§ 1456c. — Technical assistance.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC1456c]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 33--COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 1456c. Technical assistance
(a) The Secretary shall conduct a program of technical assistance
and management-oriented research necessary to support the development
and implementation of State coastal management program amendments under
section 1456b of this title, and appropriate to the furtherance of
international cooperative efforts and technical assistance in coastal
zone management. Each department, agency, and instrumentality of the
executive branch of the Federal Government may assist the Secretary, on
a reimbursable basis or otherwise, in carrying out the purposes of this
section, including the furnishing of information to the extent permitted
by law, the transfer of personnel with their consent and without
prejudice to their position and rating, and the performance of any
research, study, and technical assistance which does not interfere with
the performance of the primary duties of such department, agency, or
instrumentality. The Secretary may enter into contracts or other
arrangements with any qualified person for the purposes of carrying out
this subsection.
(b)(1) The Secretary shall provide for the coordination of technical
assistance, studies, and research activities under this section with any
other such activities that are conducted by or subject to the authority
of the Secretary.
(2) The Secretary shall make the results of research and studies
conducted pursuant to this section available to coastal states in the
form of technical assistance publications, workshops, or other means
appropriate.
(3) The Secretary shall consult with coastal states on a regular
basis regarding the development and implementation of the program
established by this section.
(Pub. L. 89-454, title III, Sec. 310, as added Pub. L. 101-508, title
VI, Sec. 6211, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-311.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 1456c, Pub. L. 89-454, title III, Sec. 310, as added
Pub. L. 94-370, Sec. 9, July 26, 1976, 90 Stat. 1029, related to
research and technical assistance for coastal zone management, prior to
repeal by Pub. L. 99-272, title VI, Sec. 6045(1), Apr. 7, 1986, 100
Stat. 127.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 1460 of this title.
