assessment of scientific techniques to define and quantify the degradation of the marine environment;
(B)the assessment of the capacity of the marine environment to receive materials without degradation;
(C)continuing monitoring programs to assess the health of the marine environment, including but not limited to the monitoring of bottom oxygen concentrations, contaminant levels in biota, sediments, and the water column, diseases in fish and shellfish, and changes in types and abundance of indicator species;
(D)the development of methodologies, techniques, and equipment for disposal of waste materials to minimize degradation of the marine environment.
(3)The Secretary of Commerce shall ensure that the comprehensive and continuing research program conducted under this subsection is consistent with the comprehensive plan for ocean pollution research and development and monitoring prepared under section 1703 1 of this title.
(b)Action with other nations In carrying out his responsibilities under this section, the Secretary of Commerce, under the foreign policy guidance of the President and pursuant to international agreements and treaties made by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, may act alone or in conjunction with any other nation or group of nations, and shall make known the results of his activities by such channels of communication as may appear appropriate.
(c)Cooperation of other departments, agencies, and independent instrumentalities Each department, agency, and independent instrumentality of the Federal Government is authorized and directed to cooperate with the Secretary of Commerce in carrying out the purposes of this section and, to the extent permitted by law, to furnish such information as may be requested.
(d)Utilization of personnel, services, and facilities; inter-agency agreements The Secretary of Commerce, in carrying out his responsibilities under this section, shall, to the extent feasible utilize the personnel, services, and facilities of other Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities (including those of the Coast Guard for monitoring purposes), and is authorized to enter into appropriate inter-agency agreements to accomplish this action.
(Pub. L. 92–532, title II, § 202, Oct. 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 1060; Pub. L. 94–62, § 2, July 25, 1975, 89 Stat. 303; Pub. L. 96–381, § 3, Oct. 6, 1980, 94 Stat. 1524; Pub. L. 96–470, title II, § 201(f), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2242; Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6062, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 131; Pub. L. 100–627, title I, § 101, Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3213.)
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- Public Law 96–470To discontinue or amend certain requirements for agency reports to Congress
- Public Law 94–62To amend the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act for fiscal year 1976 and for the transition period following such fiscal year, and for other purposes
- Public Law 99–272To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2 of the first concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1986 (S
- Public Law 96–381To amend section 204 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for title II of such Act for fiscal year 1980
- Public Law 100–627To authorize appropriations to carry out titles II and III of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, to establish the National Oceans Policy Commission, and for other purposes
- Public Law 98–166Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 92–532, title II, § 202
- 86 Stat. 1060
- Pub. L. 94–62, § 2
- 89 Stat. 303
- Pub. L. 96–381, § 3
- 94 Stat. 1524
- Pub. L. 96–470, title II, § 201(f)
- 94 Stat. 2242
- Pub. L. 99–272, title VI, § 6062
- 100 Stat. 131
- Pub. L. 100–627, title I, § 101
- 102 Stat. 3213
- Section 1703 of this title
- Pub. L. 102–567, title II, § 204
- 106 Stat. 4282
- Pub. L. 100–627
- Pub. L. 99–272, § 6062(1)
- Pub. L. 99–272, § 6062(4)
- Pub. L. 96–381
- Pub. L. 96–470
- Pub. L. 94–62
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Research program respecting possible long-range effects of pollution, overfishing, and man-induced changes of ocean ecosystems
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 92–532, title II, § 202
Stat.86 Stat. 1060
Pub. L.Pub. L. 94–62, § 2
Stat.89 Stat. 303
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