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16 USC Ch. 9: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
From Title 16—CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 9—FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Sec.
741, 742.
742a.
742b.
742b–1.
742c.
742c–1.
742d.
742d–1.
742e.
742f.
742f–1.
742g.
742h.
742i.
742j.
742j–1.
742j–2.
742k.
742l.
742l–1.
742m.
743.
743a.
744.
745.
746.
746a.
747.
748.
749.
750.
751.
752.
753.
753a.
753b.
754.
754a.
754b.
754c.
754d.
754e.
Repealed or Omitted.
Declaration of policy.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Assistant Director for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs.
Loans for financing or refinancing of cost of purchasing, constructing, equipping, maintaining,
repairing, or operating commercial fishing vessels or gear.
Investment in obligations of the United States; proceeds to be used for fisheries.
Investigations; preparation and dissemination of information; reports.
Studies of effects in use of chemicals.
Transfer of functions to Secretary.
Powers of Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce.
National Volunteer Coordination Program.
Cooperation with State Department.
Reports on fishery products.
Effect on rights of States and international commissions.
Authorization of appropriations.
Airborne hunting.
Uniform allowance.
Management and disposition of vessels and other property acquired and arising out of fishery
loans or related type of activities.
Enforcement authority for the protection of fish and wildlife resources.
Authority to use available law enforcement funds.
Relinquishment of exclusive legislative jurisdiction.
Repealed.
Detail of personnel and loan of equipment to Director of Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife.
Investigations; fish propagation; investigations of damages by predacious fishes; executive
assistance.
Powers of Secretary.
Vessels of Fish and Wildlife Service.
Operation and maintenance fees for the M/V Tiglax and other vessels.
Omitted.
Expenditure of appropriations for propagation of food fishes.
Omitted.
Station on Mississippi River for rescue of fishes and propagation of mussels.
Personnel.
Omitted.
Cooperative work.
Cooperative research and training programs for fish and wildlife resources.
Authorization of appropriations.
Commutation of rations for officers and crews of vessels of Service.
Appropriations for United States Fish and Wildlife Service; purchases from.
Funds from private entities credited to Resource Management account.
Work under reimbursable agreements; recording obligations and crediting amounts received.
Fee schedule for forensic laboratory services.
Funds for contaminant sample analyses.
§741. Repealed. Pub. L. 88–488, title IV, §402(a)(3), Aug. 19, 1964, 78 Stat. 492
Section, R.S. §4395; acts Jan. 20, 1888, ch. 1, 25 Stat. 1; Feb. 27, 1925, ch. 364, 43 Stat. 1046, related
to appointment, etc. of a Commissioner of Fisheries.
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§742. Omitted
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Section, acts Mar. 4, 1911, ch. 285, §1, 36 Stat. 1436; Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, §1, 37 Stat. 736, provided for
an acting Commissioner of Fisheries.
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Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, §4(e), (f), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433, set out in the
Appendix to Title 5, transferred Bureau of Fisheries in Department of Commerce and its functions, and
Bureau of Biological Survey in Department of Agriculture and its functions, to Department of the Interior,
to be administered under direction and supervision of Secretary of the Interior.
Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, §3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232, set out in the Appendix to
Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, consolidated Bureau of Fisheries and Bureau of
Biological Survey into one agency in Department of the Interior to be known as the Fish and Wildlife
Service. It was further provided that functions of consolidated agency should be administered under
direction and supervision of Secretary of the Interior by a director and assistants, and that offices of
Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Fisheries and offices of Chief and Associate Chief of Bureau
of Biological Survey should be abolished and their functions transferred to consolidated agency.
The Fish and Wildlife Service, created by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940 was succeeded by United States
Fish and Wildlife Service established by act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1119. See section 742b of
this title.
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Ex. Ord. No. 9634, Sept. 28, 1945, 10 F.R. 12305, provided in part:
By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is hereby
ordered that the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Interior shall from time to time jointly
recommend the establishment by Executive orders of fishery conservation zones in areas of the high
seas contiguous to the coasts of the United States, pursuant to the proclamation entitled "Policy of the
United States With Respect to Coastal Fisheries in Certain Areas of the High Seas" [Proc. No. 2668,
Sept. 28, 1945, 10 F.R. 12304], this day signed by me, and said Secretaries shall in each case
recommend provisions to be incorporated in such orders relating to the administration, regulation and
control of the fishery resources of and fishing activities in such zones, pursuant to authority of law
heretofore or hereafter provided.
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§742a. Declaration of policy
The Congress declares that the fish, shellfish, and wildlife resources of the Nation make a material contribution to
our national economy and food supply, as well as a material contribution to the health, recreation, and well-being of our
citizens; that such resources are a living, renewable form of national wealth that is capable of being maintained and
greatly increased with proper management, but equally capable of destruction if neglected or unwisely exploited; that
such resources afford outdoor recreation throughout the Nation and provide employment, directly or indirectly, to a
substantial number of citizens; that the fishing industries strengthen the defense of the United States through the
provision of a trained seafaring citizenry and action-ready fleets of seaworthy vessels; that the training and sport
afforded by fish and wildlife resources strengthen the national defense by contributing to the general health and
physical fitness of millions of citizens; and that properly developed, such fish and wildlife resources are capable of
steadily increasing these valuable contributions to the life of the Nation.
The Congress further declares that the fishing industry, in its several branches, can prosper and thus fulfill its proper
function in national life only if certain fundamental needs are satisfied by means that are consistent with the public
interest and in accord with constitutional functions of governments. Among these needs are:
(1) Freedom of enterprise—freedom to develop new areas, methods, products, and markets in accordance with
sound economic principles, as well as freedom from unnecessary administrative or legal restrictions that
unreasonably conflict with or ignore economic needs;
(2) Protection of opportunity—maintenance of an economic atmosphere in which domestic production and
processing can prosper; protection from subsidized competing products; protection of opportunity to fish on the high
seas in accordance with international law;
(3) Assistance—assistance consistent with that provided by the Government for industry generally, such as is
involved in promoting good industrial relations, fair trade standards, harmonious labor relations, better health
standards and sanitation; and including, but not limited to—
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(a) services to provide current information on production and trade, market promotion and development, and an
extension service,
(b) research services for economic and technologic development and resource conservation, and
(c) resource management to assure the maximum sustainable production for the fisheries.
The Congress further declares that the provisions of this Act are necessary in order to accomplish the objective of
proper resource development, and that this Act shall be administered with due regard to the inherent right of every
citizen and resident of the United States to engage in fishing for his own pleasure, enjoyment, and betterment, and with
the intent of maintaining and increasing the public opportunities for recreational use of our fish and wildlife resources,
and stimulating the development of a strong, prosperous, and thriving fishery and fish processing industry.
(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §2, 70 Stat. 1119.)
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This Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, 70 Stat. 1119, as amended, known as the Fish
and Wildlife Act of 1956, which is classified generally to sections 742a to 742d and 742e to 742j–2 of this title.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.
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2018 A
Pub. L. 115–168, §1, Apr. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1284, provided that: "This Act [amending section 742f of this
title] may be cited as the 'Keep America's Refuges Operational Act'."
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2011 A
Pub. L. 111–357, §1, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3979, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 742f and
742f–1 of this title] may be cited as the 'National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Improvement Act of 2010'."
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2004 A
Pub. L. 108–327, §1, Oct. 16, 2004, 118 Stat. 1271, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 742f and
742f–1 of this title] may be cited as the 'National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Act of 2004'."
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1998 A
Pub. L. 105–328, §1, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3057, provided that: "This Act [amending section 742l of this
title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 742l of this title] may be cited as the 'Fish and
Wildlife Revenue Enhancement Act of 1998'."
Pub. L. 105–242, §1, Oct. 5, 1998, 112 Stat. 1574, provided that: "This Act [amending section 742f of this title
and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 742f of this title] may be cited as the 'National
Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998'."
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Pub. L. 95–616, §1, Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3110, provided: "That this Act [enacting sections 695j–1, 712, 742l
of this title and amending sections 460k–3, 666g, 668a, 668dd, 690e, 695i, 706, 715d, 715i, 715j, 718b, 718c, 718f,
742f, 753a of this title and sections 1114, 3112 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure] may be cited as the
'Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978'."
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Act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §1, 70 Stat. 1119, provided: "This Act [enacting this section and sections 742b
to 742d and 742e to 742j of this title and amending section 713c–3 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade] may be
cited as the 'Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956'."
§742b. United States Fish and Wildlife Service
(a) Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife
There is established within the Department of the Interior the position of Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife.
Such Assistant Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and
shall be compensated at the same rate as other Assistant Secretaries.
(b) Establishment; Director of United States Fish and Wildlife Service; appointment; qualifications
There is established within the Department of the Interior the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The functions
of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall be administered under the supervision of the Director, who shall be
subject to the supervision of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife. The Director of the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. No individual
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may be appointed as the Director unless he is, by reason of scientific education and experience, knowledgeable in the
principles of fisheries and wildlife management.
(c) Succession to United States Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service established by subsection (b) shall succeed to and replace the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service (as constituted on June 30, 1974) and the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife (as
constituted on such date). All laws and regulations in effect on June 30, 1974, which relate to matters administered by
the Department of the Interior through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (as constituted on such date) and
the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife (as constituted on such date) shall remain in effect.
(d) Functions and responsibilities of Secretary of the Interior
All functions and responsibilities placed in the Department of the Interior or any official thereof by this Act shall be
included among the functions and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior, as the head of the Department, and
shall be carried out under his direction pursuant to such procedures or delegations of authority as he may deem
advisable and in the public interest.
(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120; Pub. L. 87–367, title I, §103(14), Oct. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 788; Pub. L. 87–
793, §607(a)(5), Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 849; Pub. L. 93–271, §1, Apr. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 92.)
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This Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, 70 Stat. 1119, as amended, known as
the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, which is classified generally to sections 742a to 742d and 742e to 742j–2 of
this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 742a
of this title and Tables.
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1974—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–271, §1(1), (2), struck out provisions relating to the establishment of the
position of and the appointment of the Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife. Provisions for the
establishment of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service within the Department of the Interior,
consisting of the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries and the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, the
appointment of a Director for each of the Bureaus, and the succession of the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service to the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department, were also struck out.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93–271, §1(3), substituted provisions for the establishment of the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service within the Department of the Interior, for its administration by a Director subject to the
supervision of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, the qualifications for and the appointment of
the Director, for provisions relating to the administration of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service by
the Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife subject to the supervision of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and
Wildlife.
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 93–271, §1(3), added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d).
Former subsec. (d), relating to the distribution of functions, powers, and duties of former Fish and Wildlife
Service, was struck out.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 93–271, §1(3), struck out subsec. (e) which related to continuation of all laws, rules,
and regulations administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 93–271, §1(3), struck out subsec. (f) which provided for administrative authority in
the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the provisions of Act Aug. 8, 1956, and for effective procedure for
reorganization.
1962—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 87–793 struck out provisions which authorized the Commissioner to receive
compensation at the same rate as that provided for grade GS–18.
1961—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 87–367 struck out "at Grades GS–17 each" after "by the Secretary".
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1974 A
Pub. L. 93–271, §3, Apr. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 92, provided that: "The amendments made by this Act
[amending this section and section 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees] shall take
effect on July 1, 1974."
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1962 A
Amendment by Pub. L. 87–793 effective on first day of first pay period which begins on or after Oct. 11,
1962, see section 610 of Pub. L. 87–793.
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Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior in view of: creation of
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Department of Commerce and Office of
Administrator of such Administration; abolition of Bureau of Commercial Fisheries in the Interior
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Department and Office of Director of such Bureau; transfers of functions, including functions formerly
vested by law in Secretary of the Interior or the Interior Department which were administered through
Bureau of Commercial Fisheries or were primarily related to such Bureau, exclusive of certain
enumerated functions with respect to Great Lakes fishery research, Missouri River Reservoir research,
Gulf Breeze Biological Laboratory, and Trans-Alaska pipeline investigations; and transfer of marine sport
fish program of Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35
F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
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Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, §7001(d), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 788, as amended by Pub. L. 116–188, title I,
§101(a), Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 906, provided that:
"(1) D
.—In this subsection:
"(A) N .—The term 'non-Federal funds' means funds provided by—
"(i) a State;
"(ii) a territory of the United States;
"(iii) 1 or more units of local or tribal government;
"(iv) a private for-profit entity;
"(v) a nonprofit organization; or
"(vi) a private individual.
"(B) S
.—The term 'Secretary' means the Secretary [of the Interior], acting through the
Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
"(C) W
.—The term 'wildlife' has the meaning given the term in section 8 of the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 666b).
"(2) T
.—
"(A) D
.—In this paragraph:
"(i) B
.—The term 'Board' means the Prevention of Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking
Technology Advisory Board established by subparagraph (C)(i).
"(ii) P
.—The term 'prize competition' means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius
Prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking established under subparagraph (B).
"(B) A
.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 12, 2019],
the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of
1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competition, to be known as the 'Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the
prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking'—
"(i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the prevention of wildlife poaching and
trafficking; and
"(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that prevents wildlife
poaching and trafficking.
"(C) A
.—
"(i) E
.—There is established an advisory board, to be known as the 'Prevention of
Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking Technology Advisory Board'.
"(ii) C
.—The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by
the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in—
"(I) wildlife trafficking and trade;
"(II) wildlife conservation and management;
"(III) biology;
"(IV) technology development;
"(V) engineering;
"(VI) economics;
"(VII) business development and management; and
"(VIII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the
purposes of this paragraph.
"(iii) D
.—Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall—
"(I) select a topic;
"(II) issue a problem statement;
"(III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to
prevent wildlife poaching and trafficking; and
"(IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and
implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation
organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, private entities, and
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research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the prevention of wildlife poaching and
trafficking.
"(iv) C
.—In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely
with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including—
"(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of wildlife poaching
and trafficking;
"(II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of wildlife poaching and
trafficking;
"(III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates
to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking; and
"(IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in
the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking.
"(v) R
.—The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (8)(A).
"(D) A
.—
"(i) I
.—The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition.
"(ii) R
.—An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (8)(B).
"(E) J
.—
"(i) A
.—The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as
provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition.
"(ii) D
.—The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any
annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year,
none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award.
"(F) R
.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded
under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the
prize competition that includes—
"(i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to
the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii);
"(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by
the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (8)(B); and
"(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains
the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected.
"(G) T
.—The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall
terminate on December 31, 2023.
"(3) T
.—
"(A) D
.—In this paragraph:
"(i) B
.—The term 'Board' means the Promotion of Wildlife Conservation Technology
Advisory Board established by subparagraph (C)(i).
"(ii) P
.—The term 'prize competition' means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius
Prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation established under subparagraph (B).
"(B) A
.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 12, 2019],
the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of
1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competition, to be known as the 'Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the
promotion of wildlife conservation'—
"(i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the promotion of wildlife conservation; and
"(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes wildlife
conservation.
"(C) A
.—
"(i) E
.—There is established an advisory board, to be known as the 'Promotion of
Wildlife Conservation Technology Advisory Board'.
"(ii) C
.—The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by
the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in—
"(I) wildlife conservation and management;
"(II) biology;
"(III) technology development;
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"(IV) engineering;
"(V) economics;
"(VI) business development and management; and
"(VII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the
purposes of this paragraph.
"(iii) D
.—Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall—
"(I) select a topic;
"(II) issue a problem statement;
"(III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to
promote wildlife conservation; and
"(IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and
implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation
organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, private entities, and
research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the promotion of wildlife conservation.
"(iv) C
.—In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely
with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including—
"(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the promotion of wildlife
conservation;
"(II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the promotion of wildlife conservation;
"(III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates
to the promotion of wildlife conservation; and
"(IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in
the promotion of wildlife conservation.
"(v) R
.—The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (8)(A).
"(D) A
.—
"(i) I
.—The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition.
"(ii) R
.—An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (8)(B).
"(E) J
.—
"(i) A
.—The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as
provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition.
"(ii) D
.—The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any
annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year,
none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award.
"(F) R
.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded
under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the
prize competition that includes—
"(i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to
the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii);
"(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by
the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (8)(B); and
"(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains
the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected.
"(G) T
.—The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall
terminate on December 31, 2023.
"(4) T
.—
"(A) D
.—In this paragraph:
"(i) B
.—The term 'Board' means the Management of Invasive Species Technology
Advisory Board established by subparagraph (C)(i).
"(ii) P
.—The term 'prize competition' means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius
Prize for the management of invasive species established under subparagraph (B).
"(B) A
.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 12, 2019],
the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of
1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competition, to be known as the 'Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the
management of invasive species'—
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"(i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the management of invasive species; and
"(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that manages
invasive species.
"(C) A
.—
"(i) E
.—There is established an advisory board, to be known as the 'Management
of Invasive Species Technology Advisory Board'.
"(ii) C
.—The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by
the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in—
"(I) invasive species;
"(II) biology;
"(III) technology development;
"(IV) engineering;
"(V) economics;
"(VI) business development and management; and
"(VII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the
purposes of this paragraph.
"(iii) D
.—Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall—
"(I) select a topic;
"(II) issue a problem statement;
"(III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to
manage invasive species; and
"(IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and
implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation
organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, private entities, and
research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the management of invasive species.
"(iv) C
.—In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely
with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including—
"(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of invasive
species;
"(II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the management of invasive species;
"(III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates
to the management of invasive species; and
"(IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in
the management of invasive species.
"(v) R
.—The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (8)(A).
"(D) A
.—
"(i) I
.—The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition.
"(ii) R
.—An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (8)(B).
"(E) J
.—
"(i) A
.—The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as
provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition.
"(ii) D
.—The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any
annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year,
none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award.
"(F) R
.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded
under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the
prize competition that includes—
"(i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to
the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii);
"(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by
the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (8)(B); and
"(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains
the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected.
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"(G) T
.—The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall
terminate on December 31, 2023.
"(5) T
.—
"(A) D
.—In this paragraph:
"(i) B
.—The term 'Board' means the Protection of Endangered Species Technology
Advisory Board established by subparagraph (C)(i).
"(ii) P
.—The term 'prize competition' means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius
Prize for the protection of endangered species established under subparagraph (B).
"(B) A
.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 12, 2019],
the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of
1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competition, to be known as the 'Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the
protection of endangered species'—
"(i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the protection of endangered species; and
"(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that protects
endangered species.
"(C) A
.—
"(i) E
.—There is established an advisory board, to be known as the 'Protection of
Endangered Species Technology Advisory Board'.
"(ii) C
.—The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by
the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in—
"(I) endangered species;
"(II) biology;
"(III) technology development;
"(IV) engineering;
"(V) economics;
"(VI) business development and management; and
"(VII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the
purposes of this paragraph.
"(iii) D
.—Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall—
"(I) select a topic;
"(II) issue a problem statement;
"(III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to
protect endangered species; and
"(IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and
implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation
organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, private entities, and
research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the protection of endangered species.
"(iv) C
.—In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely
with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including—
"(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the protection of endangered
species;
"(II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the protection of endangered species;
"(III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates
to the protection of endangered species; and
"(IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in
the protection of endangered species.
"(v) R
.—The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (8)(A).
"(D) A
.—
"(i) I
.—The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition.
"(ii) R
.—An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (8)(B).
"(E) J
.—
"(i) A
.—The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as
provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition.
"(ii) D
.—The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any
annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year,
none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award.
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"(F) R
.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded
under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the
prize competition that includes—
"(i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to
the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii);
"(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by
the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (8)(B); and
"(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains
the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected.
"(G) T
.—The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall
terminate on December 31, 2023.
"(6) T
.—
"(A) D
.—In this paragraph:
"(i) B
.—The term 'Board' means the Nonlethal Management of Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Technology Advisory Board established by subparagraph (C)(i).
"(ii) P
.—The term 'prize competition' means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius
Prize for the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts established under subparagraph (B).
"(B) A
.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 12, 2019],
the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of
1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a prize competition, to be known as the 'Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the
nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts'—
"(i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the nonlethal management of human-wildlife
conflicts; and
"(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes the
nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts.
"(C) A
.—
"(i) E
.—There is established an advisory board, to be known as the 'Nonlethal
Management of Human-Wildlife Conflicts Technology Advisory Board'.
"(ii) C
.—The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by
the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in—
"(I) nonlethal wildlife management;
"(II) social aspects of human-wildlife conflict management;
"(III) biology;
"(IV) technology development;
"(V) engineering;
"(VI) economics;
"(VII) business development and management; and
"(VIII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the
purposes of this paragraph.
"(iii) D
.—Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall—
"(I) select a topic;
"(II) issue a problem statement;
"(III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to
promote the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts; and
"(IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and
implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation
organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, private entities, and
research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the nonlethal management of humanwildlife conflicts.
"(iv) C
.—In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely
with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including—
"(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife
species at risk due to conflict with human activities;
"(II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife
species at risk due to conflict with human activities;
"(III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates
to the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities; and
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"(IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in
the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities.
"(v) R
.—The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (8)(A).
"(D) A
.—
"(i) I
.—The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition.
"(ii) R
.—An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (8)(B).
"(E) J
.—
"(i) A
.—The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as
provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition.
"(ii) D
.—The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any
annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year,
none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award.
"(F) R
.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded
under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the
prize competition that includes—
"(i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to
the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii);
"(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by
the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (8)(B); and
"(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains
the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected.
"(G) T
.—The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall
terminate on December 31, 2023.
"(7) T
.—
"(A) D
.—In this paragraph:
"(i) B
.—The term 'Board' means the Reducing Human-Predator Conflict Technology
Advisory Board established by subparagraph (C)(i).
"(ii) P
.—The term 'prize competition' means the Theodore Roosevelt Genius
Prize for reducing human-predator conflict established under subparagraph (B).
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"(i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to reducing the frequency of human-predator
conflict using nonlethal means; and
"(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes
reducing human-predator conflict using nonlethal means, which may include the application and
monitoring of tagging technologies.
"(C) A
.—
"(i) E
.—There is established an advisory board, to be known as the 'Reducing
Human-Predator Conflict Technology Advisory Board'.
"(ii) C
n.—The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by
the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in—
"(I) predator-human interactions;
"(II) the habitats of large predators;
"(III) biology;
"(IV) technology development;
"(V) engineering;
"(VI) economics;
"(VII) business development and management; and
"(VIII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the
purposes of this paragraph.
"(iii) D
.—Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall—
"(I) select a topic;
"(II) issue a problem statement;
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"(III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to
reduce human-predator conflict using nonlethal means; and
"(IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and
implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation
organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian Tribes, private entities, and
research institutions with expertise or interest relating to reducing human-predator conflict using
nonlethal means.
"(iv) C
.—In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely
with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including—
"(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife
species at risk due to conflict with human activities;
"(II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife
species at risk due to conflict with human activities;
"(III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates
to the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities; and
"(IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in
the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities.
"(v) R
.—The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (8)(A).
"(D) Agreement with national fish and wildlife foundation.—
"(i) I
.—The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition.
"(ii) R
.—An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (8)(B).
"(E) J
.—
"(i) A
.—The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as
provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition.
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.—The Secretary shall
consult with the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, in the case of a cash prize awarded under the prize competition for a
technology that addresses conflict between humans and marine predators under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
"(G) R
.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded
under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the
prize competition that includes—
"(i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to
the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii);
"(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by
the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (8)(B); and
"(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains
the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected.
"(H) T
.—The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall
terminate on December 31, 2023.
"(8) A
.—
"(A) A
.—An advisory board established under
paragraph (2)(C)(i), (3)(C)(i), (4)(C)(i), (5)(C)(i), (6)(C)(i), or (7)(C)(i) (referred to in this paragraph as a
'Board') shall comply with the following requirements:
"(i) T
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"(I) T
.—A member of the Board shall serve for a term of 5 years.
"(II) V
.—A vacancy on the Board—
"(aa) shall not affect the powers of the Board; and
"(bb) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
"(ii) I
.—Not later than 30 days after the date on which all members of the Board
have been appointed, the Board shall hold the initial meeting of the Board.
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"(iii) M
.—
"(I) I
.—The Board shall meet at the call of the Chairperson.
"(II) R
.—
"(aa) I
.—Any member of the Board may participate in a meeting of the Board through the
use of—
"(AA) teleconferencing; or
"(BB) any other remote business telecommunications method that allows each
participating member to simultaneously hear each other participating member during the meeting.
"(bb) P
.—A member of the Board who participates in a meeting remotely under item (aa) shall
be considered to be present at the meeting.
"(iv) Q
.—A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser
number of members may hold a meeting.
"(v) C
.—The Board shall select a Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson from among the members of the Board.
"(vi) A
.—The Board shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
minimize the administrative costs of the Board, including by encouraging the remote participation
described in clause (iii)(II)(aa) to reduce travel costs.
"(B) A
.—Any agreement entered into under
paragraph (2)(D)(i), (3)(D)(i), (4)(D)(i), (5)(D)(i), (6)(D)(i), or (7)(D)(i) shall comply with the following
requirements:
"(i) D
.—An agreement shall provide that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall—
"(I) advertise the prize competition;
"(II) solicit prize competition participants;
"(III) administer funds relating to the prize competition;
"(IV) receive Federal funds—
"(aa) to administer the prize competition; and
"(bb) to award a cash prize;
"(V) carry out activities to generate contributions of non-Federal funds to offset, in whole
or in part—
"(aa) the administrative costs of the prize competition; and
"(bb) the costs of a cash prize;
"(VI) in consultation with, and subject to final approval by, the Secretary, develop criteria
for the selection of prize competition winners;
"(VII) provide advice and consultation to the Secretary on the selection of judges under
paragraphs (2)(E), (3)(E), (4)(E), (5)(E), (6)(E), and (7)(E) based on criteria developed in
consultation with, and subject to the final approval of, the Secretary;
"(VIII) announce 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition;
"(IX) subject to clause (ii), award 1 cash prize annually; and
"(X) protect against unauthorized use or disclosure by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation of any trade secret or confidential business information of a prize competition
participant.
"(ii) A
.—An agreement shall provide that the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation may award more than 1 cash prize annually if the initial cash prize referred to in clause
(i)(IX) and any additional cash prize are awarded using only non-Federal funds.
"(iii) S
.—An agreement shall provide that the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation—
"(I) may request and accept Federal funds and non-Federal funds for a cash prize;
"(II) may accept a contribution for a cash prize in exchange for the right to name the prize;
and
"(III) shall not give special consideration to any Federal agency or non-Federal entity in
exchange for a donation for a cash prize awarded under this subsection.
"(C) A
.—
"(i) I
.—The amount of the initial cash prize referred to in subparagraph (B)(i)(IX)
shall be $100,000.
"(ii) A
.—On notification by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that
non-Federal funds are available for an additional cash prize, the Secretary shall determine the
amount of the additional cash prize."
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Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, §101(d) [title I], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–181, 3009-185, as amended
by Pub. L. 105–83, title I, Nov. 14, 1997, 111 Stat. 1547, provided in part: "That hereafter, pursuant to 31
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U.S.C. 9701, the Secretary shall charge reasonable fees for the full costs of providing training by the
National Conservation Training Center, to be credited to this account, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, for
the full costs of providing such training, to remain available until expended."
§742b–1. Assistant Director for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs
(a) Establishment
There is established in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior the position of
Assistant Director for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs.
(b) Superior
The Assistant Director for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs shall report directly to the Director of the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(c) Responsibilities
The Assistant Director for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs shall be responsible for the administration,
management, and oversight of the Federal Assistance Program for State Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration under the
Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.) and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act
(16 U.S.C. 777 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 106–408, title I, §132, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1775.)
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The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is act Sept. 2, 1937, ch. 899,
50 Stat. 917, as amended, also known as the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, which is classified
generally to chapter 5B (§669 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 669 of this title and Tables.
The Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act, referred to in subsec. (c), is act Aug. 9, 1950, ch. 658,
64 Stat. 430, as amended, also known as the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act and the Fish Restoration
and Management Projects Act, which is classified generally to chapter 10B (§777 et seq.) of this title. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 777 of this title and
Tables.
§742c. Loans for financing or refinancing of cost of purchasing, constructing,
equipping, maintaining, repairing, or operating commercial fishing vessels or
gear
(a) Authorization
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, under such rules and regulations and under such terms and conditions as
he may prescribe, to make loans for financing or refinancing of the cost of purchasing, constructing, equipping,
maintaining, repairing, or operating new or used commercial fishing vessels or gear.
(b) Conditions
Any loans made under the provisions of this section shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(1) Bear an interest rate of not less than (a) a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into
consideration the average market yield on outstanding Treasury obligations of comparable maturity, plus (b) such
additional charge, if any, toward covering other costs of the program as the Secretary may determine to be
consistent with its purpose.
(2) Mature in not more than ten years, except that where a loan is for all or part of the costs of constructing a new
fishing vessel, such period may be fourteen years.
(3) No financial assistance shall be extended pursuant to this section unless reasonable financial assistance
applied for is not otherwise available on reasonable terms.
(4) Loans shall be approved only upon the furnishing of such security or other reasonable assurance of repayment
as the Secretary may require considering the objectives of this section which are to upgrade commercial fishing
vessels and gear and to provide reasonable financial assistance not otherwise available to commercial fishermen.
The proposed collateral for a loan must be of such a nature that, when considered with the integrity and ability of the
management, and the applicant's past and prospective earnings, repayment of the loan will be reasonably assured.
(5) The applicant shall possess the ability, experience, resources, and other qualifications necessary to enable him
to operate and maintain new or used commercial fishing vessels or gear.
(6) Before the Secretary approves a loan for the purchase or construction of a new or used vessel which will not
replace an existing commercial fishing vessel, he shall determine that the applicant's contemplated operation of such
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vessel in a fishery will not cause economic hardship or injury to the efficient vessel operators already operating in
that fishery.
(7) An applicant for a fishery loan must be a citizen or national of the United States.
(8) Within the meaning of this section, a corporation, partnership, or association shall not be deemed to be a
citizen of the United States unless the Secretary determines that it satisfactorily meets all of the requirements set
forth in section 50501 of title 46 for determining the United States citizenship of a corporation, partnership, or
association operating a vessel in the coastwise trade.
(9)(A) The nationality of an applicant shall be established to the satisfaction of the Secretary. Within the meaning
of this section, no corporation, partnership, or association organized under the laws of American Samoa shall be
deemed a national of the United States unless 75 per centum of the interest therein is owned by nationals of the
United States, citizens of the United States, or both, and in the case of a corporation, unless its president or other
chief executive officer and the chairman of its board are nationals or citizens of the United States and unless no
more of its directors than a minority of the number necessary to constitute a quorum are nonnationals and
noncitizens.
(B) Seventy-five per centum of the interest in a corporation shall not be deemed to be owned by nationals of the
United States, citizens of the United States, or both, (i) if the title to 75 per centum of its stock is not vested in such
nationals and citizens free from any trust or fiduciary obligation in favor of any person not a national or citizen of the
United States; or (ii) if 75 per centum of the voting power in such corporation is not vested in nationals of the United
States, citizens of the United States, or both; or (iii) if through any contract or understanding it is so arranged that
more than 25 per centum of the voting power may be exercised, directly or indirectly, in behalf of any person who is
not a national or citizen of the United States; or (iv) if by any other means whatsoever control of any interest in the
corporation in excess of 25 per centum is conferred upon or permitted to be exercised by any person who is not a
national or citizen of the United States.
(c) Fisheries loan fund; interest payments on appropriations available as capital to the fund less average
undispersed cash balance
There is created a fisheries loan fund, which shall be used by the Secretary as a revolving fund to make loans for
financing and refinancing under this section. Any funds received by the Secretary on or before September 30, 1986, in
payment of principal or interest on any loans so made shall be deposited in the fund and be available for making
additional loans under this section. Any funds received in the fisheries loan fund after September 30, 1986, shall be
covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. There is authorized to be appropriated to the fisheries loan fund
the sum of $20,000,000 to provide initial capital.
(d) Modification of loan contract
The Secretary, subject to the specific limitations in this section, may consent to the modification, with respect to the
rate of interest, time of payment of any installment of principal, or security, of any loan contract to which he is a party.
(e) Chartering vessels; loans to Alaskan earthquake victims; termination date
The Secretary is authorized under such terms and conditions and pursuant to regulations prescribed by him to use
the funds appropriated under this section to make loans to commercial fishermen for the purpose of chartering fishing
vessels pending the construction or repair of vessels lost, destroyed, or damaged by the earthquake of March 27,
1964, and subsequent tidal waves related thereto: Provided, That any loans made under this subsection shall only be
repaid from the net profits of the operations of such chartered vessels, which profits shall be reduced by such
reasonable amount as determined by the Secretary for the salary of the fishermen chartering such vessels. The funds
authorized herein shall not be available for such loans after June 30, 1966.
(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §4, 70 Stat. 1121; Pub. L. 85–888, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1710; Pub. L. 88–309, §9, May 20,
1964, 78 Stat. 199; Pub. L. 89–85, §§1–4, July 24, 1965, 79 Stat. 262; Pub. L. 91–279, §9, June 12, 1970, 84 Stat.
309; Pub. L. 91–387, §§1, 2, Aug. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 829; Pub. L. 94–273, §2(8), Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 375; Pub. L.
96–478, §16(a), Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2303; Pub. L. 97–347, §1, Oct. 18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1652; Pub. L. 98–44, title I,
§103(a)(1), July 12, 1983, 97 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 98–498, title IV, §430(1), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2310; Pub. L. 99–659,
title IV, §409, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3740.)
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In subsec. (b)(8), "section 50501 of title 46" substituted for "section 2 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as
amended," on authority of Pub. L. 109–304, §18(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1709, which Act enacted section
50501 of Title 46, Shipping.
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1986—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–659 amended third sentence generally, striking out "and any balance
remaining therein at the close of September 30, 1986 (at which time the fund shall cease to exist)," after
"1986,".
1984—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–498 substituted "September 30, 1986" for "September 30, 1984" wherever
appearing.
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1983—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–44 substituted "September 30, 1984" for "September 30, 1983" wherever
appearing.
1982—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–347 substituted "September 30, 1983" for "September 30, 1982" wherever
appearing.
1980—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–478 substituted "September 30, 1982" for "September 30, 1980" wherever
appearing and struck out interest payment provisions respecting, payment at close of each fiscal year
from fisheries loan fund into miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury on cumulative amount of
appropriations available as capital to the fund from and after July 1, 1965, less average undispersed
balance in the fund during the year, determination of interest rate on basis of average market yield during
month preceding each fiscal year on outstanding Treasury obligations of maturity comparable to average
maturity of loans made from the fund, and interest payment deferrals approved by the Secretary of the
Treasury subject to interest on deferred amounts.
1976—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94–273 substituted "September" for "June" wherever appearing.
1970—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 91–279 provided maturity period of fourteen years for loans for all or part
of costs of constructing new fishing vessels.
Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 91–387, §2, permitted a national of the United States to be an applicant for a
fishery loan.
Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 91–387, §2, substituted provision for Secretary's determination of United States
citizenship of a corporation, partnership, or association by satisfactorily meeting all requirements set forth
in section 802 of title 46 for determination of citizenship of such entity operating a vessel in coastwise trade,
for prior provision for establishment of such citizenship within meaning of section 802 of title 46 to
satisfaction of the Secretary.
Subsec. (b)(9). Pub. L. 91–387, §2, added par. (9).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 91–387, §1, extended term for making fisheries loans, substituting "June 30, 1980"
for "June 30, 1970" wherever appearing.
1965—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 89–85, §1, substituted "financing or refinancing of the cost of purchasing,
constructing, equipping, maintaining, repairing, or operating new or used commercial fishing vessels or
gear" for "financing and refinancing of operations, maintenance, replacement, repair, and equipment of
fishing gear and vessels" and struck out provision for research into basic problems of fisheries.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 89–85, §§2, 3, substituted in par. (1) provision respecting determination of interest
rate taking into consideration average market yield on outstanding Treasury obligations of comparable
maturity plus additional charge toward coverage of other costs of program for former provision
prescribing an interest rate of not less than 3 per centum per annum and added pars. (4) to (8),
respectively.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 89–85, §4, extended term for making fisheries loans from June 30, 1965, to June
30, 1970, required Secretary to pay at end of each fiscal year into miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury
interest on cumulative amount of appropriations available as capital to fund after July 1, 1965, less
average undispersed cash balance in fund during the year, provided formula for determination of rate of
interest, and authorized deferral of interest payments but with payment of interest on deferred payments.
1964—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 88–309 added subsec. (e).
1958—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 85–888 increased authorization for $10,000,000 to $20,000,000.
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section] shall be effective July 1, 1970. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(c) of the Fish and
Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended [subsec. (c) of this section], any balance remaining in the fisheries loan
fund at the close of June 30, 1970, shall be available to make loans for the purposes of section 4 of said
Act [this section] from July 1, 1970, to the close of June 30, 1980."
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section] shall be effective July 1, 1965. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(c) of the Fish and
Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended [subsec. (c) of this section], any balance remaining in the fisheries loan
fund at the close of June 30, 1965, shall be available to make loans for the purposes of section 4 of said
Act [this section] from July 1, 1965, to the close of June 30, 1970."
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Pub. L. 96–561, title II, §221, Dec. 22, 1980, 94 Stat. 3295, as amended by Pub. L. 98–44, title I, §103(b),
July 12, 1983, 97 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 98–498, title IV, §431, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2310, provided that during
the period beginning Dec. 22, 1980, through the close of Sept. 30, 1986, the Secretary of Commerce
could make loans from the fisheries loan fund established under subsec. (c) of this section only for the
purpose of assisting obligors to avoid default on obligations covering fishing vessels and to cover
operating losses.
§742c–1. Investment in obligations of the United States; proceeds to be used for
fisheries
All moneys in the Fisheries Loan Fund established under Section 1 742c of this title shall be invested by the
Secretary of Commerce in obligations of the United States, except so much as shall be currently needed for loans or
administrative expenses authorized under the Fisheries Loan Fund. All accrued proceeds from such investment shall
be, subject to amounts provided in advance by appropriations, credited by the Secretary of the Treasury to the debt of
the Secretary of Commerce incurred under section 53723 of title 46 in connection with fisheries financing under
chapter 537 of title 46 for so long as such debt exists. All accrued proceeds from such investment, after such debt has
been liquidated, shall be, subject to amounts provided in advance by appropriations, credited to the fisheries portion of
the Federal Ship Financing Fund established under section 1102 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, and
used for the fisheries purposes provided in chapter 537 of title 46.
(Pub. L. 98–498, title IV, §432, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2310.)
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Section 1102 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, referred to in text, is section 1102 of Act June 29,
1936, ch. 858, which was classified to section 1272 of former Title 46, Appendix, Shipping. Section 1102
was repealed by Pub. L. 109–304, §19, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1710. See also Historical and Revision Notes
under section 53717 of Title 46, Shipping.
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In text, "section 53723 of title 46" substituted for "section 1105(d) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46
U.S.C. 1275), as amended," and "chapter 537 of title 46" substituted for "title XI of the Merchant Marine Act,
1936 (46 U.S.C. 1271–1280), as amended," and for "title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C.
1271–1280), as amended", on authority of Pub. L. 109–304, §18(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1709, which Act
enacted chapter 537 of Title 46, Shipping.
1 So in original. Probably should not be capitalized.
§742d. Investigations; preparation and dissemination of information; reports
(a) 1 The Secretary shall conduct continuing investigations, prepare and disseminate information, and make
periodical reports to the public, to the President, and to Congress, with respect to the following matters:
(1) The production and flow to market of fish and fishery products domestically produced, and also those produced
by foreign producers which affect the domestic fisheries;
(2) The availability and abundance and the biological requirements of the fish and wildlife resources;
(3) The competitive economic position of the various fish and fishery products with respect to each other, and with
respect to competitive domestic and foreign-produced commodities;
(4) The collection and dissemination of statistics on commercial and sport fishing;
(5) The collection and dissemination of statistics on the nature and availability of wildlife, progress in acquisition of
additional refuges and measures being taken to foster a coordinated program to encourage and develop wildlife
values;
(6) The improvement of production and marketing practices in regard to commercial species and the conduct of
educational and extension services relative to commercial and sport fishing, and wildlife matters;
(7) Any other matters which in the judgment of the Secretary are of public interest in connection with any phases
of fish and wildlife operations.
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(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §5, 70 Stat. 1121.)
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For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any
annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which a
report to Congress required under this section is listed on page 54), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66,
as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
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1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see note set out under section 742b of this title.
1 So in original. No subsec. (b) has been enacted.
§742d–1. Studies of effects in use of chemicals
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency is authorized and directed to undertake comprehensive
continuing studies on the effects of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and pesticides, upon the fish and wildlife
resources of the United States, for the purpose of determining the amounts, percentages, and formulations of such
chemicals that are lethal to or injurious to fish and wildlife and the amounts, percentages, mixtures, or formulations that
can be used safely, and thereby prevent losses of fish and wildlife from such spraying, dusting, or other treatment.
(Pub. L. 85–582, §1, Aug. 1, 1958, 72 Stat. 479; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §2(a)(2)(i), eff. Dec. 2, 1970, 35 F.R. 15623,
84 Stat. 2086.)
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"Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency" substituted in text for "Secretary of the Interior"
pursuant to Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and
Employees, which abolished the Federal Water Quality Administration in Department of the Interior and
transferred to Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency all functions vested in Secretary of the
Interior by this section.
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Section 2 of Pub. L. 85–582, Aug. 1, 1958, 72 Stat. 479, as amended by Pub. L. 86–279, Sept. 16, 1959, 73
Stat. 563; Pub. L. 89–232, Oct. 1, 1965, 79 Stat. 902; Pub. L. 90–394, July 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 338, provided that:
"In order to carry out the provisions of this Act [this section], there is authorized to be appropriated
$3,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, and for each of the two fiscal years immediately
following such year. Such sums shall remain available until expended."
§742e. Transfer of functions to Secretary
(a) Functions of Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, etc.
There shall be transferred to the Secretary all functions of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce,
and the head of any other department or agency, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget to relate primarily to the development, advancement, management, conservation, and protection of commercial
fisheries; but nothing in this section shall be construed to modify the authority of the Department of State or the
Secretary of State to negotiate or enter into any international agreements, or conventions with respect to the
development, management, or protection of any fisheries and wildlife resources or with respect to international
commissions operating under conventions to which the United States is a party.
(b) Transfer of personnel, property, records, etc.
There shall be transferred to the Department of the Interior so much of the personnel, property, facilities, records,
and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds (available or to be made available) as the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines to be necessary in connection with the exercise of any
functions transferred to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Cooperation of other departments and agencies
The Secretary may request and secure the advice or assistance of any department or agency of the Government in
carrying out the provisions of this Act, and any such department or agency which furnishes advice or assistance to the
Secretary may expend its own funds for such purposes, with or without reimbursement from the Secretary as may be
agreed upon between the Secretary and the department or agency.
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(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §6, 70 Stat. 1122; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 2, §102, eff. July 1, 1970, 35 F.R. 7959, 84 Stat.
2085.)
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This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, 70 Stat. 1119, as amended, known as
the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, which is classified generally to sections 742a to 742d and 742e to 742j–2 of
this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 742a
of this title and Tables.
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All functions vested by law (including reorganization plan) in Bureau of the Budget or Director of
Bureau of the Budget were transferred to the President of the United States by section 101 of 1970
Reorg. Plan No. 2, eff. July 1, 1970, 35 F.R. 7959, 84 Stat. 2085, set out in the Appendix to Title 5,
Government Organization and Employees. Section 102 of 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 2 redesignated Bureau
of the Budget as Office of Management and Budget.
Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of
1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see note set out under section 742b of this title.
§742f. Powers of Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce
(a) Policies, procedures, and recommendations
The Secretary of the Interior, with such advice and assistance as he may require from the Assistant Secretary for
Fish and Wildlife, shall consider and determine the policies and procedures that are necessary and desirable in
carrying out efficiently and in the public interest the laws relating to fish and wildlife. The Secretary, with the assistance
of the departmental staff herein authorized, shall—
(1) develop and recommend measures which are appropriate to assure the maximum sustainable production of
fish and fishery products and to prevent unnecessary and excessive fluctuations in such production;
(2) study the economic condition of the industry, and whenever he determines that any segment of the domestic
fisheries has been seriously disturbed either by wide fluctuation in the abundance of the resource supporting it, or by
unstable market or fishing conditions or due to any other factors he shall make such recommendations to the
President and the Congress as he deems appropriate to aid in stabilizing the domestic fisheries;
(3) develop and recommend special promotional and informational activities with a view to stimulating the
consumption of fishery products whenever he determines that there is a prospective or actual surplus of such
products; and
(4) take such steps as may be required for the development, advancement, management, conservation, and
protection of fish and wildlife resources including, but not limited to, research, development of existing facilities, and
acquisition by purchase or exchange of land and water, or interests therein.
(b) Gifts, devises, or bequests for performance of activities and services of United States Fish and Wildlife
Service; restrictive or affirmative covenants or conditions of servitude; separate account in Treasury;
disbursement orders; gifts or bequests to United States for Federal tax purposes
(1) In furtherance of the purposes of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept any gifts, devises,
or bequests of real and personal property, or proceeds therefrom, or interests therein, for the benefit of the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, in performing its activities and services. Such acceptance may be subject to the terms
of any restrictive or affirmative covenant, or condition of servitude, if such terms are deemed by the Secretary to be in
accordance with law and compatible with the purpose for which acceptance is sought.
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or bequests pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in a separate account in the Treasury and shall be
disbursed upon order of the Secretary for the benefit of programs administered by the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service.
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.—Any gift, devise, or bequest made for the benefit of a particular national wildlife refuge or
complex of geographically related refuges shall be disbursed only for the benefit of that refuge or complex of
refuges and without further appropriations.
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.—Subject to the availability of appropriations and the requirements of the National Wildlife Refuge
System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.) and other applicable law, the Secretary may provide
funds to match gifts, devises, and bequests made for the benefit of a particular national wildlife refuge or complex
of geographically related refuges. With respect to each gift, devise, or bequest, the amount of Federal funds may
not exceed the amount (or, in the case of property or in-kind services, the fair market value) of the gift, devise, or
bequest.
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(3) For the purpose of Federal income, estate, and gift taxes, property, or proceeds therefrom, or interests therein,
accepted under this subsection shall be considered as a gift or bequest to the United States.
(c) Volunteer services; incidental expenses; Federal employee status; authorization of appropriations
(1) The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce may each recruit, train, and accept, without regard
to the provisions of title 5, the services of individuals without compensation as volunteers for, or in aid of programs
conducted by either Secretary through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
(2) The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce are each authorized to provide for incidental
expenses such as transportation, uniforms, lodging, awards (including nominal cash awards) and recognition, and
subsistence of such volunteers without regard to their places of residence.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a volunteer shall not be deemed a Federal employee and shall
not be subject to the provisions of law relating to Federal employment, including those relative to hours of work, rates
of compensation, leave, unemployment compensation, and Federal employee benefits.
(4) For the purpose of the tort claim provisions of title 28, a volunteer under this subsection shall be considered a
Federal employee.
(5) For the purposes of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, relating to compensation to Federal employees for work
injuries, volunteers under this subsection shall be deemed employees of the United States within the meaning of the
term "employees" as defined in section 8101 of title 5, and the provisions of that subchapter shall apply.
(6) S
.—The Secretary of the Interior may establish a Senior Volunteer Corps, consisting of
volunteers over the age of 50. To assist in the recruitment and retention of the volunteers, the Secretary may provide
for additional incidental expenses to members of the Corps beyond the incidental expenses otherwise provided to
volunteers under this subsection. The members of the Corps shall be subject to the other provisions of this subsection.
(d) Community partnership enhancement
(1) Definition of partner organization
In this subsection, the term "partner organization" means an organization that—
(A) draws its membership from private individuals, organizations, corporations, academic institutions, or State or
local governments;
(B) is established to promote the understanding of, education relating to, and the conservation of the fish,
wildlife, plants, and cultural and historical resources of a particular refuge or complex of geographically related
refuges; and
(C) is described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that title.
(2) Cooperative agreements
(A) In general
Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, the Secretary of the Interior may negotiate and enter into a cooperative
agreement with a partner organization, academic institution, State or local government agency, or other person to
implement one or more projects or programs for a refuge or complex of geographically related refuges in
accordance with the purposes of this subsection and in compliance with the policies of other relevant authorities,
regulations, and policy guidance.
(B) Projects and programs
Subject to the requirements of the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd
et seq.) and other applicable law, and such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate,
the Secretary may approve projects and programs for a refuge or complex of geographically related refuges that—
(i) promote the stewardship of resources of the refuge through habitat maintenance, restoration, and
improvement, biological monitoring, or research;
(ii) support the operation and maintenance of the refuge through constructing, operating, maintaining, or
improving the facilities and services of the refuge;
(iii) increase awareness and understanding of the refuge and the National Wildlife Refuge System through the
development, publication, or distribution of educational materials and products;
(iv) advance education concerning the purposes of the refuge and the mission of the System through the use
of the refuge as an outdoor classroom and development of other educational programs; or
(v) contribute financial resources to the refuge, under terms that require that the net revenues be used
exclusively for the benefit of the refuge, through donation of net revenues from the sale of educational materials
and products and through encouragement of gifts, devises, and bequests.
(C) Federal funding and ownership
(i) Matching
Subject to the availability of appropriations and the requirements of the National Wildlife Refuge System
Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.) and other applicable law, the Secretary may provide funds
to match non-Federal funds donated under a cooperative agreement under this paragraph. With respect to each
project or program, the amount of funds provided by the Secretary may not exceed the amount of the nonFederal funds donated through the project or program.
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(ii) Use of Federal funds
Any Federal funds used to fund a project or program under a cooperative agreement may be used only for
expenses directly related to the project or program and may not be used for operation or administration of any
non-Federal entity.
(iii) Ownership of facilities
Any new facility, improvement to an existing facility, or other permanent improvement to a refuge constructed
under this subsection shall be the property of the United States Government.
(D) Treasury account
Amounts received by the Secretary of the Interior as a result of projects and programs under subparagraph (B)
shall be deposited in a separate account in the Treasury. Amounts in the account that are attributable to activities
at a particular refuge or complex of geographically related refuges shall be available to the Secretary of the
Interior, without further appropriation, to pay the costs of incidental expenses related to volunteer activities, and to
carry out cooperative agreements for the refuge or complex of refuges.
(e) Refuge education program enhancement
(1) Guidance
Not later than 1 year after October 5, 1998, the Secretary of the Interior shall develop guidance for refuge
education programs to further the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System and the purposes of individual
refuges through—
(A) providing outdoor classroom opportunities for students on national wildlife refuges that combine educational
curricula with the personal experiences of students relating to fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitat and to the
cultural and historical resources of the refuges;
(B) promoting understanding and conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants and cultural and historical resources
of the refuges; and
(C) improving scientific literacy in conjunction with both formal and nonformal education programs.
(2) Refuge programs
Based on the guidance developed under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior may develop or enhance
refuge education programs as appropriate, based on the resources of individual refuges and the opportunities
available for such programs in State, local, and private schools. In developing and implementing each program, the
Secretary should cooperate with State and local education authorities, and may cooperate with partner organizations
in accordance with subsection (d).
(f) Report
Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2011, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit a
report to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate—
(1) evaluating the accomplishments of the volunteer program, the community partnerships program, and the
refuge education programs authorized under this section, and of the National Volunteer Coordination Program and
volunteer coordination strategy under section 742f–1 of this title; and
(2) making recommendations to improve the effectiveness of such programs, including regarding implementing
subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (1) of subsection (e).
(g) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out subsections (b), (c), (d), (e), and
(f), $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022.
(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §7, 70 Stat. 1122; Pub. L. 95–616, §4, Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3112; Pub. L. 97–347, §2, Oct.
18, 1982, 96 Stat. 1652; Pub. L. 98–44, title I, §103(a)(2), July 12, 1983, 97 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 98–498, title IV, §430(2),
Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2310; Pub. L. 105–242, §§3, 4(b), (c), 5–7, Oct. 5, 1998, 112 Stat. 1574–1578; Pub. L. 108–
327, §§2, 4, Oct. 16, 2004, 118 Stat. 1271; Pub. L. 111–357, §§2, 4(a), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3979, 3980; Pub. L.
115–168, §2, Apr. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1284.)
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This Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, known as the Fish and Wildlife Act
of 1956, which is classified generally to sections 742a to 742d and 742e to 742j–2 of this title. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 742a of this title and Tables.
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, referred to in subsecs. (b)(2)(B)(ii)
and (d)(2)(B), (C)(i), consists of sections 4 and 5 of Pub. L. 89–699, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 927, and is
classified to sections 668dd and 668ee of this title. For further details, see Short Title note set out under
section 668dd of this title.
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2018—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 115–168 substituted "2018 through 2022" for "2011 through 2014".
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2011—Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 111–357, §2(b), substituted "National Wildlife Refuge System
Administration Act of 1966" for "National Wildlife Refuge Administration Act of 1966".
Subsec. (d)(2)(C)(i). Pub. L. 111–357, §2(b), substituted "National Wildlife Refuge System Administration
Act of 1966" for "National Wildlife Refuge Administration Act of 1966".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 111–357, §4(a)(2), added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g).
Pub. L. 111–357, §2(a), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "There
is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out subsections (b), (c), (d), and
(e) of this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2009."
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 111–357, §4(a)(1), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g).
2004—Subsec. (d)(2)(A). Pub. L. 108–327, §4, reenacted heading without change and amended text
generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The Secretary of the Interior may enter into a
cooperative agreement (within the meaning of chapter 63 of title 31) with any partner organization,
academic institution, or State or local government agency to carry out 1 or more projects or programs for
a refuge or complex of geographically related refuges in accordance with this subsection."
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 108–327, §2, reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior
to amendment, text read as follows: "There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the
Interior to carry out subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years
1999 through 2004."
1998—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105–242, §3, inserted par. (2) heading, designated existing provisions as
subpar. (A) and inserted heading, and added subpar. (B).
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 105–242, §4(b), inserted "awards (including nominal cash awards) and
recognition," after "lodging," and "without regard to their places of residence" after "volunteers".
Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 105–242, §4(c), added par. (6) and struck out former par. (6) which read as
follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $100,000 for the Secretary
of the Interior and $50,000 for the Secretary of Commerce for each of the fiscal years 1980, 1981, 1982,
1983, 1984, 1985, and 1986."
Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 105–242, §§5–7, added subsecs. (d) to (f).
1984—Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 98–498 substituted "1984, 1985, and 1986" for "and 1984".
1983—Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 98–44 substituted ", 1983, and 1984" for "and 1983".
1982—Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 97–347 substituted "1982 and 1983" for "and 1982".
1978—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 95–616, §4(1), reenacted existing provisions, substituting reference to fish
resources for prior reference to fisheries resources and incorporated provisions of par. (5) relating to
wildlife resources, substituting reference to acquisition by purchase or exchange of land and water for
prior reference to acquisition of refuge lands.
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 95–616, §4(1), struck out par. (5) relating to wildlife resources. See par. (4).
Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 95–616, §4(3), added subsecs. (b) and (c).
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1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see note set out under section 742b of this title.
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Pub. L. 105–242, §2, Oct. 5, 1998, 112 Stat. 1574, provided that:
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.—Congress finds that—
"(1) the National Wildlife Refuge System (referred to in this Act [amending this section and
enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and section 742a of this title] as the 'System'),
consisting of more than 500 refuges and 93,000,000 acres, plays an integral role in the protection of
the natural resources of the United States;
"(2) the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (Public Law 105–57; 111 Stat.
1252) [see Tables for classification] significantly improved the law governing the System, although the
financial resources for implementing this law and managing the System remain limited;
"(3) by encouraging volunteer programs and donations, and facilitating non-Federal partnerships
with refuges, Federal funding for the refuges can be supplemented and the System can fully benefit
from the amendments made by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997; and
"(4) by encouraging refuge educational programs, public awareness of the resources of the
System and public participation in the conservation of those resources can be promoted.
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.—The purposes of this Act are—
"(1) to encourage the use of volunteers to assist the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in the
management of refuges within the System;
"(2) to facilitate partnerships between the System and non-Federal entities to promote public
awareness of the resources of the System and public participation in the conservation of those
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resources; and
"(3) to encourage donations and other contributions by persons and organizations to the System."
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Pub. L. 105–242, §4(a), Oct. 5, 1998, 112 Stat. 1575, as amended, formerly set out as a note under this
section, was transferred and is classified to section 742f–1 of this title.
§742f–1. National Volunteer Coordination Program
(1) In general
Subject to the availability of appropriations, and in conformance with the strategy developed under paragraph (2)
and consistent with the authorities regarding gifts, volunteer services, community partnerships, and refuge education
enhancement under section 742f of this title, the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service, shall carry out a National Volunteer Coordination Program within the National Wildlife Refuge
System to—
(A) augment and support the capabilities and efforts of Federal employees to implement resource management,
conservation, and public education programs and activities across the National Wildlife Refuge System;
(B) provide meaningful opportunities for volunteers to support the resource management, conservation, and public
education programs and activities of national wildlife refuges or complexes of geographically related national wildlife
refuges in each United States Fish and Wildlife Service region; and
(C) fulfill the purpose and mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System under the National Wildlife Refuge
System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.).
(2) Volunteer coordination strategy
(A) In general
No later than one year after January 4, 2011, the Director shall publish in the Federal Register a national strategy
for the coordination and utilization of volunteers within the National Wildlife Refuge System.
(B) Consultation required
The strategy shall be developed in consultation with State fish and wildlife agencies, Indian tribes, refuge friends
groups or similar volunteer organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
(C) Volunteer coordinators
The Director shall provide, subject to the availability of appropriations, no less than one regional volunteer
coordinator for each United States Fish and Wildlife Service region to implement the strategy published under this
paragraph. Such coordinators may be responsible for assisting partner organizations in developing and
implementing volunteer projects and activities under cooperative agreements under section 742f(d) of this title.
(3) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $2,000,000 for each fiscal year through fiscal year
2014.
(Pub. L. 105–242, §4(a), Oct. 5, 1998, 112 Stat. 1575; Pub. L. 108–327, §3, Oct. 16, 2004, 118 Stat. 1271; Pub. L.
111–357, §§3, 4(b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3979, 3981.)
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The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, referred to in par. (1)(C), consists of
sections 4 and 5 of Pub. L. 89–669, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 927 and is classified to sections 668dd and 668ee
of this title. For further details, see Short Title note set out under section 668dd of this title.
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Section was formerly set out as a note under section 742f of this title.
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2011—Pub. L. 111–357, §3(1), substituted "National Volunteer Coordination Program" for "Projects" in
section catchline.
Par. (1). Pub. L. 111–357, §3(2), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
"Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of the Interior shall carry out a project at 2 or
more national wildlife refuges or complexes of geographically related refuges in each United States Fish
and Wildlife Service region."
Par. (2). Pub. L. 111–357, §3(3), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
"Each project shall provide for the employment of a full-time volunteer coordinator for the refuge or
complex of geographically related refuges. The volunteer coordinator shall be responsible for recruiting,
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training, and supervising volunteers. The volunteer coordinator may be responsible for assisting partner
organizations in developing projects and programs under cooperative agreements under section 742f(d) of
this title and coordinating volunteer activities with partner organizations to carry out the projects and
programs."
Par. (3). Pub. L. 111–357, §4(b), redesignated par. (4) as (3) and struck out former par. (3) relating to
reports.
Par. (4). Pub. L. 111–357, §4(b), redesignated par. (4) as (3).
Pub. L. 111–357, §3(4), substituted "for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2014" for "for for each fiscal
year through fiscal year 2009".
2004–Pub. L. 108–327, §3(1), struck out "Pilot" before "Projects" in section catchline.
Par. (1). Pub. L. 108–327, §3(2), (3), substituted "project" for "pilot project" and struck out ", but not more
than 20 pilot projects nationwide" before period at end.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 108–327, §3(2), substituted "project" for "pilot project".
Par. (3). Pub. L. 108–327, §3(4), substituted "after October 16, 2004, and every 3 years thereafter" for
"after October 5, 1998" and "projects" for "pilot projects".
Par. (4). Pub. L. 108–327, §3(5), substituted "for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2009" for "each of
fiscal years 1999 through 2002".
§742g. Cooperation with State Department
(a) Representation at international meetings
The Secretary shall cooperate to the fullest practicable extent with the Secretary of State in providing representation
at all meetings and conferences relating to fish and wildlife in which representatives of the United States and foreign
countries participate.
The Secretary of State shall designate the Secretary of the Interior or the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, or
a person designated by the Secretary of the Interior to represent the Department of the Interior, as a member of the
United States delegation attending such meetings and conferences and also as a member of the negotiating team of
any such delegation.
(b) Consultation with officials responsible for technical and economic aid
The Secretary of State and all other officials having responsibilities in the fields of technical and economic aid to
foreign nations shall consult with the Secretary in all cases in which the interests of fish and wildlife are involved, with a
view to assuring that such interests are adequately represented at all times.
(c) International negotiations
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall be represented in all international negotiations
conducted by the United States pursuant to section 1351 of title 19, in any case in which fish products are directly
affected by such negotiations.
(d) Consultation with governmental, private nonprofit, and other organizations
The Secretary shall consult periodically with the various governmental, private nonprofit, and other organizations and
agencies which have to do with any phase of fish and wildlife with respect to any problems that may arise in
connection with such fish and wildlife.
(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §8, 70 Stat. 1123.)
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Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of
1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see note set out under section 742b of this title.
§742h. Reports on fishery products
(a) Repealed. Pub. L. 96–470, title I, §103(a), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2237.
(b) The Secretary is authorized to make a report to the President and the Congress, and, when requested by the
United States International Trade Commission in connection with section 1364 of title 19, or when an investigation is
made under the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332), the Secretary is authorized to make a report to such Commission,
concerning the following matters with respect to any fishery product which is imported into the United States, or such
reports may be made upon a request from any segment of the domestic industry producing a like or directly
competitive product—
(1) whether there has been a downward trend in the production, employment in the production, or prices, or a
decline in the sales, of the like or directly competitive product by the domestic industry; and
(2) whether there has been an increase in the imports of the fishery products into the United States, either actual
or relative to the production of the like or directly competitive product produced by the domestic industry.
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(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §9, 70 Stat. 1123; Pub. L. 93–618, title I, §171(b), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2009; Pub. L. 96–
470, title I, §103(a), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2237.)
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Section 1364 of title 19, referred to in subsec. (b), was repealed by Pub. L. 87–794, title II, §257(e)(1), Oct.
11, 1962, 76 Stat. 882.
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1980—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–470 struck out subsec. (a) which required Secretary of the Interior to
make an annual report to Congress with respect to activities of United States Fish and Wildlife Service
under this Act, accompanied by appropriate legislative recommendations.
1975—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93–618 substituted "United States International Trade Commission" for
"United States Tariff Commission".
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Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of
1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see note set out under section 742b of this title.
§742i. Effect on rights of States and international commissions
Nothing in this Act shall be construed (1) to interfere in any manner with the rights of any State under the
Submerged Lands Act [43 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.] or otherwise provided by law, or to supersede any regulatory authority
over fisheries exercised by the States either individually or under interstate compacts; or (2) to interfere in any manner
with the authority exercised by any International Commission established under any treaty or convention to which the
United States is a party.
(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §10, 70 Stat. 1124.)
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This Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, 70 Stat. 1119, as amended, known as the Fish
and Wildlife Act of 1956, which is classified generally to sections 742a to 742d and 742e to 742j–2 of this title.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 742a of this
title and Tables.
The Submerged Lands Act, referred to in text, is act May 22, 1953, ch. 65, 67 Stat. 29, as amended,
which is classified generally to subchapters I and II (§§1301 et seq., 1311 et seq.) of chapter 29 of Title 43,
Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section
1301 of Title 43 and Tables.
§742j. Authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act.
(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §11, 70 Stat. 1124.)
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This Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, 70 Stat. 1119, as amended, known as the Fish
and Wildlife Act of 1956, which is classified generally to sections 742a to 742d and 742e to 742j–2 of this title.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 742a of this
title and Tables.
§742j–1. Airborne hunting
(a) Prohibition; penalty
Any person who—
(1) while airborne in an aircraft shoots or attempts to shoot for the purpose of capturing or killing any bird, fish, or
other animal; or
(2) uses an aircraft to harass any bird, fish, or other animal; or
(3) knowingly participates in using an aircraft for any purpose referred to in paragraph (1) or (2);
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shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
(b) Exception; report of State to Secretary
(1) This section shall not apply to any person if such person is employed by, or is an authorized agent of or is
operating under a license or permit of, any State or the United States to administer or protect or aid in the
administration or protection of land, water, wildlife, livestock, domesticated animals, human life, or crops, and each
such person so operating under a license or permit shall report to the applicable issuing authority each calendar
quarter the number and type of animals so taken.
(2) In any case in which a State, or any agency thereof, issues a permit referred to in paragraph (1) of this
subsection, it shall file with the Secretary of the Interior an annual report containing such information as the Secretary
shall prescribe, including but not limited to—
(A) the name and address of each person to whom a permit was issued;
(B) a description of the animals authorized to be taken thereunder, the number of animals authorized to be taken,
and a description of the area from which the animals are authorized to be taken;
(C) the number and type of animals taken by such person to whom a permit was issued; and
(D) the reason for issuing the permit.
(c) "Aircraft" defined
As used in this section, the term "aircraft" means any contrivance used for flight in the air.
(d) Enforcement; regulations; arrest; search; issuance and execution of warrants and process; cooperative
agreements
The Secretary of the Interior shall enforce the provisions of this section and shall promulgate such regulations as he
deems necessary and appropriate to carry out such enforcement. Any employee of the Department of the Interior
authorized by the Secretary of the Interior to enforce the provisions of this section may, without warrant, arrest any
person committing in his presence or view a violation of this section or of any regulation issued hereunder and take
such person immediately for examination or trial before an officer or court of competent jurisdiction; may execute any
warrant or other process issued by an officer or court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of the provisions of
this section; and may, with or without a warrant, as authorized by law, search any place. The Secretary of the Interior is
authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with State fish and wildlife agencies or other appropriate State
authorities to facilitate enforcement of this section, and by such agreements to delegate such enforcement authority to
State law enforcement personnel as he deems appropriate for effective enforcement of this section. Any judge of any
court established under the laws of the United States, and any United States magistrate judge may, within his
respective jurisdiction, upon proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause, issue warrants in all such cases.
(e) Forfeiture
All birds, fish, or other animals shot or captured contrary to the provisions of this section, or of any regulation issued
hereunder, and all guns, aircraft, and other equipment used to aid in the shooting, attempting to shoot, capturing, or
harassing of any bird, fish, or other animal in violation of this section or of any regulation issued hereunder shall be
subject to forfeiture to the United States.
(f) Certain customs laws applied
All provisions of law relating to the seizure, forfeiture, and condemnation of a vessel for violation of the customs
laws, the disposition of such vessel or the proceeds from the sale thereof, and the remission or mitigation of such
forfeitures, shall apply to the seizures and forfeitures incurred, or alleged to have been incurred, under the provisions
of this section, insofar as such provisions of law are applicable and not inconsistent with the provisions of this section;
except that all powers, rights, and duties conferred or imposed by the customs laws upon any officer or employee of
the Treasury Department shall, for the purposes of this section, be exercised or performed by the Secretary of the
Interior or by such persons as he may designate.
(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §13, as added Pub. L. 92–159, §1, Nov. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 480; amended Pub. L. 92–502,
Oct. 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 905; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, §321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117.)
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1972—Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 92–502 added subsecs. (d) to (f).
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"United States magistrate judge" substituted for "United States magistrate" in subsec. (d) pursuant to
section 321 of Pub. L. 101–650, set out as a note under section 631 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial
Procedure.
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Pub. L. 92–159, §3, Nov. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 481, provided that: "The amendments made by the first
section of this Act [enacting this section] shall take effect as of the thirtieth day after the date of
enactment of such section [Nov. 18, 1971]; except that, in any case in which a State is not authorized to
issue any permit referred to in the amendments made by such first section, such amendments shall take
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effect in any such State as of the thirtieth day after the expiration of the next regular session of the
legislature of such State which begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act."
§742j–2. Uniform allowance
Notwithstanding subsection 1 5901(a) of title 5, the uniform allowance for each uniformed employee of the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service may be up to $400 annually.
(Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §14, as added Pub. L. 96–291, §2, June 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 608.)
1 So in original. Probably should be "section".
§742k. Management and disposition of vessels and other property acquired and
arising out of fishery loans or related type of activities
For the purpose of facilitating administration of, and protecting the interest of the Government in, the fishery loan
fund established by section 742c of this title and any related type of activities relating to fisheries for which the
Department of the Interior is now or may hereafter be responsible, the Secretary of the Interior, notwithstanding any
other provisions of law, may hereafter administer, complete, recondition, reconstruct, renovate, repair, maintain,
operate, charter, assign, or sell upon such terms and conditions as he may deem most advantageous to the United
States, any vessel, plant, or other property acquired by him on behalf of the United States and arising out of any
fishery loan or any related type of activity by the Secretary of the Interior. The Secretary may use any of the applicable
funds in each particular instance for the aforesaid purposes.
(Pub. L. 87–219, Sept. 13, 1961, 75 Stat. 493.)
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Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of
1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section
742b of this title.
§742l. Enforcement authority for the protection of fish and wildlife resources
(a) Law enforcement training program
(1) In order to provide for and encourage training, research, and development for the purpose of improving fish and
wildlife law enforcement and developing new methods for the prevention, detection, and reduction of violation of fish
and wildlife laws, and the apprehension of violators of such laws, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of
Commerce may each—
(A) establish and conduct national training programs to provide, at the request of any State, training for State fish
and wildlife law enforcement personnel;
(B) develop new or improved approaches, techniques, systems, equipment, and service to improve and
strengthen fish and wildlife law enforcement; and
(C) assist in conducting, at the request of any appropriate State official, local or regional training programs for the
training of State fish and wildlife law enforcement personnel.
Such training programs shall be conducted to the maximum extent practicable through established programs.
(2) There are authorized to be appropriated beginning with fiscal year 1980 such funds as may be necessary to carry
out the purposes of subsection (b), and the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce may each require
reimbursement from the States for expenditures made pursuant to subsections (b)(1)(A) and (C).
(b) Law enforcement cooperative agreement
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce may each
utilize by agreement, with or without reimbursement, the personnel, services and facilities of any other Federal or State
agency to the extent he deems it necessary and appropriate for effective enforcement of any Federal or State laws on
lands, waters, or interests therein under his jurisdiction which are administered or managed for fish and wildlife
purposes and for enforcement of any laws administered by him relating to fish and wildlife. Persons so designated by
either Secretary, who are not employees of another Federal agency—
(1) shall not be deemed a Federal employee and shall not be subject to the provisions of law relating to Federal
employment, including those relating to hours of work, competitive examination, rates of compensation, and Federal
employee benefits, but may be considered eligible for compensation for work injuries under subchapter III of chapter
81 of title 5;
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(2) shall be considered to be investigative or law enforcement officers of the United States for the purposes of the
tort claim provisions of title 28;
(3) may, to the extent specified by either Secretary, search, seize, arrest, and exercise any other law enforcement
functions or authorities under Federal laws relating to fish and wildlife, where such authorities are made applicable
by this or any other law to employees, officers, or other persons designated or employed by either Secretary; and
(4) shall be considered to be officers or employees of the Department of the Interior or the Department of
Commerce, as the case may be, within the meaning of sections 111 and 1114 of title 18.
(c) Disposal of abandoned or forfeited property
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), notwithstanding any other provision of law, all fish, wildlife, plants, or any other items
abandoned or forfeited to the United States under any laws administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the
Secretary of Commerce relating to fish, wildlife, or plants, shall be disposed of by either Secretary in such a manner
as he deems appropriate (including, but not limited to, loan, gift, sale, or destruction).
(2) Prohibition on sale of certain items
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce may not sell any
species of fish, wildlife, or plant, or derivative thereof, for which the sale is prohibited by another Federal law.
(3) Use of revenues
The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce may each expend any revenues received from the
disposal of items under paragraph (1), and all sums referred to in the first sentence of section 1540(d) of this title
and the first sentence of section 3375(d) of this title—
(A) to make payments in accordance with those sections; and
(B) to pay costs associated with—
(i) shipping items referred to in paragraph (1) to and from the place of storage, sale, or temporary or final
disposal, including temporary or permanent loan;
(ii) storage of the items, including inventory of, and security for, the items;
(iii) appraisal of the items;
(iv) sale or other disposal of the items in accordance with applicable law, including auctioneer commissions
and related expenses;
(v) payment of any valid liens or other encumbrances on the items and payment for other measures required
to clear title to the items; and
(vi) in the case of the Secretary of the Interior only, processing and shipping of eagles and other migratory
birds, and parts of migratory birds, for Native American religious purposes.
(d) Disclaimer
Nothing in this section shall be construed to invalidate any law enforcement agreement or delegation made by the
Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Commerce with respect to fish and wildlife matters prior to November 8,
1978.
(e) to (j) Omitted
(k) Law enforcement operations
With respect to any undercover or other enforcement operation which is necessary for the detection and prosecution
of violations of any laws administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries
Service relating to fish, wildlife, or plants, the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Commerce may,
notwithstanding any other provision of law—
(1) direct the advance of funds which may be deposited in commercial banks or other financial institutions;
(2) use appropriations for payment for information, rewards, or evidence concerning violations, without reference
to any rewards to which such persons may otherwise be entitled by law, and any moneys subsequently recovered
shall be reimbursed to the current appropriation; and
(3) use appropriations to establish or acquire proprietary corporations or business entities as part of an undercover
operation, operate such corporations or business entities on a commercial basis, lease space and make other
necessary expenditures, and use the proceeds from such undercover operations to offset necessary and reasonable
expenses incurred in such operations: Provided, That at the conclusion of each such operation the proceeds shall be
deposited in the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.
(Pub. L. 95–616, §3 (less (e)–(j)), Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3110; Pub. L. 97–396, §7, Dec. 31, 1982, 96 Stat. 2006; Pub.
L. 105–328, §3, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3058.)
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This section, referred to in subsec. (d), means section 3 of Pub. L. 95–616, which in addition to enacting
this section, enacted section 712 of this title and amended sections 460k–3, 668dd, 690e, 706, and 718f of this
title and sections 1114 and 3112 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
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Section is comprised of subsecs. (a) to (d) and (k) of section 3 of Pub. L. 95–616, as amended. For
classification of subsecs. (e) through (j) of section 3, see References in Text note above and Tables.
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1998—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–328 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and inserted heading,
substituted "Subject to paragraph (2), notwithstanding" for "Notwithstanding", and added pars. (2) and
(3).
1982—Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 97–396 added subsec. (k).
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Pub. L. 105–328, §2, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 3057, provided that:
"(a) F
.—Congress finds that—
"(1) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (referred to in this Act [amending this section and
enacting provisions set out as a note under section 742a of this title] as the 'Service')—
"(A) is responsible for storage and disposal of items derived from fish, wildlife, and plants,
including eagles and eagle parts, and other items that have become the property of the United
States through abandonment or forfeiture under applicable laws relating to fish, wildlife, or plants;
"(B) distributes many of those items for educational and scientific uses and for religious
purposes of Native Americans; and
"(C) unless otherwise prohibited by law, may dispose of some of those items by sale, except
items derived from endangered or threatened species, marine mammals, and migratory birds;
"(2) under law in effect on the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 30, 1998], the revenue from sale
of abandoned items is not available to the Service, although approximately 90 percent of the items in
possession of the Service have been abandoned; and
"(3) making revenue from the sale of abandoned items available to the Service will enable the
Service—
"(A) to cover costs incurred in shipping, storing, and disposing of items derived from fish,
wildlife, and plants; and
"(B) to make more extensive distributions of those items for educational, scientific, and Native
American religious purposes.
"(b) P
.—The purposes of this Act are to make proceeds from sales of abandoned items derived
from fish, wildlife, and plants available to the Service and to authorize the use of those proceeds to cover
costs incurred in shipping, storing, and disposing of those items."
§742l–1. Authority to use available law enforcement funds
In fiscal year 2012 and hereafter of the amount available for law enforcement, up to $400,000, to remain available
until expended, may at the discretion of the Secretary be used for payment for information, rewards, or evidence
concerning violations of laws administered by the Service, and miscellaneous and emergency expenses of
enforcement activity, authorized or approved by the Secretary and to be accounted for solely on the Secretary's
certificate.
(Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title I, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 988.)
§742m. Relinquishment of exclusive legislative jurisdiction
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, may relinquish to a State, or to a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the
United States, the exclusive legislative jurisdiction of the United States over all or part of any United States Fish and
Wildlife Service lands or interests therein, including but not limited to National Wildlife Refuge System and National
Fish Hatchery System lands, in that State, Commonwealth, territory, or possession. Relinquishment of exclusive
legislative jurisdiction under this subsection may be accomplished (1) by filing with the Governor (or, if none, the chief
executive officer) of the State, Commonwealth, territory, or possession concerned, a notice of relinquishment to take
effect upon acceptance thereof, or (2) as the laws of the State, Commonwealth, territory, or possession may otherwise
provide.
(Pub. L. 100–653, title IX, §901, Nov. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 3834.)
§743. Repealed. Pub. L. 93–280, §1(2), May 10, 1974, 88 Stat. 123
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Section, act Mar. 3, 1885, ch. 360, §1(1), 23 Stat. 494, renumbered by Pub. L. 93–280, §1(1), May 10,
1974, 88 Stat. 123, was part of a paragraph entitled: "Propagation of Food Fishes" in the Sundry Civil
Expenses Appropriation Act, 1886. It authorized the Secretary of the Treasury to detail Coast Guard
personnel to the Fish and Wildlife Services for duty. See section 743a of this title.
§743a. Detail of personnel and loan of equipment to Director of Bureau of Sport
Fisheries and Wildlife
(a) "Agency" defined
As used in this section, the term "agency" means the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the
Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, the Department of the Air Force, the Atomic Energy Commission,
and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
(b) Personnel and equipment available
The chief executive officer of each agency may from time to time—
(i) detail from the agency for duty under the Director of the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, Department of
the Interior, such commissioned and enlisted personnel and civilian employees as may be spared for such duty; and
(ii) consonant with the operational needs of the agency, loan equipment of the agency to the Director.
(c) Reports to Congress
The Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall make a report to Congress at the end of any fiscal
year that the provisions of this section are utilized, which describes the use of the provisions of this section, and the
additional cost, if any, to the Federal Government resulting therefrom. Such report shall be referred in the Senate to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and in the House of Representatives to the Committee on
Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
(Mar. 3, 1885, ch. 360, §1(2), as added Pub. L. 93–280, §1(3), May 10, 1974, 88 Stat. 123; amended Pub. L. 96–470,
title II, §206(a), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2244; Pub. L. 103–437, §6(t), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4587.)
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The Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, referred to in subsec. (b), was replaced and succeeded by
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. See section 742b(c) of this title.
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1994—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted "Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation"
for "Committee on Commerce".
1980—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 96–470 substituted provision requiring that a report to Congress be made at
the end of any fiscal year that provisions of this section are utilized for provision requiring an annual
report to Congress be made on utilization of the provisions of this section and struck out "annual" before
"report shall be".
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For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the
authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of
Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of
Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November
25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
Atomic Energy Commission abolished and functions transferred by sections 5814 and 5841 of Title 42, The
Public Health and Welfare. See also Transfer of Functions notes set out under those sections.
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jurisdiction transferred by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Jan. 4, 1995.
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of House of Representatives treated as referring to
Committee on Resources of House of Representatives in case of provisions relating to fisheries, wildlife,
international fishing agreements, marine affairs (including coastal zone management) except for
measures relating to oil and other pollution of navigable waters, or oceanography by section 1(b)(3) of
Pub. L. 104–14, set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress. Committee on Resources of
House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by
House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.
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§744. Investigations; fish propagation; investigations of damages by predacious
fishes; executive assistance
The Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Commerce, as appropriate, shall prosecute investigations and
inquiries on the subject, with the view of ascertaining whether any and what diminution in the number of the food fishes
of the coast and the lakes of the United States has taken place; and, if so, to what causes the same is due; and also
whether any and what protective, prohibitory, or precautionary measures should be adopted in the premises; and shall
report upon the same to Congress. He is authorized and directed to conduct investigations and experiments for the
purpose of ameliorating the damage wrought to the fisheries by dogfish and other predacious fishes and aquatic
animals. Said investigations and experiments shall be such as to develop the best and cheapest means of taking such
fishes and aquatic animals, of utilizing them for economic purposes, especially for food, and to encourage the
establishment of fisheries and markets for them.
The heads of the several executive departments shall cause to be rendered all necessary and practicable aid to the
Secretary in the prosecution of his investigations and inquiries.
(R.S. §§4396, 4397; Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 362, 24 Stat. 523; June 21, 1916, ch. 160, §§1, 2, 39 Stat. 232; 1939 Reorg.
Plan No. II, §4(e), (f), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. III, §3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5
F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 62 Stat. 1262; 1970 Reorg.
Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090; Pub. L. 96–470, title I, §101(c), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat.
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R.S. §4396 derived from Res. Feb. 9, 1871, No. 22, §2, 16 Stat. 594.
R.S. §4397 derived from Res. Feb. 9, 1871, No. 22, §3, 16 Stat. 594.
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1980—Pub. L. 96–470 struck out provision requiring a detailed statement of expenditures under all
appropriations for "propagation of fishes" be submitted annually to Congress at the beginning of each
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Secretary of the Interior or Secretary of Commerce, as appropriate, and Secretary substituted for
Director of Fish and Wildlife Service and Director in view of: creation of National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration in Department of Commerce and Office of Administrator of such
Administration; abolition of Bureau of Commercial Fisheries in Department of the Interior and Office of
Director of such Bureau; transfers of functions, including functions formerly vested by law in Secretary of
the Interior or Department of the Interior which were administered through Bureau of Commercial
Fisheries or were primarily related to such Bureau, exclusive of certain enumerated functions with respect
to Great Lakes fishery research, Missouri River Reservoir research, Gulf Breeze Biological Laboratory,
and Trans-Alaska pipeline investigations; and transfer of marine sport fish program of Bureau of Sport
Fisheries and Wildlife by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, set out
in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with
certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950,
§§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5.
Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, §3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232, set out in the Appendix to
Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, consolidated Bureau of Fisheries and Bureau of
Biological Survey into one agency in Department of the Interior to be known as Fish and Wildlife Service.
It was further provided that functions of consolidated agency should be administered under direction and
supervision of Secretary of the Interior by a director and assistants, and that offices of Commissioner and
Deputy Commissioner of Fisheries and offices of Chief and Associate Chief of Bureau of Biological
Survey should be abolished and their functions transferred to consolidated agency.
Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, §4(e), (f), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433, set out in the
Appendix to Title 5, transferred Bureau of Fisheries in Department of Commerce and its functions, and
Bureau of Biological Survey in Department of Agriculture and its functions, to Department of the Interior,
to be administered under direction and supervision of Secretary of the Interior.
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survey of all marine, fresh-water, and other aquatic resources of the United States, its Territories, and
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possessions; and for a report on survey, together with recommendations to Congress. It also
appropriated $20,000 to carry out the purposes of the act.
§745. Powers of Secretary
The Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Commerce, as appropriate, may take or cause to be taken at all
times, in the waters of the seacoast of the United States, where the tide ebbs and flows, and also in the waters of the
lakes, such fish or specimens thereof as may in his judgment, from time to time, be needful or proper for the conduct of
his duties, any law, custom, or usage of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
(R.S. §4398; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. III, §3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff.
Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090.)
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Secretary of the Interior or Secretary of Commerce, as appropriate, substituted for Director of Fish and
Wildlife Service in view of transfer of functions by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, see note set out under
section 744 of this title.
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with
certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950,
§§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees.
Transfer and consolidation of bureaus and functions, see note set out under section 742 of this title.
§746. Vessels of Fish and Wildlife Service
The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to place the vessels of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service on the
same footing with the Navy Department as those of the National Ocean Survey.
(May 31, 1880, ch. 113, 21 Stat. 151; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. II, §4(e), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433; 1940
Reorg. Plan No. III, §3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232; Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120.)
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Coast and Geodetic Survey consolidated with National Weather Bureau in 1965 to form Environmental
Science Services Administration by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1965, eff. July 13, 1965, 30 F.R. 8819, 79 Stat.
1318. Environmental Science Services Administration abolished in 1970 and its personnel, property,
records, etc., transferred to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of
1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090. By order of Acting Associate Administrator of
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 35 F.R. 19249, Dec. 19, 1970, Coast and Geodetic
Survey redesignated National Ocean Survey. See notes under section 851 of Title 33, Navigation and
Navigable Waters. See, also, notes under section 311 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
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Fish and Wildlife Service, created by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2107, 54
Stat. 1231, succeeded by United States Fish and Wildlife Service established by act Aug. 8, 1956, ch.
1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120. See section 742b of this title.
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with
certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950,
§§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees.
Transfer and consolidation of bureaus and functions, see note set out under section 742 of this title.
§746a. Operation and maintenance fees for the M/V Tiglax and other vessels
On and after October 21, 1998, pursuant to section 9701 of title 31 and notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, the
Secretary shall charge reasonable fees for the full costs of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in operating and
maintaining the M/V Tiglax and other vessels, to be credited to this account and to be available until expended.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(e) [title I], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681-236.)
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Section, acts Mar. 28, 1922, ch. 117, title I, 42 Stat. 484; Jan. 5, 1923, ch. 24, title I, 42 Stat. 1125; May
28, 1924, ch. 204, title III, 43 Stat. 238; Feb. 27, 1925, ch. 364, title III, 43 Stat. 1047, which related to the
commutation of rations of officers and crews on vessels, was provision of an appropriation act which was
confined to specific appropriations.
§748. Expenditure of appropriations for propagation of food fishes
Appropriations for propagation of food fishes shall not be expended for hatching or planting fish or eggs in any State
in which, in the judgment of the Secretary of the Interior, there are not adequate laws for the protection of the fishes,
nor in any State in which the United States Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service and his duly authorized agents are
not accorded full and free right to conduct fish-cultural operations, and all fishing and other operations necessary
therefor, in such manner and at such times as is considered necessary and proper by the said director or his agents.
(July 1, 1918, ch. 113, §1, 40 Stat. 693; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. II, §4(e), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433;
1940 Reorg. Plan No. III, §3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232; Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120.)
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Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of
1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see note set out under section 742b of this title.
Fish and Wildlife Service, created by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2107, 54
Stat. 1231, succeeded by United States Fish and Wildlife Service established by act Aug. 8, 1956, ch.
1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120. See section 742b of this title.
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with
certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950,
§§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees.
Transfer and consolidation of bureaus and functions, see note set out under sections 742 and 744 of this
title.
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Section, act June 16, 1921, ch. 23, §4, 42 Stat. 63, provided for an advisory committee to report on
condition and needs of the Fish and Wildlife Service, and is omitted since it was derived from an
appropriation act and is obsolete.
§750. Station on Mississippi River for rescue of fishes and propagation of mussels
There shall be established on the Mississippi River, at a point to be selected by the Secretary of the Interior or the
Secretary of Commerce, as appropriate, a station for the rescue of fishes and the propagation of mussels in
connection with fish-rescue operations throughout the Mississippi Valley.
(Apr. 28, 1922, ch. 153, §1, 42 Stat. 501; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. II, §4(e), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433;
1940 Reorg. Plan No. III, §3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232.)
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Secretary of Commerce also empowered to carry out statutory provisions in view of: creation of
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Department of Commerce and Office of
Administrator of such Administration; abolition of Bureau of Commercial Fisheries in Department of the
Interior and Office of Director of such Bureau; transfer of marine sport fish program of Bureau of Sport
Fisheries and Wildlife; and certain transfers of functions, including functions formerly vested by law in
Secretary of the Interior or Department of the Interior which were administered through Bureau of
Commercial Fisheries or were primarily related to such Bureau, exclusive of certain enumerated functions
with respect to Great Lakes fishery research, Missouri River Reservoir research, Gulf Breeze Biological
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Laboratory, and Trans-Alaska pipeline investigations by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35
F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with
certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950,
§§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5.
Transfer and consolidation of bureaus and functions, see note set out under section 742 of this title.
§751. Personnel
In connection with the establishment of such fish-rescue station there is authorized the following personnel, namely:
One district supervisor, to have general charge of fish-rescue and fish-cultural operations in the Mississippi Valley; a
superintendent, two field foremen, four fish-culturists at large, one engineer at large, one clerk, two coxswains at large,
and two apprentice fish-culturists.
(Apr. 28, 1922, ch. 153, §2, 42 Stat. 501.)
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Provisions relating to the compensation of such personnel have been omitted as such pay is fixed
pursuant to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
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For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with
certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950,
§§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees.
§752. Omitted
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Section, act July 2, 1942, ch. 473, §1, 56 Stat. 557, which authorized the Fish and Wildlife Service to
exchange equipment as part payment for other equipment, was from the Interior Department
Appropriation Act, 1943, and was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts. Similar provisions were
contained in act June 28, 1941, ch. 259, §1, 55 Stat. 357.
§753. Cooperative work
On and after July 2, 1942, cooperative work conducted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall be
subject to the provisions of the Act of July 24, 1919 [7 U.S.C. 2220, 2279i].
(July 2, 1942, ch. 473, §1, 56 Stat. 558; Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120.)
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Act of July 24, 1919, referred to in text, was formerly classified to sections 563 and 564 of Title 5 prior to
the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–
554, §1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
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Fish and Wildlife Service, created by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2107, 54
Stat. 1231, succeeded by United States Fish and Wildlife Service established by act Aug. 8, 1956, ch.
1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120. See section 742b of this title.
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with
certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950,
§§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees.
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§753a. Cooperative research and training programs for fish and wildlife resources
For the purpose of developing adequate, coordinated, cooperative research and training programs for fish and
wildlife resources, the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Commerce, as appropriate, is authorized to continue
to enter into cooperative agreements with colleges and universities, with game and fish departments of the several
States, and with nonprofit organizations relating to cooperative research units: Provided, That Federal participation in
the conduct of such cooperative unit programs shall be limited to the assignment of Department of the Interior or
Department of Commerce scientific personnel by the Secretary to serve at the respective units, to the provision of
assistance (including reasonable financial compensation) for the work of researchers on fish and wildlife ecology and
resource management projects funded under this subsection 1 to supply for the use of the particular units' operations
such equipment as may be available to the Secretary for such purposes, and the payment of incidental expenses of
Federal personnel and employees of cooperating agencies assigned to the units.
(Pub. L. 86–686, §1, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 733; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat.
2090; Pub. L. 95–616, §2, Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3110.)
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authorized provision of assistance (including reasonable financial compensation) for the work of
researchers on funded fish and wildlife ecology and resource management projects.
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Reference to Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce inserted in view of: creation of
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Department of Commerce and Office of
Administrator of such Administration; abolition of Bureau of Commercial Fisheries in Department of the
Interior and Office of Director of such Bureau; transfers of functions, including functions formerly vested
by law in Secretary of the Interior or Department of the Interior which were administered through Bureau
of Commercial Fisheries or were primarily related to such Bureau, exclusive of certain enumerated
functions with respect to Great Lakes fishery research, Missouri River Reservoir research, Gulf Breeze
Biological Laboratory, and Trans-Alaska pipeline investigations; and transfer of marine sport fish program
of Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627,
84 Stat. 2090, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
1 So in original. Probably should be "section".
§753b. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of section 753a of
this title.
(Pub. L. 86–686, §2, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 733.)
§754. Commutation of rations for officers and crews of vessels of Service
On and after July 2, 1942, commutation of rations (not to exceed $1 per man per day) may be paid to officers and
crews of vessels of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the
Interior, and money accruing from commutation of rations on board vessels may be paid on proper vouchers to the
persons having charge of the mess of such vessels; and section 5911 of title 5, shall not be construed to require
deductions from the salaries of officers and crews of vessels of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for quarters
and rations furnished on vessels of said Service.
(July 2, 1942, ch. 473, §1, 56 Stat. 558; Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120.)
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"Section 5911 of title 5" substituted in text for "the Act of March 5, 1928 (5 U.S.C. 75a)" on authority of Pub.
L. 89–554, §7(b), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, the first section of which enacted Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees.
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Transfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of
1970, eff. Oct. 3, 1970, 35 F.R. 15627, 84 Stat. 2090, see note set out under section 742b of this title.
Fish and Wildlife Service, created by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2107, 54
Stat. 1231, succeeded by United States Fish and Wildlife Service established by act Aug. 8, 1956, ch.
1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120. See section 742b of this title.
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with
certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950,
§§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government
Organization and Employees.
§754a. Appropriations for United States Fish and Wildlife Service; purchases from
The Secretary of the Interior may purchase, to the extent of not to exceed $5,000, from the appropriations for the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, clothing and small stores for the crews of vessels, to be sold to the employees
of said service and the appropriations reimbursed.
(July 1, 1918, ch. 113, §1, 40 Stat. 694; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. II, §4(e), (f), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433;
1940 Reorg. Plan No. III, §3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232; Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120.)
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Section was formerly classified to section 662 of Title 31 prior to the general revision and enactment of
Title 31, Money and Finance, by Pub. L. 97–258, §1, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 877.
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Fish and Wildlife Service, created by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2107, 54
Stat. 1231, succeeded by United States Fish and Wildlife Service established by act Aug. 8, 1956, ch.
1036, §3, 70 Stat. 1120. See section 742b of this title.
Functions of all other officers of Department of the Interior and functions of all agencies and employees
of Department, with two exceptions, transferred to Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to
authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of those officers, agencies,
and employees, by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set
out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Bureau of Fisheries consolidated with Bureau of Biological Survey into Fish and Wildlife Service in
Department of the Interior, and offices of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Fisheries abolished
by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and
Employees. See, also, sections 8 and 9 of that plan for provisions relating to transfer of records, property,
personnel, and funds. Bureau previously transferred to Department of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. II of
1939, §4(e), also set out in the Appendix to Title 5.
§754b. Funds from private entities credited to Resource Management account
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in fiscal year 1999 and thereafter, sums provided by private entities for
activities pursuant to reimbursable agreements shall be credited to the "Resource Management" account and shall
remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(3) [title I], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A-139.)
§754c. Work under reimbursable agreements; recording obligations and crediting
amounts received
Before, on, and after November 29, 1999, in carrying out work under reimbursable agreements with any State, local,
or tribal government, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service may, without regard to section 1341 of title 31 and
notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, record obligations against accounts receivable from such
entities, and shall credit amounts received from such entities to this appropriation, such credit to occur within 90 days
of the date of the original request by the Service for payment.
(Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(3) [title I], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A-140.)
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§754d. Fee schedule for forensic laboratory services
In fiscal year 2001 and thereafter and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service shall establish and implement a fee schedule to permit a return to the Service for forensic laboratory services
provided to non-Department of the Interior entities. Fees shall be collected as determined appropriate by the Director
of the Fish and Wildlife Service and shall be credited to this appropriation and be available for expenditure without
further appropriation until expended.
(Pub. L. 106–291, title I, §136, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 948.)
§754e. Funds for contaminant sample analyses
In fiscal year 2012 and hereafter, of the amount provided for environmental contaminants, up to $1,000,000 may
remain available until expended for contaminant sample analyses.
(Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title I, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 988.)
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