§ 6402. — National coral reef action strategy.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC6402]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 83--CORAL REEF CONSERVATION
Sec. 6402. National coral reef action strategy
(a) In general
Not later than 180 days after December 23, 2000, the Administrator
shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
of the Senate and to the Committee on Resources of the House of
Representatives and publish in the Federal Register a national coral
reef action strategy, consistent with the purposes of this chapter. The
Administrator shall periodically review and revise the strategy as
necessary. In developing this national strategy, the Secretary may
consult with the Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order
13089 (June 11, 1998).
(b) Goals and objectives
The action strategy shall include a statement of goals and
objectives as well as an implementation plan, including a description of
the funds obligated each fiscal year to advance coral reef conservation.
The action strategy and implementation plan shall include discussion
of--
(1) coastal uses and management;
(2) water and air quality;
(3) mapping and information management;
(4) research, monitoring, and assessment;
(5) international and regional issues;
(6) outreach and education;
(7) local strategies developed by the States or Federal
agencies, including regional fishery management councils; and
(8) conservation, including how the use of marine protected
areas to serve as replenishment zones will be developed consistent
with local practices and traditions.
(Pub. L. 106-562, title II, Sec. 203, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2800.)
References in Text
Executive Order 13089, referred to in subsec. (a), is set out as a
note under section 6401 of this title.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 6403, 6404, 6407 of this
title.
