§ 6406. — National program.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC6406]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 83--CORAL REEF CONSERVATION
Sec. 6406. National program
(a) In general
Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may
conduct activities to conserve coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems,
that are consistent with this chapter, the National Marine Sanctuaries
Act [16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.], the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
[16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.], the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.], the Endangered Species Act of
1973 [16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.], and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of
1972 [16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.].
(b) Authorized activities
Activities authorized under subsection (a) of this section include--
(1) mapping, monitoring, assessment, restoration, and scientific
research that benefit the understanding, sustainable use, and long-
term conservation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems;
(2) enhancing public awareness, education, understanding, and
appreciation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems;
(3) providing assistance to States in removing abandoned fishing
gear, marine debris, and abandoned vessels from coral reefs to
conserve living marine resources; and
(4) cooperative conservation and management of coral reefs and
coral reef ecosystems with local, regional, or international
programs and partners.
(Pub. L. 106-562, title II, Sec. 207, Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2804.)
References in Text
The National Marine Sanctuaries Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is
title III of Pub. L. 92-532, Oct. 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 1061, as amended,
which is classified generally to chapter 32 (Sec. 1431 et seq.) of this
title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short
Title note set out under section 1431 of this title and Tables.
The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (a),
is title III of Pub. L. 89-454, as added by Pub. L. 92-583, Oct. 27,
1972, 86 Stat. 1280, as amended, which is classified generally to
chapter 33 (Sec. 1451 et seq.) of this title. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out
under section 1451 of this title and Tables.
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,
referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 94-265, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat.
331, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 38
(Sec. 1801 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this
Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this
title and Tables.
The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a), is
Pub. L. 93-205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, as amended, which is
classified principally to chapter 35 (Sec. 1531 et seq.) of this title.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 1531 of this title and Tables.
The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, referred to in subsec.
(a), is Pub. L. 92-522, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 1027, as amended, which
is classified generally to chapter 31 (Sec. 1361 et seq.) of this title.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title
note set out under section 1361 of this title and Tables.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 6408 of this title.
