§ 758c. Authorization of appropriations for research laboratory, experiment stations, dock and storehouse facilities, vessels, etc., for activities in the Pacific Ocean; transfer of surplus vessels

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. 1947

   Pub. L. 80–451 § 4 · 61 Stat. 726

   Enacted · 16 U.S.C. § 758c

   Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 451, § 4, 61 Stat. 726

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Aug. 4, 1947, ch. 451, § 4, 61 Stat. 726

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 4. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary for the construction, including architectural services, and for furnishings and equipment of a fishery research laboratory and experiment station in the Hawaiian Islands and necessary substations at suitable locations, together with suitable dock and store house facilities to be used in conjunction with the operation of research and experimental fishing vessels and for the procurement and for the modification, refitting, and equipment of two experimental high-seas fishing vessels, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, and of one multiple purpose high-seas fishing and oceanographical research vessel, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, including necessary naval architectural and engineering services: Provided, however, Acquisition of sites, restriction. That no part of said appropriation shall be expended for the acquisition of lands for sites for said laboratory, experiment station, or substations in the Territory of Hawaii: Provided further, Transfer of vessels. That there are authorized to be transferred to the Fish and Wildlife Service not to exceed three surplus vessels suitable for conversion and use in oceanographic and biological research and exploratory fishing, by any disposal agency of the Government without reimbursement or transfer of funds.

2. 1960

   Hawaii Omnibus Act

   Pub. L. 86–624 § 11(d) · 74 Stat. 411

   Substituted · 16 U.S.C. § 758c

   Pub. L. 86–624 substituted “State of Hawaii” for “Hawaiian Islands” and for “Territory of Hawaii”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 86–624 substituted “State of Hawaii” for “Hawaiian Islands” and for “Territory of Hawaii”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (d) by striking out the words “Hawaiian Islands” and “Territory of Hawaii” and inserting in lieu thereof, in both cases, the words “State of Hawaii” in section 4.

2 of 2 references resolved to an enrolled provision