§ 1447. Purposes

Statutory text

The purpose of this chapter is to establish regional research programs, under effective Federal oversight, to—

set priorities for regional marine and coastal research in support of efforts to safeguard the water quality and ecosystem health of each region; and

carry out such research through grants and improved coordination.

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.

1990
Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972
Pub. L. 92–532 title IV § 401 · 86 Stat. 1052
Enacted · 16 U.S.C. § 1447
(Pub. L. 92–532, title IV, § 401, as added Pub. L. 101–593, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2963.)
Source evidence
Code source credit
(Pub. L. 92–532, title IV, § 401, as added Pub. L. 101–593, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2963.)

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Credits

(Pub. L. 92–532, title IV, § 401, as added Pub. L. 101–593, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2963.)