§ 758c. — Authorization of appropriations for research laboratory, experiment stations, dock and storehouse facilities, vessels, etc., for activities in the Pacific Ocean; transfer of surplus vessels.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC758c]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 9A--PRESERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES
Sec. 758c. Authorization of appropriations for research
laboratory, experiment stations, dock and storehouse facilities,
vessels, etc., for activities in the Pacific Ocean; transfer of
surplus vessels
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any money in
the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be
necessary for the construction, including architectural services, and
for furnishings and equipment of a fishery research laboratory and
experiment stations in the State of Hawaii and necessary substations at
suitable locations, together with suitable dock and storehouse
facilities to be used in conjunction with the operation of research and
experimental fishing vessels and for the procurement and for the
modification, refitting, and equipment of two experimental high-sea
fishing vessels, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, and
of one multiple purpose high-seas fishing and oceanographical research
vessel, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, including
necessary naval architectural and engineering services: Provided,
however, That no part of said appropriation shall be expended for the
acquisition of lands for sites for said laboratory, experiment station,
or substations in the State of Hawaii: Provided further, That there are
authorized to be transferred to the Secretary of Commerce not to exceed
three surplus vessels suitable for conversion and use in oceanographic
and biological research and exploratory fishing, by any disposal agency
of the Government without reimbursement or transfer of funds.
(Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 451, Sec. 4, 61 Stat. 726; Pub. L. 86-624,
Sec. 11(d), July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 412; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff.
Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
Amendments
1960--Pub. L. 86-624 substituted ``State of Hawaii'' for ``Hawaiian
Islands'' and for ``Territory of Hawaii''.
Transfer of Functions
Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the
Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, see note set out under section
758a of this title.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 758d of this title.
