§ 1421b. — Stranding response agreements.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC1421b]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 31--MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER V--MARINE MAMMAL HEALTH AND STRANDING RESPONSE
Sec. 1421b. Stranding response agreements
(a) In general
The Secretary may enter into an agreement under section 1382(c) of
this title with any person to take marine mammals under section
1379(h)(1) of this title in response to a stranding.
(b) Required provision
An agreement authorized by subsection (a) of this section shall--
(1) specify each person who is authorized to perform activities
under the agreement; and
(2) specify any terms and conditions under which a person so
specified may delegate that authority to another person.
(c) Review
The Secretary shall periodically review agreements under section
1382(c) of this title that are entered into pursuant to this subchapter,
for performance adequacy and effectiveness.
(Pub. L. 92-522, title IV, Sec. 403, formerly title III, Sec. 303, as
added Pub. L. 102-587, title III, Sec. 3003(a), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat.
5061; renumbered title IV, Sec. 403, Pub. L. 103-238, Sec. 24(b), Apr.
30, 1994, 108 Stat. 565.)
