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Title 16 — Conservation

Chapter 32 — Marine Sanctuaries

§ 1434. Procedures for designation and implementation

Statutory text

(a)

Sanctuary proposal

(1)

Notice

In proposing to designate a national marine sanctuary, the Secretary shall—

(A)

issue, in the Federal Register, a notice of the proposal, proposed regulations that may be necessary and reasonable to implement the proposal, and a summary of the draft management plan;

(B)

provide notice of the proposal in newspapers of general circulation or electronic media in the communities that may be affected by the proposal; and

(C)

no later than the day on which the notice required under subparagraph (A) is submitted to the Office of the Federal Register, submit a copy of that notice and the draft sanctuary designation documents prepared pursuant to paragraph (2), including an executive summary, to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Governor of each State in which any part of the proposed sanctuary would be located.

(2)

Sanctuary designation documents

The Secretary shall prepare and make available to the public sanctuary designation documents on the proposal that include the following:

(A)

A draft environmental impact statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).

(B)

A resource assessment that documents—

(i)

present and potential uses of the area, including commercial and recreational fishing, research and education, minerals and energy development, subsistence uses, and other commercial, governmental, or recreational uses;

(ii)

after consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, any commercial, governmental, or recreational resource uses in the areas that are subject to the primary jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior; and

(iii)

information prepared in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, on any past, present, or proposed future disposal or discharge of materials in the vicinity of the proposed sanctuary.

Public disclosure by the Secretary of such information shall be consistent with national security regulations.

(C)

A draft management plan for the proposed national marine sanctuary that includes the following:

(i)

The terms of the proposed designation.

(ii)

Proposed mechanisms to coordinate existing regulatory and management authorities within the area.

(iii)

The proposed goals and objectives, management responsibilities, resource studies, and appropriate strategies for managing sanctuary resources of the proposed sanctuary, including interpretation and education, innovative management strategies, research, monitoring and assessment, resource protection, restoration, enforcement, and surveillance activities.

(iv)

An evaluation of the advantages of cooperative State and Federal management if all or part of the proposed sanctuary is within the territorial limits of any State or is superjacent to the subsoil and seabed within the seaward boundary of a State, as that boundary is established under the Submerged Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.).

(v)

An estimate of the annual cost to the Federal Government of the proposed designation, including costs of personnel, equipment and facilities, enforcement, research, and public education.

(vi)

The proposed regulations referred to in paragraph (1)(A).

(D)

Maps depicting the boundaries of the proposed sanctuary.

(E)

The basis for the determinations made under section 1433(a) of this title with respect to the area.

(F)

An assessment of the considerations under section 1433(b)(1) of this title.

(3)

Public hearing

No sooner than thirty days after issuing a notice under this subsection, the Secretary shall hold at least one public hearing in the coastal area or areas that will be most affected by the proposed designation of the area as a national marine sanctuary for the purpose of receiving the views of interested parties.

(4)

Terms of designation

The terms of designation of a sanctuary shall include the geographic area proposed to be included within the sanctuary, the characteristics of the area that give it conservation, recreational, ecological, historical, research, educational, or esthetic value, and the types of activities that will be subject to regulation by the Secretary to protect those characteristics. The terms of designation may be modified only by the same procedures by which the original designation is made.

(5)

Fishing regulations

The Secretary shall provide the appropriate Regional Fishery Management Council with the opportunity to prepare draft regulations for fishing within the Exclusive Economic Zone as the Council may deem necessary to implement the proposed designation. Draft regulations prepared by the Council, or a Council determination that regulations are not necessary pursuant to this paragraph, shall be accepted and issued as proposed regulations by the Secretary unless the Secretary finds that the Council’s action fails to fulfill the purposes and policies of this chapter and the goals and objectives of the proposed designation. In preparing the draft regulations, a Regional Fishery Management Council shall use as guidance the national standards of section 301(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1851) to the extent that the standards are consistent and compatible with the goals and objectives of the proposed designation. The Secretary shall prepare the fishing regulations, if the Council declines to make a determination with respect to the need for regulations, makes a determination which is rejected by the Secretary, or fails to prepare the draft regulations in a timely manner. Any amendments to the fishing regulations shall be drafted, approved, and issued in the same manner as the original regulations. The Secretary shall also cooperate with other appropriate fishery management authorities with rights or responsibilities within a proposed sanctuary at the earliest practicable stage in drafting any sanctuary fishing regulations.

(6)

Committee action

After receiving the documents under subsection (a)(1)(C), the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate may each hold hearings on the proposed designation and on the matters set forth in the documents. If within the forty-five day period of continuous session of Congress beginning on the date of submission of the documents, either Committee issues a report concerning matters addressed in the documents, the Secretary shall consider this report before publishing a notice to designate the national marine sanctuary.

(b)

Taking effect of designations

(1)

Notice

In designating a national marine sanctuary, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the designation together with final regulations to implement the designation and any other matters required by law, and submit such notice to the Congress. The Secretary shall advise the public of the availability of the final management plan and the final environmental impact statement with respect to such sanctuary. The Secretary shall issue a notice of designation with respect to a proposed national marine sanctuary site not later than 30 months after the date a notice declaring the site to be an active candidate for sanctuary designation is published in the Federal Register under regulations issued under this Act, or shall publish not later than such date in the Federal Register findings regarding why such notice has not been published. No notice of designation may occur until the expiration of the period for Committee action under subsection (a)(6). The designation (and any of its terms not disapproved under this subsection) and regulations shall take effect and become final after the close of a review period of forty-five days of continuous session of Congress beginning on the day on which such notice is published unless, in the case of a national marine sanctuary that is located partially or entirely within the seaward boundary of any State, the Governor affected certifies to the Secretary that the designation or any of its terms is unacceptable, in which case the designation or the unacceptable term shall not take effect in the area of the sanctuary lying within the seaward boundary of the State.

(2)

Withdrawal of designation

If the Secretary considers that actions taken under paragraph (1) will affect the designation of a national marine sanctuary in a manner that the goals and objectives of the sanctuary or System cannot be fulfilled, the Secretary may withdraw the entire designation. If the Secretary does not withdraw the designation, only those terms of the designation not certified under paragraph (1) shall take effect.

(3)

Procedures

In computing the forty-five-day periods of continuous session of Congress pursuant to subsection (a)(6) and paragraph (1) of this subsection—

(A)

continuity of session is broken only by an adjournment of Congress sine die; and

(B)

the days on which either House of Congress is not in session because of an adjournment of more than three days to a day certain are excluded.

(c)

Access and valid rights

(1)

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as terminating or granting to the Secretary the right to terminate any valid lease, permit, license, or right of subsistence use or of access that is in existence on the date of designation of any national marine sanctuary.

(2)

The exercise of a lease, permit, license, or right is subject to regulation by the Secretary consistent with the purposes for which the sanctuary is designated.

(d)

Interagency cooperation

(1)

Review of agency actions

(A)

In general

Federal agency actions internal or external to a national marine sanctuary, including private activities authorized by licenses, leases, or permits, that are likely to destroy, cause the loss of, or injure any sanctuary resource are subject to consultation with the Secretary.

(B)

Agency statements required

Subject to any regulations the Secretary may establish each Federal agency proposing an action described in subparagraph (A) shall provide the Secretary with a written statement describing the action and its potential effects on sanctuary resources at the earliest practicable time, but in no case later than 45 days before the final approval of the action unless such Federal agency and the Secretary agree to a different schedule.

(2)

Secretary’s recommended alternatives

If the Secretary finds that a Federal agency action is likely to destroy, cause the loss of, or injure a sanctuary resource, the Secretary shall (within 45 days of receipt of complete information on the proposed agency action) recommend reasonable and prudent alternatives, which may include conduct of the action elsewhere, which can be taken by the Federal agency in implementing the agency action that will protect sanctuary resources.

(3)

Response to recommendations

The agency head who receives the Secretary’s recommended alternatives under paragraph (2) shall promptly consult with the Secretary on the alternatives. If the agency head decides not to follow the alternatives, the agency head shall provide the Secretary with a written statement explaining the reasons for that decision.

(4)

Failure to follow alternative

If the head of a Federal agency takes an action other than an alternative recommended by the Secretary and such action results in the destruction of, loss of, or injury to a sanctuary resource, the head of the agency shall promptly prevent and mitigate further damage and restore or replace the sanctuary resource in a manner approved by the Secretary.

(e)

Review of management plans

Not more than five years after the date of designation of any national marine sanctuary, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding five years, the Secretary shall evaluate the substantive progress toward implementing the management plan and goals for the sanctuary, especially the effectiveness of site-specific management techniques and strategies, and shall revise the management plan and regulations as necessary to fulfill the purposes and policies of this chapter. This review shall include a prioritization of management objectives.

(f)

Limitation on designation of new sanctuaries

(1)

Finding required

The Secretary may not publish in the Federal Register any sanctuary designation notice or regulations proposing to designate a new sanctuary, unless the Secretary has published a finding that—

(A)

the addition of a new sanctuary will not have a negative impact on the System; and

(B)

sufficient resources were available in the fiscal year in which the finding is made to—

(i)

effectively implement sanctuary management plans for each sanctuary in the System; and

(ii)

complete site characterization studies and inventory known sanctuary resources, including cultural resources, for each sanctuary in the System within 10 years after the date that the finding is made if the resources available for those activities are maintained at the same level for each fiscal year in that 10 year period.

(2)

Deadline

If the Secretary does not submit the findings required by paragraph (1) before , the Secretary shall submit to the Congress before , a finding with respect to whether the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) have been met by all existing sanctuaries.

(3)

Limitation on application

Paragraph (1) does not apply to any sanctuary designation documents for—

(A)

a Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary; or

(B)

a Northwestern Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972

    Pub. L. 92–532 title III § 304 · 86 Stat. 1052

    Enacted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434

    Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 304, Oct. 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 1063

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 304, Oct. 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 1063

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 304. There are authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year Appropriation. in which this Act is enacted and for the next two fiscal years thereafter such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title, including sums for the costs of acquisition, development, and operation of marine sanctuaries designated under this title, but the sums appropriated for any such fiscal year shall not exceed $10,000,000.

  2. Pub. L. 94–62 § 4 · 89 Stat. 303

    1. Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434

      Pub. L. 94–62 substituted provisions authorizing to be appropriated not to exceed $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975, for provisions authorizing to be appropriated for fiscal year in which this Act was enacted and for next two fiscal years thereafter not to exceed $10,000,000 for each such fiscal year

    2. Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434

      Pub. L. 94–62 inserted provisions authorizing to be appropriated not to exceed $6,200,000 for fiscal year 1976, and not to exceed $1,550,000 for the transition period (July 1, through Sept. 30, 1976)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 94–62 substituted provisions authorizing to be appropriated not to exceed $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975, for provisions authorizing to be appropriated for fiscal year in which this Act was enacted and for next two fiscal years thereafter not to exceed $10,000,000 for each such fiscal year, and inserted provisions authorizing to be appropriated not to exceed $6,200,000 for fiscal year 1976, and not to exceed $1,550,000 for the transition period (July 1, through Sept. 30, 1976).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 4. Section 304 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1434) is amended to read as follows: “Sec. 304. There are authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975, not to exceed $6,200,000 for fiscal year 1976, and not to exceed $1,550,000 for the transition period (July 1 through September 30, 1976) to carry out the provisions of this title, including the acquisition, development, and operation of marine sanctuaries designated under this title.”.

  3. Pub. L. 94–326 § 4 · 90 Stat. 725

    Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434

    Pub. L. 94–326 inserted provision authorizing to be appropriated not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1977

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 94–326 inserted provision authorizing to be appropriated not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1977.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 4. Section 304 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1434) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” immediately after “fiscal year 1976,”; and (2) by adding immediately after “September 30, 1976)” the following “, and not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1977”.

  4. Pub. L. 95–153 § 3 · 91 Stat. 1255

    Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434

    Pub. L. 95–153 inserted provision authorizing appropriations not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1978

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 95–153 inserted provision authorizing appropriations not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1978.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 3. Section 304 of such Act (16 U.S.C. 1434) is amended (1) by striking out “and” immediately after “September 30, 1976),”; (2) by adding immediately after “fiscal year 1977” the following: “, and not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1978”.

  5. Pub. L. 96–332 § 3 · 94 Stat. 1057

    Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434

    Pub. L. 96–332 inserted provisions authorizing appropriations of not to exceed $2,250,000 for fiscal year 1981

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 96–332 inserted provisions authorizing appropriations of not to exceed $2,250,000 for fiscal year 1981.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 3. Section 304 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1434) is amended— (1) by striking out “and” immediately after “fiscal year 1977,”; and (2) by adding immediately after “fiscal year 1978” the following: “and not to exceed $2,250,000 for fiscal year 1981”.

  6. Pub. L. 97–109 · 95 Stat. 1512

    Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434

    Pub. L. 97–109 inserted provisions authorizing appropriations of not to exceed $2,235,000 for fiscal year 1982, and not to exceed $2,235,000 for fiscal year 1983

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 97–109 inserted provisions authorizing appropriations of not to exceed $2,235,000 for fiscal year 1982, and not to exceed $2,235,000 for fiscal year 1983.

  7. Marine Sanctuaries Amendments of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–498 title I § 102 · 98 Stat. 2296

    1. Amended · 16 U.S.C. § 1434

      Pub. L. 98–498 amended section generally

    2. Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434

      Pub. L. 98–498 substituting provisions relating to procedures for designation and implementation of a marine sanctuary for provisions relating to authorization of appropriations. See section 1438 of this title

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–498 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to procedures for designation and implementation of a marine sanctuary for provisions relating to authorization of appropriations. See section 1438 of this title.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 102. Title III of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) is amended to read as follows: “TITLE III— NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES “SEC. 301. FINDINGS, PURPOSES, AND POLICIES. “(a) Findings.— The Congress finds that— “(1) this Nation historically has recognized the importance of protecting special areas of its public domain, but these efforts have been directed almost exclusively to land areas above the high-water mark; “(2) certain areas of the marine environment possess conservation, recreational, ecological, historical, research, educational, or esthetic qualities which give them special national significance; “(3) while the need to control the effects of particular activities has led to enactment of resource-specific legislation, these laws cannot in all cases provide a coordinated and comprehensive approach to the conservation and management of special areas of the marine environment; “(4) a Federal program which identifies special areas of the marine environment will contribute positively to marine resources conservation and management; and “(5) such a Federal program will also serve to enhance public awareness, understanding, appreciation, and wise use of the marine environment. “(b) Purposes and Policies.— The purposes and policies of this title are— “(1) to identify areas of the marine environment of special national significance due to their resource or human-use values; “(2) to provide authority for comprehensive and coordinated conservation and management of these marine areas that will complement existing regulatory authorities; “(3) to support, promote, and coordinate scientific research on, and monitoring of, the resources of these marine areas; “(4) to enhance public awareness, understanding, appreciation, and wise use of the marine environment; and “(5) to facilitate, to the extent compatible with the primary objective of resource protection, all public and private uses of the resources of these marine areas not prohibited pursuant to other authorities. “SEC. 302. DEFINITIONS. “As used in this title, the term— “(1) ‘draft management plan’ means the plan described in section 304(a)(1)(E); “(2) ‘Magnuson Act’ means the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.); “(3) ‘marine environment’ means those areas of coastal and ocean waters, the Great Lakes and their connecting waters, and submerged lands over which the United States exercises jurisdiction, consistent with international law; “(4) ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Commerce; and “(5) ‘State’ means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and any other commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. “SEC. 303. SANCTUARY DESIGNATION STANDARDS. “(a) Standards.— The Secretary may designate any discrete area of the marine environment as a national marine sanctuary and promulgate regulations implementing the designation if the Secretary— “(1) determines that the designation will fulfill the purposes and policies of this title; and “(2) finds that— “(A) the area is of special national significance due to its resource or human-use values; “(B) existing State and Federal authorities are inadequate to ensure coordinated and comprehensive conservation and management of the area, including resource protection, scientific research, and public education; “(C) designation of the area as a national marine sanctuary, will facilitate the objectives in subparagraph (B); and “(D) the area is of a size and nature that will permit comprehensive and coordinated conservation and management. “(b) Factors and Consultations Required in Making Determinations and Findings.— “(1) Factors.— For purposes of determining if an area of the marine environment meets the standards set forth in subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider— “(A) the area’s natural resource and ecological qualities, including its contribution to biological productivity, maintenance of ecosystem structure, maintenance of ecologically or commercially important or threatened species or species assemblages, and the biogeographic representation of the site; “(B) the area’s historical, cultural, archaeological, or pale-ontological significance; “(C) the present and potential uses of the area that depend on maintenance of the area’s resources, including commercial and recreational fishing, subsistence uses, other commercial and recreational activities, and research and education; “(D) the present and potential activities that may adversely affect the factors identified in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C); “(E) the existing State and Federal regulatory and management authorities applicable to the area and the adequacy of those authorities to fulfill the purposes and policies of this title; “(F) the manageability of the area, including such factors as its size, its ability to be identified as a discrete ecological unit with definable boundaries, its accessibility, and its suitability for monitoring and enforcement activities; “(G) the public benefits to be derived from sanctuary status, with emphasis on the benefits of long-term protection of nationally significant resources, vital habitats, and resources which generate tourism; “(H) the negative impacts produced by management restrictions on income-generating activities such as living and nonliving resources development; and “(I) the socioeconomic effects of sanctuary designation. “(2) Consultation.— In making determinations and findings, the Secretary shall consult with— “(A) the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; “(B) the Secretaries of State, Defense, Transportation, and the Interior, the Administrator, and the heads of other interested Federal agencies; “(C) the responsible officials or relevant agency heads of the appropriate State and local government entities, including coastal zone management agencies, that will or are likely to be affected by the establishment of the area as a national marine sanctuary; “(D) the appropriate officials of any Regional Fishery Management Council established by section 302 of the Magnuson Act (16 U.S.C. 1852) that may be affected by the proposed designation; and “(E) other interested persons. “(3) Resource assessment report.— In making determinations and findings, the Secretary shall draft, as part of the environmental impact statement referred to in section 304(a)(1), a resource assessment report documenting present and potential uses of the area, including commercial and recreational fishing, research and education, minerals and energy development, subsistence uses, and other commercial or recreational uses. The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall draft a resource assessment section for the report regarding any commercial or recreational resource uses in the area under consideration that are subject to the primary jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior. “SEC. 304. PROCEDURES FOR DESIGNATION AND IMPLEMENTATION. “(a) Sanctuary Proposal.— “(1) Notice.— In proposing to designate a national marine sanctuary, the Secretary shall— “(A) issue, in the Federal Register, a notice of the proposal, Federal Register, publication. proposed regulations that may be necessary and reasonable to implement the proposal, and a summary of the draft management plan; “(B) provide notice of the proposal in newspapers of Public information. general circulation or electronic media in the communities that may be affected by the proposal; and “(C) on the same day the notice required by subparagraph (A) is issued, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a prospectus on the proposal which shall contain— “(i) the terms of the proposed designation; “(ii) the basis of the findings made under section 303(a) with respect to the area; “(iii) an assessment of the considerations under section 303(b)(1); “(iv) proposed mechanisms to coordinate existing regulatory and management authorities within the area; “(v) the draft management plan detailing the proposed goals and objectives, management responsibilities, resource studies, interpretive and educational programs, and enforcement, including surveillance activities for the area; “(vi) an estimate of the annual cost of the proposed designation, including costs of personnel, equipment and facilities, enforcement, research, and public education; “(vii) the draft environmental impact statement; “(viii) an evaluation of the advantages of cooperative State and Federal management if all or part of a proposed marine sanctuary is within the territorial limits of any State or is superjacent to the subsoil and seabed within the seaward boundary of a State, as that boundary is established under the Submerged Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.); and “(ix) the proposed regulations referred to in subparagraph (A). “(2) Environmental impact statement.— The Secretary shall— “(A) prepare a draft environmental impact statement, as provided by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), on the proposal that includes the resource assessment report required under section 303(b)(3), maps depicting the boundaries of the proposed designated area, and the existing and potential uses and resources of the area; and “(B) make copies of the draft environmental impact statement Public availability. available to the public. “(3) Public hearing.— No sooner than thirty days after issuing a notice under this subsection, the Secretary shall hold at least one public hearing in the coastal area or areas that will be most affected by the proposed designation of the area as a national marine sanctuary for the purpose of receiving the views of interested parties. “(4) Terms of designation.— The terms of designation of a sanctuary shall include the geographic area proposed to be included within the sanctuary, the characteristics of the area that give it conservation, recreational, ecological, historical, research, educational, or esthetic value, and the types of activities that will be subject to regulation by the Secretary to protect those characteristics. The terms of designation may be modified only by the same procedures by which the original designation is made. “(5) Fishing regulations.— The Secretary shall provide the appropriate Regional Fishery Management Council with the opportunity to prepare draft regulations for fishing within the United States Fishery Conservation Zone as the Council may deem necessary to implement the proposed designation. Draft regulations prepared by the Council, or a Council determination that regulations are not necessary pursuant to this paragraph, shall be accepted and issued as proposed regulations by the Secretary unless the Secretary finds that the Council’s action fails to fulfill the purposes and policies of this title and the goals and objectives of the proposed designation. In preparing the draft regulations, a Regional Fishery Management Council shall use as guidance the national standards of section 301(a) of the Magnuson Act (16 U.S.C. 1851) to the extent that the standards are consistent and compatible with the goals and objectives of the proposed designation. The Secretary shall prepare the fishing regulations, if the Council declines to make a determination with respect to the need for regulations, makes a determination which is rejected by the Secretary, or fails to prepare the draft regulations in a timely manner. Any amendments to the fishing regulations shall be drafted, approved, and issued in the same manner as the original regulations. “(6) Committee action.— After receiving the prospectus under subsection (a)(1)(C), the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate may each hold hearings on the proposed designation and on the matters set forth in the prospectus. If within the forty-five day period of continuous session of Congress beginning on the date of submission of the prospectus, either Committee issues a report concerning matters addressed in the prospectus, the Secretary shall consider this report before publishing a notice to designate the national marine sanctuary. “(b) Taking Effect of Designations.— “(1) Notice.— In designating a national marine sanctuary, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the designation together with final regulations to implement the designation and any other matters required by law, and submit such notice to the Congress. The Secretary shall advise the public of the availability of the final management plan and the final environmental impact statement with respect to such sanctuary. No notice of designation may occur until the expiration of the period for Committee action under subsection (a)(6). Effective date. The designation (and any of its terms not disapproved under this subsection) and regulations shall take effect and become final after the close of a review period of forty-five days of continuous session of Congress beginning on the day on which such notice is published unless— “(A) the designation or any of its terms is disapproved by enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval described in paragraph (31; or “(B) in the case of a natural marine sanctuary that is located partially or entirely within the seaward boundary of any State, the Governor affected certifies to the Secretary that the designation or any of its terms is unacceptable, in which case the designation or the unacceptable term shall not take effect in the area of the sanctuary lying within the seaward boundary of the State. “(2) Withdrawal of designation.— If the Secretary considers that actions taken under paragraph (1) (A) or (B) will affect the designation of a national marine sanctuary in a manner that the goals and objectives of the sanctuary cannot be fulfilled, the Secretary may withdraw the entire designation. If the Secretary does not withdraw the designation, only those terms of the designation not disapproved under paragraph (1)(A) or not certified under paragraph (1)(B) shall take effect. “(3) Resolution of disapproval.— For the purposes of this subsection, the term ‘resolution of disapproval’ means a joint resolution which states after the resolving clause the following: ‘That the Congress disapproves the national marine sanctuary designation entitled      that was submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Commerce on     .’, the first blank space being filled with the title of the designation and the second blank space being filled with the date on which the notice was submitted to Congress. In the event that the disapproval is addressed to one or more terms of the designation, the joint resolution shall state after the resolving clause the following: ‘That the Congress approves the national marine sanctuary designation entitled     that was submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Commerce on    but disapproves the following terms of such designation:      .’, the first blank space being filled with the title of the designation, the second blank space being filled with the date on which the notice was submitted to Congress, and the third blank space referencing each term of the designation which is disapproved. “(4) Procedures.— “(A) In computing the forty-five-day periods of continuous session of Congress pursuant to subsection (a)(6) and paragraph (1) of this subsection— “(i) continuity of session is broken only by an adjournment of Congress sine die; and “(ii) the days on which either House of Congress is not in session because of an adjournment of more than three days to a day certain are excluded. “(B) When the committee to which a joint resolution has been referred has reported such a resolution, it shall at any time thereafter be in order to move to proceed to the consideration of the resolution. The motion shall be privileged and shall not be debatable. An amendment to the motion shall not be in order, and it shall not be in order to move to reconsider the vote by which the motion was agreed to or disagreed to. “(C) This subsection is enacted by Congress as an exercise of the rulemaking power of each House of Congress, respectively, and as such is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in the case of resolutions described in this subsection. This subsection supersedes other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith, and is enacted with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as those relate to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of such House. “(c) Access and Valid Rights.— “(1) Nothing in this title shall be construed as terminating or granting to the Secretary the right to terminate any valid lease, permit, license, or right of subsistence use or of access if the lease, permit, license, or right— “(A) was in existence on the date of enactment of the Marine Sanctuaries Amendments of 1984, with respect to any national marine sanctuary designated before that date; or “(B) is in existence on the date of designation of any national marine sanctuary, with respect to any national marine sanctuary designated after the date of enactment of the Marine Sanctuaries Amendments of 1984. “(2) The exercise of a lease, permit, license, or right is subject to regulation by the Secretary consistent with the purposes for which the sanctuary is designated. SEC. 305. APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS. “(a) Regulations.— The regulations issued under section 304 shall be applied in accordance with generally recognized principles of international law, and in accordance with treaties, conventions, and other agreements to which the United States is a party. No regulation shall apply to a person who is not a citizen, national, or resident alien of the United States, unless in accordance with— “(1) generally recognized principles of international law; “(2) an agreement between the United States and the foreign state of which the person is a citizen; or “(3) an agreement between the United States and the flag state of a foreign vessel, if the person is a crewmember of the vessel. “(b) Negotiations.— The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary, shall take appropriate action to enter into negotiations with other governments to make necessary arrangements for the protection of any national marine sanctuary and to promote the purposes for which the sanctuary is established. “SEC. 306. RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. “The Secretary shall conduct research and educational programs as are necessary and reasonable to carry out the purposes and policies of this title. “SEC. 307. ENFORCEMENT. “(a) In General.— The Secretary shall conduct such enforcement activities as are necessary and reasonable to carry out this title. The Secretary shall, whenever appropriate, utilize by agreement the personnel, services, and facilities of other Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities on a reimbursable basis in carrying out the Secretary’s responsibilities under this title. “(b) Civil Penalties.— “(1) Civil penalty.— Any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States who violates any regulation issued under this title shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $50,000 for each such violation, to be assessed by the Secretary. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. “(2) Notice.— No penalty shall be assessed under this subsection until the person charged has been given notice and an opportunity to be heard. Upon failure of the offending party to pay an assessed penalty, the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary, shall commence action in the appropriate district court of the United States to collect the penalty and to seek such other relief as may be appropriate. “(3) In rem jurisdiction.— A vessel used in the violation of a regulation issued under this title shall be liable in rem for any civil penalty assessed for such violation and may be proceeded against in any district court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof. “(c) Jurisdiction.— The district courts of the United States shall Courts. U.S. have jurisdiction to restrain a violation of the regulations issued under this title, and to grant such other relief as may be appropriate. Actions shall be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the United States. The Attorney General may bring suit either on the Attorney General’s own initiative or at the request of the Secretary. “SEC. 308. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. “To carry out this title, there are authorized to be appropriated: “(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1985. “(2) $3,300,000 for fiscal year 1986. “(3) $3,600,000 for fiscal year 1987. “(4) $3,900,000 for fiscal year 1988. “SEC. 309. SEVERABILITY. “If any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Act and of the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.”.

  8. Pub. L. 100–627 title II § 202 · 102 Stat. 3213

    Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 100–627 inserted requirement that notice be published in the Federal Register of proposed marine sanctuary site designation within 30 months after notice of active candidacy of site for sanctuary designation or that within such period findings be published why notice has not been published

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 100–627 inserted requirement that notice be published in the Federal Register of proposed marine sanctuary site designation within 30 months after notice of active candidacy of site for sanctuary designation or that within such period findings be published why notice has not been published.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 202. SANCTUARY DESIGNATION PROCEDURE AMENDMENTS. Paragraph (1) of section 304(b) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1434(b)(1)) is Federal Register, publication. amended by inserting after the second sentence the following: “The Secretary shall issue a notice of designation with respect to a proposed national marine sanctuary site not later than 30 months after the date a notice declaring the site to be an active candidate for sanctuary designation is published in the Federal Register under regulations issued under this Act, or shall publish not later than such date in the Federal Register findings regarding why such notice has not been published.”.

  9. National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–587 § 2104(a)(2) · 106 Stat. 5039

    Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(a)(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(a)(2), substituted “documents, including an executive summary, consisting of—” for “a prospectus on the proposal which shall contain—”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(a)(2), substituted “documents, including an executive summary, consisting of—” for “a prospectus on the proposal which shall contain—”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (1)(C) by striking “a prospectus on the proposal which shall contain—” and inserting “documents, including an executive summary, consisting of—”; and

  10. National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–587 § 2104(a)(3) · 106 Stat. 5039

    1. Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(a)(5)

      Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(a)(3), substituted “Exclusive Economic Zone” for “United States Fishery Conservation Zone”

    2. Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(a)(5)

      Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(a)(3), inserted at end “The Secretary shall also cooperate with other appropriate fishery management authorities with rights or responsibilities within a proposed sanctuary at the earliest practicable stage in drafting any sanctuary fishing regulations.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(a)(3), substituted “Exclusive Economic Zone” for “United States Fishery Conservation Zone” and inserted at end “The Secretary shall also cooperate with other appropriate fishery management authorities with rights or responsibilities within a proposed sanctuary at the earliest practicable stage in drafting any sanctuary fishing regulations.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in paragraph (5)— (A) by striking “United States Fishery Conservation Zone” and inserting “Exclusive Economic Zone”; and (B) by adding at the end: “The Secretary shall also cooperate with other appropriate fishery management authorities with rights or responsibilities within a proposed sanctuary at the earliest practicable stage in drafting any sanctuary fishing regulations.”.

  11. National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–587 § 2104(a)(1) · 106 Stat. 5039

    Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(a)(6)

    Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(a)(1), substituted “documents” for “prospectus” wherever appearing

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(a)(1), substituted “documents” for “prospectus” wherever appearing.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “prospectus” whenever it appears and inserting “documents”;

  12. National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–587 § 2104(b)(1) · 106 Stat. 5039

    Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(1), substituted at end “, in the case of a national marine sanctuary that is located partially or entirely within the seaward boundary of any State, the Governor affected certifies to the Secretary that the designation or any of its terms is unacceptable, in which case the designation or the unacceptable term shall not take effect in the area of the sanctuary lying within the seaward boundary of the State.” for the dash after “unless” and subpars. (A) and (B) which read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(1), substituted at end “, in the case of a national marine sanctuary that is located partially or entirely within the seaward boundary of any State, the Governor affected certifies to the Secretary that the designation or any of its terms is unacceptable, in which case the designation or the unacceptable term shall not take effect in the area of the sanctuary lying within the seaward boundary of the State.” for the dash after “unless” and subpars. (A) and (B) which read as follows:

    “(A) the designation or any of its terms is disapproved by enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval described in paragraph (3); or “(B) in the case of a natural marine sanctuary that is located partially or entirely within the seaward boundary of any State, the Governor affected certifies to the Secretary that the designation or any of its terms is unacceptable, in which case the designation or the unacceptable term shall not take effect in the area of the sanctuary lying within the seaward boundary of the State.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (1) by striking the dash after “unless” and all that follows and inserting “, in the case of a national marine sanctuary that is located partially or entirely within the seaward boundary of any State, the Governor affected certifies to the Secretary that the designation or any of its terms is unacceptable, in which case the designation or the unacceptable term shall not take effect in the area of the sanctuary lying within the seaward boundary of the State.”;

  13. National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–587 § 2104(b)(2) · 106 Stat. 5039

    1. Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(2), substituted “actions taken under paragraph (1)” for “actions taken under paragraph (1)(A) or (B)”

    2. Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(2), substituted “terms of the designation not certified under paragraph (1)” for “terms of the designation not disapproved under paragraph (1)(A) or not certified under paragraph (1)(B)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(2), substituted “actions taken under paragraph (1)” for “actions taken under paragraph (1)(A) or (B)” and “terms of the designation not certified under paragraph (1)” for “terms of the designation not disapproved under paragraph (1)(A) or not certified under paragraph (1)(B)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) striking “paragraph (1) (A) or (B)” and inserting “paragraph (1)”; (B) by striking “not disapproved under paragraph (1)(A)” or and (C) by striking “paragraph (1)(B)” and inserting “paragraph (1)”; and

  14. National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–587 § 2104(b)(3) · 106 Stat. 5039

    1. Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(3); 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(4)

      Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(3), redesignated par. (4) as (3)

    2. Struck · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(3); 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(4)

      Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(3), struck out former par. (3) which defined a Congressional resolution of disapproval for purposes of this subsection

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3), (4). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(3), redesignated par. (4) as (3) and struck out former par. (3) which defined a Congressional resolution of disapproval for purposes of this subsection.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking paragraph (3) and redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).

  15. National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–587 § 2104(c) · 106 Stat. 5039

    Amended · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(c), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as terminating or granting to the Secretary the right to terminate any valid lease, permit, license, or right of subsistence use or of access if the lease, permit, license, or right—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(c), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as terminating or granting to the Secretary the right to terminate any valid lease, permit, license, or right of subsistence use or of access if the lease, permit, license, or right—

    “(A) was in existence on October 19, 1984, with respect to any national marine sanctuary designated before that date; or “(B) is in existence on the date of designation of any national marine sanctuary, with respect to any national marine sanctuary designated after October 19, 1984.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Access and Valid Rights.— Section 304(c)(1) of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1434(c)(1)) is amended to read as follows: “(1) Nothing in this title shall be construed as terminating or granting to the Secretary the right to terminate any valid lease, permit, license, or right of subsistence use or of access that is in existence on the date of designation of any national marine sanctuary.”.

  16. National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–587 § 2104(d) · 106 Stat. 5039

    Added · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(d); 16 U.S.C. § 1434(e)

    Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(d), added subsecs. (d) and (e)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(d), added subsecs. (d) and (e).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Interagency Cooperation; Review of Management Plan.— Section 304 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1434) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: “(d) Interagency Cooperation.— “(1) Review of agency actions.— “(A) In general.— Federal agency actions internal or external to a national marine sanctuary, including private activities authorized by licenses, leases, or permits, that are likely to destroy, cause the loss of, or injure any sanctuary resource are subject to consultation with the Secretary. “(B) Agency statements required.— Subject to any regulations the Secretary may establish each Federal agency proposing an action described in subparagraph (A) shall provide the Secretary with a written statement describing the action and its potential effects on sanctuary resources at the earliest practicable time, but in no case later than 45 days before the final approval of the action unless such Federal agency and the Secretary agree to a different schedule. “(2) Secretary’s recommended alternatives.— If the Secretary finds that a Federal agency action is likely to destroy, cause the loss of, or injure a sanctuary resource, the Secretary shall (within 45 days of receipt of complete information on the proposed agency action) recommend reasonable and prudent alternatives, which may include conduct of the action elsewhere, which can be taken by the Federal agency in implementing the agency action that will protect sanctuary resources. “(3) Response to recommendations.— The agency head who receives the Secretary’s recommended alternatives under paragraph (2) shall promptly consult with the Secretary on the alternatives. If the agency head decides not to follow the alternatives, the agency head shall provide the Secretary with a written statement explaining the reasons for that decision. “(e) Review of Management Plans.— Not more than five years Regulations. after the date of designation of any national marine sanctuary, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding five years, the Secretary shall evaluate the substantive progress toward implementing the management plan and goals for the sanctuary, especially the effectiveness of site-specific management techniques, and shall revise the management plan and regulations as necessary to fulfill the purposes and policies of this title. .

  17. National Marine Sanctuaries Preservation Act

    Pub. L. 104–283 § 9(h) · 110 Stat. 3363

    1. Struck · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(3)

      Pub. L. 104–283 struck out “(A)” before “In computing the forty-five-day”

    2. Redesignated · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(3)

      Pub. L. 104–283 redesignated cls. (i) and (ii) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, adjusted margins

    3. Struck · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(3)

      Pub. L. 104–283 struck out former subpars. (B) and (C) which read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 104–283 struck out “(A)” before “In computing the forty-five-day”, redesignated cls. (i) and (ii) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, adjusted margins, and struck out former subpars. (B) and (C) which read as follows:

    “(B) When the committee to which a joint resolution has been referred has reported such a resolution, it shall at any time thereafter be in order to move to proceed to the consideration of the resolution. The motion shall be privileged and shall not be debatable. An amendment to the motion shall not be in order, and it shall not be in order to move to reconsider the vote by which the motion was agreed to or disagreed to. “(C) This subsection is enacted by Congress as an exercise of the rulemaking power of each House of Congress, respectively, and as such is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in the case of resolutions described in this subsection. This subsection supersedes other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith, and is enacted with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as those relate to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of such House.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (h) Section 2202(e) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992 (16 U. S. C. 1433 note) is amended by striking “section 304(e)” and inserting “304(d)”. (1) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C); (2) by moving the text of subparagraph (A) so as to begin at the end of the line on which appears the heading for paragraph (3); (3) by moving clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) 2 ems to the left; (4) by striking “(A) In” and inserting “In”; (5) by striking “(i)” and inserting “(A)”; and (6) by striking “(ii)” and inserting “(B)”.

  18. Pub. L. 106–513 § 6(a) · 114 Stat. 2381

    Amended · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(a)(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(a), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) required the Secretary to submit certain documents to committees of the House and Senate

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(a), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) required the Secretary to submit certain documents to committees of the House and Senate.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Submission of Notice of Proposed Designation to Congress.— Section 304(a)(1)(C) (16 U.S.C. 1434(a)(1)(C)) is amended to read as follows: “(C) no later than the day on which the notice required Deadline. Notification. Federal Register, publication. under subparagraph (A) is submitted to the Office of the Federal Register, the Secretary shall submit a copy of that notice and the draft sanctuary designation documents prepared pursuant to section 304(a)(2), including an executive summary, to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Governor of each State in which any part of the proposed sanctuary would be located.”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

  19. Pub. L. 106–513 § 6(b) · 114 Stat. 2381

    Amended · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(b), amended heading and text of par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(b), amended heading and text of par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall—

    “(A) prepare a draft environmental impact statement, as provided by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), on the proposal that includes the resource assessment report required under section 1433(b)(3) of this title, maps depicting the boundaries of the proposed designated area, and the existing and potential uses and resources of the area; and “(B) make copies of the draft environmental impact statement available to the public.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Sanctuary Designation.— Section 304(a)(2) (16 U.S.C. 1434(a)(2)) is amended to read as follows: “(2) Sanctuary designation documents.— The Secretary shall prepare and make available to the public sanctuary designation documents on the proposal that include the following: “(A) A draft environmental impact statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). “(B) A resource assessment that documents— “(i) present and potential uses of the area, including commercial and recreational fishing, research and education, minerals and energy development, subsistence uses, and other commercial, governmental, or recreational uses; “(ii) after consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, any commercial, governmental, or recreational resource uses in the areas that are subject to the primary jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior; and “(iii) information prepared in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, on any past, present, or proposed future disposal or discharge of materials in the vicinity of the proposed sanctuary. Public disclosure by the Secretary of such information shall be consistent with national security regulations. “(C) A draft management plan for the proposed national marine sanctuary that includes the following: “(i) The terms of the proposed designation. “(ii) Proposed mechanisms to coordinate existing regulatory and management authorities within the area. “(iii) The proposed goals and objectives, management responsibilities, resource studies, and appropriate strategies for managing sanctuary resources of the proposed sanctuary, including interpretation and education, innovative management strategies, research, monitoring and assessment, resource protection, restoration, enforcement, and surveillance activities. “(iv) An evaluation of the advantages of cooperative State and Federal management if all or part of the proposed sanctuary is within the territorial limits of any State or is superjacent to the subsoil and seabed within the seaward boundary of a State, as that boundary is established under the Submerged Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.). “(v) An estimate of the annual cost to the Federal Government of the proposed designation, including costs of personnel, equipment and facilities, enforcement, research, and public education. “(vi) The proposed regulations referred to in para graph(1)(A). “(D) Maps depicting the boundaries of the proposed sanctuary. “(E) The basis for the findings made under section 303(a) with respect to the area. “(F) An assessment of the considerations under section 303(b)(1).”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

  20. Pub. L. 106–513 § 19(b)(4) · 114 Stat. 2381

    Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(a)(5)

    Pub. L. 106–513, § 19(b)(4), substituted “Magnuson-Stevens Act” for “Magnuson Act”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 106–513, § 19(b)(4), substituted “Magnuson-Stevens Act” for “Magnuson Act”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) Section 304(a)(5) is amended by striking “Magnuson Act” 16 USC 1434. and inserting “Magnuson-Stevens Act”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

  21. Pub. L. 106–513 § 19(a)(2) · 114 Stat. 2381

    Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(a)(6)

    Pub. L. 106–513, § 19(a)(2), substituted “Resources” for “Merchant Marine and Fisheries”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 106–513, § 19(a)(2), substituted “Resources” for “Merchant Marine and Fisheries”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Section 304(a)(6) (16 U.S.C. 1434(a)(6)).

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

  22. Pub. L. 106–513 § 6(c) · 114 Stat. 2381

    Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(c), inserted “or System” after “of the sanctuary”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(c), inserted “or System” after “of the sanctuary”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Withdrawal of Designation.— Section 304(b)(2) (16 U.S.C. 1434(b)(2)) is amended by inserting “or System” after “sanctuary” the second place it appears.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

  23. Pub. L. 106–513 § 6(d) · 114 Stat. 2381

    Added · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(d)(4)

    Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(d), added par. (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(d), added par. (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Federal Agency Actions Affecting Sanctuary Resources.— Section 304(d) (16 U.S.C. 1434(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: If the head of a Federal agency takes an action other than an alternative recommended by the Secretary and such action results in the destruction of, loss of, or injury to a sanctuary resource, the head of the agency shall promptly prevent and mitigate further damage and restore or replace the sanctuary resource in a manner approved by the Secretary.”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

  24. Pub. L. 106–513 § 6(e) · 114 Stat. 2381

    1. Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(e)

      Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(e), substituted “management techniques and strategies,” for “management techniques,”

    2. Inserted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(e)

      Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(e), inserted at end “This review shall include a prioritization of management objectives.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(e), substituted “management techniques and strategies,” for “management techniques,” and inserted at end “This review shall include a prioritization of management objectives.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (e) Evaluation of Progress in Implementing Management Strategies.— Section 304(e) (16 U.S.C. 1434(e)) is amended— (1) by striking “management techniques,” and inserting “management techniques and strategies,”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “This review shall include a prioritization of management objectives.”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

  25. Pub. L. 106–513 § 6(f) · 114 Stat. 2381

    Added · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(f)

    Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(f), added subsec. (f)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(f), added subsec. (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (f) Limitation on Designation of New Sanctuaries.— Section 304 (16 U.S.C. 1434) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(f) Limitation on Designation of New Sanctuaries.— “(1) Finding required.— The Secretary may not publish in the Federal Register any sanctuary designation notice or regulations proposing to designate a new sanctuary, unless the Secretary has published a finding that— “(A) the addition of a new sanctuary will not have a negative impact on the System; and “(B) sufficient resources were available in the fiscal year in which the finding is made to— “(i) effectively implement sanctuary management plans for each sanctuary in the System; and “(ii) complete site characterization studies and inventory known sanctuary resources, including cultural resources, for each sanctuary in the System within 10 years after the date that the finding is made if the resources available for those activities are maintained at the same level for each fiscal year in that 10 year period. “(2) Deadline.— If the Secretary does not submit the findings required by paragraph (1) before February 1, 2004, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress before October 1, 2004, a finding with respect to whether the requirements of paragraph (2) have been met by all existing sanctuaries. “(3) Limitation on application.— Paragraph (1) does not apply to any sanctuary designation documents for— “(A) a Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary; or “(B) a Northwestern Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary.”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

  26. Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act of 2000

    Pub. L. 106–555 § 205(b)(1) · 114 Stat. 2765

    Struck · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(a)(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 106–555, § 205(b)(1), struck out “the Secretary shall” before “submit a copy”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 106–555, § 205(b)(1), struck out “the Secretary shall” before “submit a copy”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in section 304(a)(1)(C) (as amended by section 6(a) of 16 USC 1434. the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000) by striking “the Secretary shall”; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

  27. Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Act of 2000

    Pub. L. 106–555 § 205(b)(2) · 114 Stat. 2765

    Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(a)(2)(E)

    Pub. L. 106–555, § 205(b)(2), substituted “determinations” for “findings”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 106–555, § 205(b)(2), substituted “determinations” for “findings”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in section 304(a)(2)(E) (as amended by section 6(b) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000) by striking “findings” and inserting “determinations”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

  28. Pub. L. 106–562 title III § 307(a) · 114 Stat. 2794

    Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 1434(f)(2)

    Pub. L. 106–562 substituted “subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1)” for “paragraph (2)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 106–562 substituted “subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1)” for “paragraph (2)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Cross Reference Correction.— Section 304(f)(2) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. 1434(f)(2)) is amended by striking “paragraph (2)” and inserting “subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1)”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect January 1, 2001.” Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

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Editorial Notes

References in Text

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(A), is Pub. L. 91–190, , 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.

The Submerged Lands Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(C)(iv), is act May 22, 1953, ch. 65, 67 Stat. 29, 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.

This Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), means Pub. L. 92–532, which enacted this chapter, chapter 32A (§ 1447 et seq.) of this title, and chapters 27 (§ 1401 et seq.) and 41 (§ 2801 et seq.) of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.

Amendments1975–2000 · 10 rounds

2000

Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 106–555, § 205(b)(1), struck out “the Secretary shall” before “submit a copy”.

Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(a), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) required the Secretary to submit certain documents to committees of the House and Senate.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(b), amended heading and text of par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall—

“(A) prepare a draft environmental impact statement, as provided by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), on the proposal that includes the resource assessment report required under section 1433(b)(3) of this title, maps depicting the boundaries of the proposed designated area, and the existing and potential uses and resources of the area; and

“(B) make copies of the draft environmental impact statement available to the public.”

Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 106–555, § 205(b)(2), substituted “determinations” for “findings”.

Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 106–513, § 19(b)(4), substituted “Magnuson-Stevens Act” for “Magnuson Act”.

Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 106–513, § 19(a)(2), substituted “Resources” for “Merchant Marine and Fisheries”.

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(c), inserted “or System” after “of the sanctuary”.

Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(d), added par. (4).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(e), substituted “management techniques and strategies,” for “management techniques,” and inserted at end “This review shall include a prioritization of management objectives.”

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–513, § 6(f), added subsec. (f).

Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 106–562 substituted “subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1)” for “paragraph (2)”.

1996

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 104–283 struck out “(A)” before “In computing the forty-five-day”, redesignated cls. (i) and (ii) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, adjusted margins, and struck out former subpars. (B) and (C) which read as follows:

“(B) When the committee to which a joint resolution has been referred has reported such a resolution, it shall at any time thereafter be in order to move to proceed to the consideration of the resolution. The motion shall be privileged and shall not be debatable. An amendment to the motion shall not be in order, and it shall not be in order to move to reconsider the vote by which the motion was agreed to or disagreed to.

“(C) This subsection is enacted by Congress as an exercise of the rulemaking power of each House of Congress, respectively, and as such is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in the case of resolutions described in this subsection. This subsection supersedes other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith, and is enacted with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as those relate to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of such House.”

1992

Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(a)(2), substituted “documents, including an executive summary, consisting of—” for “a prospectus on the proposal which shall contain—”.

Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(a)(3), substituted “Exclusive Economic Zone” for “United States Fishery Conservation Zone” and inserted at end “The Secretary shall also cooperate with other appropriate fishery management authorities with rights or responsibilities within a proposed sanctuary at the earliest practicable stage in drafting any sanctuary fishing regulations.”

Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(a)(1), substituted “documents” for “prospectus” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(1), substituted at end “, in the case of a national marine sanctuary that is located partially or entirely within the seaward boundary of any State, the Governor affected certifies to the Secretary that the designation or any of its terms is unacceptable, in which case the designation or the unacceptable term shall not take effect in the area of the sanctuary lying within the seaward boundary of the State.” for the dash after “unless” and subpars. (A) and (B) which read as follows:

“(A) the designation or any of its terms is disapproved by enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval described in paragraph (3); or

“(B) in the case of a natural marine sanctuary that is located partially or entirely within the seaward boundary of any State, the Governor affected certifies to the Secretary that the designation or any of its terms is unacceptable, in which case the designation or the unacceptable term shall not take effect in the area of the sanctuary lying within the seaward boundary of the State.”

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(2), substituted “actions taken under paragraph (1)” for “actions taken under paragraph (1)(A) or (B)” and “terms of the designation not certified under paragraph (1)” for “terms of the designation not disapproved under paragraph (1)(A) or not certified under paragraph (1)(B)”.

Subsec. (b)(3), (4). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(b)(3), redesignated par. (4) as (3) and struck out former par. (3) which defined a Congressional resolution of disapproval for purposes of this subsection.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(c), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as terminating or granting to the Secretary the right to terminate any valid lease, permit, license, or right of subsistence use or of access if the lease, permit, license, or right—

“(A) was in existence on , with respect to any national marine sanctuary designated before that date; or

“(B) is in existence on the date of designation of any national marine sanctuary, with respect to any national marine sanctuary designated after .”

Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 102–587, § 2104(d), added subsecs. (d) and (e).

1988

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 100–627 inserted requirement that notice be published in the Federal Register of proposed marine sanctuary site designation within 30 months after notice of active candidacy of site for sanctuary designation or that within such period findings be published why notice has not been published.

1984

Pub. L. 98–498 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to procedures for designation and implementation of a marine sanctuary for provisions relating to authorization of appropriations. See section 1438 of this title.

1981

Pub. L. 97–109 inserted provisions authorizing appropriations of not to exceed $2,235,000 for fiscal year 1982, and not to exceed $2,235,000 for fiscal year 1983.

1980

Pub. L. 96–332 inserted provisions authorizing appropriations of not to exceed $2,250,000 for fiscal year 1981.

1977

Pub. L. 95–153 inserted provision authorizing appropriations not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1978.

1976

Pub. L. 94–326 inserted provision authorizing to be appropriated not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1977.

1975

Pub. L. 94–62 substituted provisions authorizing to be appropriated not to exceed $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975, for provisions authorizing to be appropriated for fiscal year in which this Act was enacted and for next two fiscal years thereafter not to exceed $10,000,000 for each such fiscal year, and inserted provisions authorizing to be appropriated not to exceed $6,200,000 for fiscal year 1976, and not to exceed $1,550,000 for the transition period (July 1, through ).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

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, .

Effective Date of 2000 Amendments

Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(c), , 114 Stat. 2807, provided that: “Subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect .”

Amendment by Pub. L. 106–555 effective immediately after the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–513, takes effect, see section 205(c) of Pub. L. 106–555, set out as a note under section 1433 of this title.

Credits

1972–2000 · 13 acts
  1. 1972Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 304, , 86 Stat. 1063
  2. 1975Pub. L. 94–62, § 4, , 89 Stat. 303
  3. 1976Pub. L. 94–326, § 4, , 90 Stat. 725
  4. 1977Pub. L. 95–153, § 3, , 91 Stat. 1255
  5. 1980Pub. L. 96–332, § 3, , 94 Stat. 1059
  6. 1981Pub. L. 97–109, , 95 Stat. 1512
  7. 1984Pub. L. 98–498, title I, § 102, , 98 Stat. 2298
  8. 1988Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 202, , 102 Stat. 3214
  9. 1992Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2104, , 106 Stat. 5041
  10. 1996Pub. L. 104–283, § 9(h), , 110 Stat. 3368
  11. 2000Pub. L. 106–513, §§ 6(a)–(f), 19(a)(2), (b)(4), , 114 Stat. 2383–2385, 2392, 2393
  12. 2000Pub. L. 106–555, title II, § 205(b), , 114 Stat. 2769
  13. 2000Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(a), , 114 Stat. 2807.
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(Pub. L. 92–532, title III, § 304, , 86 Stat. 1063; Pub. L. 94–62, § 4, , 89 Stat. 303; Pub. L. 94–326, § 4, , 90 Stat. 725; Pub. L. 95–153, § 3, , 91 Stat. 1255; Pub. L. 96–332, § 3, , 94 Stat. 1059; Pub. L. 97–109, , 95 Stat. 1512; Pub. L. 98–498, title I, § 102, , 98 Stat. 2298; Pub. L. 100–627, title II, § 202, , 102 Stat. 3214; Pub. L. 102–587, title II, § 2104, , 106 Stat. 5041; Pub. L. 104–283, § 9(h), , 110 Stat. 3368; Pub. L. 106–513, §§ 6(a)–(f), 19(a)(2), (b)(4), , 114 Stat. 2383–2385, 2392, 2393; Pub. L. 106–555, title II, § 205(b), , 114 Stat. 2769; Pub. L. 106–562, title III, § 307(a), , 114 Stat. 2807.)

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