§ 1126. Sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes

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. 1976

   Marine Resources and Engineering Development Act of 1966

   Pub. L. 89–454 title II § 207 · 80 Stat. 203

   Enacted · 33 U.S.C. § 1126

   Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 207, as added Pub. L. 94–461, § 2, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1966

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 207, as added Pub. L. 94–461, § 2, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1966

2. 1987

   Marine Science, Technology, and Policy Development Act of 1987

   Pub. L. 100–220 title III § 3104(b)(1)(E) · 101 Stat. 1458

   Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1126(a)(2)(A); 33 U.S.C. § 1126(a)(3)(A); 33 U.S.C. § 1126(a)(2)(B)

   Pub. L. 100–220 substituted “ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources” for “ocean and coastal resources”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(2)(A), (3)(A), (B). Pub. L. 100–220 substituted “ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources” for “ocean and coastal resources”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (E) 33 USC 1126. Paragraphs (2)(A) and (3) (A) and (B) of section 207(a).

3. 1998

   National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998

   Pub. L. 105–160 § 7 · 112 Stat. 21

   Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1126

   Pub. L. 105–160 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment text consisted of subsecs. (a) to (c) relating to authorization of the Secretary to designate sea grant college and sea grant regional consortia with certain prerequisites, requirement of regulations to prescribe qualifications and guidelines, and authorization of the Secretary to suspend or terminate any designation

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 105–160 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment text consisted of subsecs. (a) to (c) relating to authorization of the Secretary to designate sea grant college and sea grant regional consortia with certain prerequisites, requirement of regulations to prescribe qualifications and guidelines, and authorization of the Secretary to suspend or terminate any designation.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 7. SEA GRANT COLLEGES AND SEA GRANT INSTITUTES. Section 207 (33 U.S.C. 1126) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 207. SEA GRANT COLLEGES AND SEA GRANT INSTITUTES. “(a) Designation.— “(1) A sea grant college or sea grant institute shall meet the following qualifications— “(A) have an existing broad base of competence in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; “(B) make a long–term commitment to the objective in section 202(b), as determined by the Secretary; “(C) cooperate with other sea grant colleges and institutes and other persons to solve problems or meet needs relating to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; “(D) have received financial assistance under section 205 of this title (33 U.S.C. 1124); “(E) be recognized for excellence in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources (including marine resources management and science), as determined by the Secretary; and “(F) meet such other qualifications as the Secretary, in consultation with the panel, considers necessary or appropriate. “(2) The Secretary may designate an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college if the institution, association, or alliance— “(A) meets the qualifications in paragraph (1); and “(B) maintains a program of research, advisory services, training, and education in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. “(3) The Secretary may designate an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant institute if the institution, association, or alliance— “(A) meets the qualifications in paragraph (1); and “(B) maintains a program which includes, at a minimum, research and advisory services. “(b) Existing Designees.— Any institution, or association or alliance of two or more such institutions, designated as a sea grant college or awarded institutional program status by the Director prior to the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998, shall not have to reapply for designation as a sea grant college or sea grant institute, respectively, after the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998, if the Director determines that the institution, or association or alliance of institutions, meets the qualifications in subsection (a). “(c) Suspension or Termination of Designation.— The Secretary may, for cause and after an opportunity for hearing, suspend or terminate any designation under subsection (a). “(d) Duties.— Subject to any regulations prescribed or guidelines established by the Secretary, it shall be the responsibility of each sea grant college and sea grant institute— “(1) to develop and implement, in consultation with the Secretary and the panel, a program that is consistent with the guidelines and priorities established under section 204(c); and “(2) to conduct a merit review of all proposals for grants and contracts to be awarded under section 205.”.

4. 2002

   National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002

   Pub. L. 107–299 § 8 · 116 Stat. 2345

   Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1126(e)

   Pub. L. 107–299 added subsec. (e)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 107–299 added subsec. (e).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 8. ANNUAL REPORT ON PROGRESS IN BECOMING DESIGNATED AS SEA GRANT COLLEGES AND SEA GRANT INSTITUTES. Section 207 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (16 U.S.C. 1126) is amended by adding at the end the following: 33 USC 1126. “(e) Annual Report on Progress.— “(1) Report requirement.— The Secretary shall report annually to the Committee on Resources and the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, on efforts and progress made by colleges, universities, institutions, associations, and alliances to become designated under this section as sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes, including efforts and progress made by sea grant institutes in being designated as sea grant colleges. “(2) Territories and freely associated states.— The report shall include description of— “(A) efforts made by colleges, universities, associations, institutions, and alliances in United States territories and freely associated States to develop the expertise necessary to be designated as a sea grant institute or sea grant college; “(B) the administrative, technical, and financial assistance provided by the Secretary to those entities seeking to be designated; and “(C) the additional actions or activities necessary for those entities to meet the qualifications for such designation under subsection (a)(1).”.

5. 2008

   National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

   Pub. L. 110–394 § 9(a)(4)(C)(ii) · 122 Stat. 4205

   Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1126(a)(1)(F)

   Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(a)(4)(C)(ii), substituted “Board” for “panel”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(1)(F). Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(a)(4)(C)(ii), substituted “Board” for “panel”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (ii) Section 207 (33 U.S.C. 1126).

6. 2008

   National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

   Pub. L. 110–394 § 7 · 122 Stat. 4205

   Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1126(a)(2)(B); 33 U.S.C. § 1126(a)(3)(B)

   Pub. L. 110–394, § 7, substituted “extension services” for “advisory services”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(2)(B), (3)(B). Pub. L. 110–394, § 7, substituted “extension services” for “advisory services”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 7. EXTENSION SERVICES BY SEA GRANT COLLEGES AND SEA GRANT INSTITUTES.   Section 207(a) (33 U.S.C. 1126(a)) is amended in each of paragraphs (2)(B) and (3)(B) by striking “advisory services” and inserting “extension services”.

7. 2008

   National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

   Pub. L. 110–394 § 9(a)(4)(C)(ii) · 122 Stat. 4205

   Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1126(d)(1)

   Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(a)(4)(C)(ii), substituted “Board” for “panel”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(a)(4)(C)(ii), substituted “Board” for “panel”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (ii) Section 207 (33 U.S.C. 1126).

8. 2014

   Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014

   Pub. L. 113–188 title II § 201(a) · 128 Stat. 2016

   Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1126(e)

   Pub. L. 113–188, which directed amendment of section 207 of the National Sea Grant Program Act by striking subsec. (e), was executed to this section, which is section 207 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) related to annual reports on progress made by colleges, universities, institutions, associations, and alliances to become designated under this section as sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–188, which directed amendment of section 207 of the National Sea Grant Program Act by striking subsec. (e), was executed to this section, which is section 207 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) related to annual reports on progress made by colleges, universities, institutions, associations, and alliances to become designated under this section as sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Efforts and Progress in Becoming Designated as Sea Grant College or Institute.— Section 207 of the National Sea Grant Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1126) is amended by striking subsection (e).

9. 2020

   National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020

   Pub. L. 116–221 § 7(2) · 134 Stat. 1057

   1. Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1126(b)

      Pub. L. 116–221, § 7(2), added par. (1)

   2. Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1126(b)

      Pub. L. 116–221, § 7(2), designated existing provisions as par. (2)

   3. Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1126(b)

      Pub. L. 116–221, § 7(2), inserted par. (2) heading

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–221, § 7(2), added par. (1), designated existing provisions as par. (2), and inserted par. (2) heading.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) by striking “Any institution” and inserting the following: “(1) Notification to congress of designations.— “(A) In general.— Not less than 30 days before designating an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college or sea grant institute under subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify Congress in writing of the proposed designation. The notification shall include an Evaluation. evaluation and justification for the designation. “(B) Effect of joint resolution of disapproval.— The Secretary may not designate an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college or sea grant institute under subsection (a) if, before the end of the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A), a joint resolution disapproving the designation is enacted. “(2) Existing designees.— Any institution” .

10. 2020

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–221 § 7(1) · 134 Stat. 1057

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1126(b)

    Pub. L. 116–221, § 7(1), substituted “Additional designations” for “Existing designees” in heading

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 116–221, § 7(1), substituted “Additional designations” for “Existing designees” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the subsection heading, by striking “Existing Designees” and inserting “Additional Designations”; and

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