§ 1128. National Sea Grant Advisory Board

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 § 209 · 80 Stat. 203

   Enacted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128

   Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 209, as added Pub. L. 94–461, § 2, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1967

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 209, as added Pub. L. 94–461, § 2, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1967

2. 1980

   Pub. L. 96–289 § 1(5) · 94 Stat. 605

   Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(3)

   Pub. L. 96–289 substituted authorization for reappointment for one additional full term of an appointee to a partial or full term for prior authorization for filling vacancies for remainder of appointee’s term and prohibition against status as a voting member after service of one full term as such voting member

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 96–289 substituted authorization for reappointment for one additional full term of an appointee to a partial or full term for prior authorization for filling vacancies for remainder of appointee’s term and prohibition against status as a voting member after service of one full term as such voting member.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) in section 203(6) by inserting “Great Lakes and the” immediately before “territorial sea”;

3. 1987

   Marine Science, Technology, and Policy Development Act of 1987

   Pub. L. 100–220 § 3108(1) · 101 Stat. 1458

   1. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)

      Pub. L. 100–220, § 3108(1), in introductory provisions, substituted “The Panel shall advise the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Director concerning—” for “The panel shall take such steps as may be necessary to review, and shall advise the Secretary, the Administrator, and the Director with respect to—”, and in par. (1)

   2. Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)

      Pub. L. 100–220, § 3108(1), in introductory provisions, inserted “and section 1124a of this title”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–220, § 3108(1), in introductory provisions, substituted “The Panel shall advise the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Director concerning—” for “The panel shall take such steps as may be necessary to review, and shall advise the Secretary, the Administrator, and the Director with respect to—”, and in par. (1), inserted “and section 1124a of this title”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Subsection (b) is amended— (A) by striking the matter preceding paragraph (1) and inserting “The Panel shall advise the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Director concerning—”; and (B) by inserting “and section 3 of the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976” before the semicolon at the end of subsection (b)(1).

4. 1987

   Marine Science, Technology, and Policy Development Act of 1987

   Pub. L. 100–220 title III · 101 Stat. 1458

   1. Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(1)

      Pub. L. 100–220, §§ 3104(b)(1)(F), 3108(2)(A), (B), amended second sentence generally

   2. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(1)

      Pub. L. 100–220, §§ 3104(b)(1)(F), 3108(2)(A), (B), substituted “8” for “five” in third sentence

   3. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(1)

      Pub. L. 100–220, §§ 3104(b)(1)(F), 3108(2)(A), (B), substituted “ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources” for “ocean and coastal resources” in fourth sentence. Prior to amendment, second sentence read as follows: “The Director shall serve as a nonvoting member of the panel.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 100–220, §§ 3104(b)(1)(F), 3108(2)(A), (B), amended second sentence generally, substituted “8” for “five” in third sentence, and substituted “ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources” for “ocean and coastal resources” in fourth sentence. Prior to amendment, second sentence read as follows: “The Director shall serve as a nonvoting member of the panel.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law
   TITLE III— MARINE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT SEC. 3001. SHORT TITLE. 33 USC 1121 This title may be cited as the “Marine Science, Technology, and Policy Development Act of 1987”. Subtitle A— National Sea Grant College Program Authorization SEC. 3101. SHORT TITLE. This subtitle may be cited as the “National Sea Grant College Program Authorization Act of 1987”. SEC. 3102. REFERENCE TO THE NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM ACT. Unless otherwise provided, whenever in this subtitle an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a title, section, subsection, or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a title, section, subsection, or other provision of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1121 et seq.). SEC. 3103. DECLARATION OF POLICY. Section 202 (33 U.S.C. 1121) is amended as follows: (1) Subsection (a) is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and (B) by inserting before paragraph (4) (as redesignated) the following: “(1) The national interest requires a strategy to— “(A) provide for the understanding and wise use of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and the environment; “(B) foster economic competitiveness; “(C) promote public stewardship and wise economic development of the coastal ocean and its margins, the Great Lakes, and the exclusive economic zone; “(D) understand global environmental processes; and “(E) promote domestic and international cooperative solutions to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes issues. “(2) Investment in a strong program of research, education, training, technology transfer, and public service is essential for this strategy. “(3) The expanding use and development of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources resulting from growing coastal area populations and the increasing pressures on the coastal and Great Lakes environment challenge the ability of the United States to manage such resources wisely.”. (2) Subsection (b) is amended by striking “ocean and coastal resources” and all that follows through the end of such subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources by providing assistance to promote a strong educational base, responsive research and training activities, broad and prompt dissemination of knowledge and techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to environmental problems.”. SEC. 3104. DEFINITIONS. (a) In General — Section 203 (33 U.S.C. 1122) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2); (2) by renumbering paragraph (3) as paragraph (2) and inserting immediately thereafter the following: “(3) the term ‘director of a sea grant college’ means a person designated by their university or institution to direct a sea grant college, programs, or regional consortium.”; (3) by striking paragraphs (6) and (7) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(6) The term ‘ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources’ means the resources that are located in, derived from, or traceable to, the seabed, subsoil, and waters of— “(A) the coastal zone, as defined in section 304(1) of the Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1453(1)); “(B) the Great Lakes; “(C) the territorial sea; “(D) the exclusive economic zone; “(E) the Outer Continental Shelf; and “(F) the high seas. “(7) The term ‘resource’ means— “(A) living resources (including natural and cultured plant life, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, and wildlife); “(B) nonliving resources (including energy sources, minerals, and chemical substances); “(C) the habitat of a living resource, the coastal space, the ecosystems, the nutrient-rich areas, and the other components of the marine environment that contribute to or provide (or which are capable of contributing to or providing) recreational, scenic, esthetic, biological, habitational, commercial, economic, or conservation values; and “(D) man-made, tangible, intangible, actual, or potential resources.”; and (4) by adding at the end the following: “(15) The term ‘Under Secretary’ means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.”. (b) Conforming Amendments Relating to Great Lakes Resources.— (1) Each of the following provisions of the National Sea Grant College Program Act are amended by striking “ocean and coastal resources” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources”: (A) 33 USC 1121. Paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 202(a) (as redesignated by section 3103(1)(A) of this subtitle). (B) Section 202(c). (C) Paragraphs (4) and (11) of section 203. (D) 33 USC 1123. Sections (b)(1)(A) and (d)(3) of section 204. (E) 33 USC 1126. Paragraphs (2)(A) and (3) (A) and (B) of section 207(a). (F) Paragraph (1) of section 209(c). 33 USC 1128. (G) Section 210. 33 USC 1129. (2) Paragraph (5) of section 204(c) is amended by striking 33 USC 1123. “ocean and coastal resource” and inserting in lieu thereof “ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources”. (c) Conforming Amendments Relating to Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.— Section 204(c) is amended by striking “Administrator” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “Under Secretary”. SEC. 3105. CONTRACTS AND GRANTS. (a) Minimization of Prior Approval Requirements.— Section 205 (33 U.S.C. 1124) is amended by adding at the end of subsection (d)(1) the following: “Terms, conditions, and requirements imposed by the Secretary under this paragraph shall minimize any requirement of prior Federal approval.”. (b) Acceptance of Funds From Other Federal Agencies.— Section 204(d)(6) is amended by striking “under section 205(a)”. SEC. 3106. SEA GRANT STRATEGIC RESEARCH PROGRAM. (a) In General.— Section 206 (33 U.S.C. 1125) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 206. STRATEGIC MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM. “(a) Grant and Contract Authority.— The Under Secretary may make grants and enter into contracts to carry out the strategic research program provided for under this section. A grant or contract may cover up to 100 percent of the cost of the research for which the grant or contract is made or awarded. “(b) Strategic Research Plan.— Within 1 year after the effective Federal Register, publication. date of the Marine Science, Technology, and Policy Development Act of 1987, and every 3 years after that date, the Under Secretary shall develop and publish in the Federal Register, a sea grant strategic research plan for the next 3 years. The plan shall— “(1) identify and describe a limited number of priority areas for strategic research in fields associated with ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; and “(2) indicate the goals and timetables for the research in those fields. “(c) Consultation and Congressional Review.— “(1) Consultation.— In developing each sea grant strategic research plan, the Under Secretary shall consult with relevant Federal agencies; sea grant directors; other representatives of sea grant colleges, sea grant programs, and sea grant regional consortia; non-governmental marine scientists; and other interested parties, both public and private. “(2) Submittal to congress.— Upon publication of each sea grant strategic research plan under subsection (b), the Under Secretary shall submit the plan to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House of Representatives. “(3) Restriction on grants and contracts.— The Under Secretary shall not make a grant or enter into a contract under this section for priority area research under a strategic research plan before the 45th day after the date of receipt of the plan by the Committees referred to in paragraph (2). “(d) Criteria for Areas to be Included in Plan.— In selecting priority areas for inclusion in the sea grant strategic research plan, the Under Secretary shall concentrate on— “(1) critical resource and environmental areas that are precluded from adequate funding under other provisions of this Act because of— “(A) their national, international, or global scope, fundamental nature, or long-range aspects; “(B) the scale of the needed research effort; or “(C) the need for the broadest possible university involvement; and “(2) areas where the strength and capabilities of the sea grant colleges, sea grant programs, and sea grant regional consortia in mobilizing talent for sustained programmatic research and technology transfer make them particularly qualified to manage strategic marine research under this section. “(e) Contract and Grant Requirements.— Subsections (c) and (d) of section 205 apply to applications for grants or contracts, and to grants made and contracts entered into, under this section. (b) State and local governments.33 USC 1125 note. Regulations.— Within 1 year after the effective date of this title, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall adopt rules and regulations in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to carry out section 206(a), after giving notice and opportunity for full participation by relevant Federal agencies; State agencies; local governments; regional organizations; nongovernmental marine scientists; sea grant directors and other representatives of sea grant colleges, programs, and regional consortia; and other interested parties, both public and private. SEC. 3107. FELLOWSHIPS. Section 208 (33 U.S.C. 1127) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 208. FELLOWSHIPS. “(a) In General.— To carry out the educational and training objectives of this Act, the Under Secretary shall support a program of fellowships for qualified individuals at the graduate and post-graduate level. The fellowships shall be related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and awarded pursuant to guidelines established by the Under Secretary. “(b) Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.— The Under Secretary may award marine policy fellowships to support the placement of individuals at the graduate level of education in fields related to ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches of the United States Government. A fellowship awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than 1 year. “(c) Postdoctoral Fellowships.— The Under Secretary shall establish and administer a program of postdoctoral fellowships to accelerate research in critical subject areas. The fellowship awards— “(1) shall be for 2 years; “(2) may be renewed once for not more than 2 years; “(3) shall be awarded on a nationally competitive basis; “(4) may be used at any institution of post-secondary education involved in the national sea grant college program; “(5) shall be for up to 100 percent of the total cost of the fellowship; “(6) may be made for any of the priority areas of research identified in the sea grant strategic research plan in effect under section 206; and “(7) may be made to recipients of terminal professional degrees, as well as doctoral degree recipients ”. SEC. 3108. SEA GRANT REVIEW PANEL. Section 209 (33 U.S.C. 1128) is amended as follows: (1) Subsection (b) is amended— (A) by striking the matter preceding paragraph (1) and inserting “The Panel shall advise the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Director concerning—”; and (B) by inserting “and section 3 of the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976” before the semicolon at the end of subsection (b)(1). (2) Subsection (c) is amended— (A) by striking the second sentence of paragraph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “The Director and a director of a sea grant program who is elected by the various directors of sea grant programs shall serve as nonvoting members of the panel.”; (B) by striking “five” in paragraph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “8”; (C) by adding at the end of paragraph (2) the following: Federal Register, publication. “At least once each year, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the panel.”; and (D) by striking “office, or until 90 days after such date, whichever is earlier.” in paragraph (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “office.”. SEC. 3109. MARINE AFFAIRS AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTGRANTS. Section 211 (33 U.S.C. 1130) is amended to read as follows: “SEC 211. MARINE AFFAIRS AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT GRANTS. “(a) In General.— The Under Secretary may provide annual grants during fiscal years 1988 through 1990 to institutions eligible under subsection (b) to assist the institutions in achieving the following objectives: “(1) Development and improvement of curriculum offerings in marine affairs and resource management at the graduate level, and development of related educational materials. “(2) Fostering support of graduate students, through scholarships and teaching and research fellowships, in marine affairs and resource management. “(3) Increasing multidisciplinary research in marine resources management. “(b) Eligibility.— An institution is eligible for grants under this section if it is a sea grant college, sea grant regional consortium, or institution of higher education having a sea grant program that— “(1) maintains a graduate program in, or institute or center for, marine affairs and resource management; “(2) has prepared a development plan to improve and strengthen that program, institute, or center; and “(3) has demonstrated, to the extent consistent with State law, its intention to support such improved and strengthened education and training after financial assistance under this section has ceased. “(c) Applications.— Applications for grants under this section shall be made in such manner as the Under Secretary shall require. “(d) Limitations on Grants.— No grant in excess of $400,000 may be made to an eligible institution under this section for any year, and no more than 2 annual grants may be made to any such institution. “(e) Report by Grant Recipient.— Each institution receiving a grant under this subsection shall report to the Under Secretary, in such manner as the Under Secretary may require annually, and within 90 days following the termination of the grant, regarding the activities conducted with the grant.”. SEC. 3110. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Section 212 (33 U.S.C. 1131) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 212. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. “(a) In General.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act other than sections 206 and 211, an amount— “(1) for fiscal year 1988, not to exceed $41,500,000; “(2) for fiscal year 1989, not to exceed $50,500,000; and “(3) for fiscal year 1990, not to exceed $51,000,000. “(b) Strategic Marine Research.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 206 and section 208(c), an amount— “(1) for fiscal year 1988, not to exceed $500,000; “(2) for fiscal year 1989, not to exceed $5,000,000; and “(3) for fiscal year 1990, not to exceed $10,000,000. “(c) Marine Affairs and Resource Management Grants — There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 211, an amount— “(1) for fiscal year 1988, not to exceed $2,000,000; “(2) for fiscal year 1989, not to exceed $2,500,000; and “(3) for fiscal year 1990, not to exceed $3,000,000. “(d) Availability of Sums.— Sums appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended. “(e) Reversion of Unobligated Amounts.— The amount of any grant, or portion of a grant, made to a person under any section of this Act that is not obligated by that person during the first fiscal year for which it was authorized to be obligated or during the next fiscal year thereafter shall revert to the Secretary. The Secretary shall add that reverted amount to the funds available for grants under the section for which the reverted amount was originally made available.”. SEC. 3111. SEA GRANT INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM. Section 3 of the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976 (33 U.S.C. 1124a) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 3. SEA GRANT INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM. “(a) Contracts. In General.— The Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere may enter into contracts and make grants under this section to— “(1) enhance cooperative international research and educational activities on ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources; “(2) promote shared marine activities with universities in countries with which the United States has sustained mutual interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; “(3) encourage technology transfer that enhances wise use of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources in other countries and in the United States; “(4) promote the exchange among the United States and foreign nations of information and data with respect to the assessment, development, utilization, and conservation of such resources; “(5) use the national sea grant college program as a resource in other Federal civilian agency international initiatives whose purposes are fundamentally related to research, education, technology transfer and public service programs concerning the understanding and wise use of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; and “(6) enhance regional collaboration between foreign nations and the United States with respect to marine scientific research, including activities which improve understanding of global oceanic and atmospheric processes, undersea minerals resources within the exclusive economic zone, and productivity and enhancement of living marine resources in— “(A) the Caribbean and Latin American regions; Caribbean. Latin America. Pacific Islands. Arctic. Antarctic. Atlantic Ocean. Pacific Ocean. Great Lakes. “(B) the Pacific Islands region; “(C) the Arctic and Antarctic regions; “(D) the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; and “(E) the Great Lakes. “(b) Eligibility, Procedures, and Requirements.— Any sea grant college, sea grant program, or sea grant regional consortium, and any institution of higher education, laboratory, or institute (if the institution, laboratory, or institute is located within a State, as defined in section 203(14) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1122(14)), may apply for and receive financial assistance under this section. The Under Secretary shall prescribe rules and regulations, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to carry out this section. Before approving an application for a grant or contract under this section, the Under Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of State. A grant made, or contract entered into, Contracts. under this section is subject to section 205(d) (2) and (4) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1124(d) (2) and (4)) and to any other requirements that the Under Secretary considers necessary and appropriate.”. Subtitle B— Great Lakes Mapping SEC. 3201. SHORT TITLE. This subtitle may be cited as the “Great Lakes Shoreline Mapping Act of 1987”. SEC. 3202. GREAT LAKES SHORELINE MAPPING PLAN. (a) Preparation of Plan.— Not later than nine months after the date of the enactment of this subtitle, the Director, in consultation with the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall submit to the Congress a plan for preparing maps of the shoreline of the Great Lakes under section 3203. (b) Content of Plan.— A plan prepared under paragraph (1) shall include— (1) a work proposal and a division of responsibilities between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Geological Survey; (2) a time schedule for completion of maps; (3) recommendation of funding needed for preparing the maps; and (4) an area mapping schedule, with first priority given to shoreline areas subject to a high risk of erosion or flooding. SEC. 3203. PREPARATION OF GREAT LAKES SHORELINE MAPS. (a) In General.— The following completion of a shoreline mapping plan under section 3202 and subject to authorization and appropriation of funds, the Director, in consultation with the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall prepare maps of the shoreline areas of the Great Lakes. (b) Content of Maps.— Maps prepared under this section— (1) shall include— (A) bathymetry of the nearshore area, to the extent that this area will affect coastal erosion and flooding; (B) topography of the adjacent shoreline, to the extent that this area will directly affect or be affected by coastal erosion and flooding; (C) the geological conditions of the nearshore area and shoreline to the extent that these areas will directly affect or be affected by coastal erosion and flooding; (D) information on the recent geological past of the near-shore area and shoreline areas described in paragraph (3); and (E) appropriate information for use in predicting and preventing damage caused by erosion and flooding in the Great Lakes; (2) shall be of appropriate scale and detail and take into account the greater informational needs of areas subject to a high risk of erosion or flooding; and (3) Canada. to the maximum extent practicable, shall be consistent with similar shoreline maps prepared by, or for the use of, the Government of Canada. (c) State and local governments. Consultation.— In preparing maps under this section, the Director shall consult with, and take into consideration, the informational needs of— (1) the Army Corps of Engineers; (2) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (3) other appropriate Federal agencies; (4) State listing.Public information.State and local governments.Canada. the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin; (5) appropriate local government units; and (6) the general public. (d) Availability of Maps— The Director shall make maps prepared under this section available to— (1) Federal agencies; (2) State governments; (3) local government units; (4) the Government of Canada; and (5) the general public. (e) Recovery of Costs.— The costs of reproducing and distributing maps prepared under this section may be recovered under section 9701 of title 31, United States Code, or another law. SEC. 3204. CONTRACT AUTHORITY. The Director may, subject to appropriations, enter into contracts and agreements on a reimbursable or cost-sharing basis with other Federal agencies, State governments, local governments, and private entities, to carry out this subtitle. SEC. 3205. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this subtitle— (1) The term “Director” means the Director of Charting and Geodetic Services of the National Ocean Service, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) The term “Great Lakes” means Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake St. Clair, Lake Superior, the Saint Mary’s River, the Saint Clair River, the Detroit River, the Niagara River, the Saint Lawrence River to the Canadian border, to the extent such lakes and rivers are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (3) The term “high risk of erosion” means subject to erosion at a rate greater than 1 foot per year. SEC. 3206. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3202 not more than $100,000 for fiscal year 1988. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended.

5. 1987

   Marine Science, Technology, and Policy Development Act of 1987

   Pub. L. 100–220 § 3108(2)(C) · 101 Stat. 1458

   Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(2)

   Pub. L. 100–220, § 3108(2)(C), inserted at end “At least once each year, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the panel.”

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 100–220, § 3108(2)(C), inserted at end “At least once each year, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the panel.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (C) by adding at the end of paragraph (2) the following: Federal Register, publication. “At least once each year, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the panel.”; and

6. 1987

   Marine Science, Technology, and Policy Development Act of 1987

   Pub. L. 100–220 § 3108(2)(D) · 101 Stat. 1458

   Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(3)

   Pub. L. 100–220, § 3108(2)(D), struck out “, or until 90 days after such date, whichever is earlier” after “office” at end of second sentence

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 100–220, § 3108(2)(D), struck out “, or until 90 days after such date, whichever is earlier” after “office” at end of second sentence.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (D) by striking “office, or until 90 days after such date, whichever is earlier.” in paragraph (3) and inserting in lieu thereof “office.”.

7. 1991

   National Sea Grant College Program Authorization Act of 1991

   Pub. L. 102–186 § 4(b)(1)(E) · 105 Stat. 1282

   Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)(1)

   Pub. L. 102–186, § 4(b)(1)(E), substituted “section 1124” for “sections 1124 and 1125”

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 102–186, § 4(b)(1)(E), substituted “section 1124” for “sections 1124 and 1125”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (E) in section 209(b)(1) by striking “sections 205 and 206” 33 USC 1128. and inserting “section 205”; and

8. 1991

   National Sea Grant College Program Authorization Act of 1991

   Pub. L. 102–186 · 105 Stat. 1282

   1. Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(1)

      Pub. L. 102–186, §§ 4(b)(1)(F), 5(b)(2), inserted “marine affairs and resource management,” after “education,” in fourth sentence

   2. Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(1)

      Pub. L. 102–186, §§ 4(b)(1)(F), 5(b)(2), struck out “or 1125” after “1124” in last sentence

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 102–186, §§ 4(b)(1)(F), 5(b)(2), inserted “marine affairs and resource management,” after “education,” in fourth sentence and struck out “or 1125” after “1124” in last sentence.

9. 1998

   National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998

   Pub. L. 105–160 § 8(a) · 112 Stat. 21

   Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(a)

   Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(a), struck out at end “The panel shall, on the 60th day after October 8, 1976, supersede the sea grant advisory panel in existence before October 8, 1976.”

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   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(a), struck out at end “The panel shall, on the 60th day after October 8, 1976, supersede the sea grant advisory panel in existence before October 8, 1976.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Section 209(a) (33 U.S.C. 1128(a)) is amended by striking the second sentence.

10. 1998

    National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–160 · 112 Stat. 21

    1. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)

       Pub. L. 105–160, §§ 4(b)(1), 8(b)(1), inserted heading and in introductory provisions substituted “The panel” for “The Panel”

    2. Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)

       Pub. L. 105–160, §§ 4(b)(1), 8(b)(1), struck out “, the Under Secretary,” after “the Secretary”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–160, §§ 4(b)(1), 8(b)(1), inserted heading and in introductory provisions substituted “The panel” for “The Panel” and struck out “, the Under Secretary,” after “the Secretary”.

11. 1998

    National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–160 § 8(b)(2) · 112 Stat. 21

    Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(b)(2), struck out “and section 1124a of this title” before semicolon at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(b)(2), struck out “and section 1124a of this title” before semicolon at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking “and section 3 of the Sea Grant College Program Improvement Act of 1976” in paragraph (1); and

12. 1998

    National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–160 § 8(b)(3) · 112 Stat. 21

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)(3)

    Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(b)(3), substituted “institutes” for “regional consortia”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(b)(3), substituted “institutes” for “regional consortia”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking “regional consortia” in paragraph (3) and inserting “institutes”.

13. 1998

    National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–160 § 8(c)(1) · 112 Stat. 21

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(c)(1), substituted “college or sea grant institute” for “college, sea grant regional consortium, or sea grant program”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(c)(1), substituted “college or sea grant institute” for “college, sea grant regional consortium, or sea grant program”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (1) by striking “college, sea grant regional consortium, or sea grant program” and inserting “college or sea grant institute”; and

14. 1998

    National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–160 § 8(c)(2) · 112 Stat. 21

    1. Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(5)(A)

       Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(c)(2), added subpar. (A)

    2. Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(5)(A)

       Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(c)(2), struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “receive compensation at the daily rate for GS–18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5 when actually engaged in the performance of duties for such panel; and”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(5)(A). Pub. L. 105–160, § 8(c)(2), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “receive compensation at the daily rate for GS–18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5 when actually engaged in the performance of duties for such panel; and”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking paragraph (5)(A) and inserting the following: “(A) receive compensation at a rate established by the Secretary, not to exceed the maximum daily rate payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States Code, when actually engaged in the performance of duties for such panel; and”.

15. 2002

    National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002

    Pub. L. 107–299 § 6 · 116 Stat. 2345

    1. Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(2)

       Pub. L. 107–299 inserted first and second sentences

    2. Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(2)

       Pub. L. 107–299 struck out former first sentence which read as follows: “The term of office of a voting member of the panel shall be 3 years, except that of the original appointees, five shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, five shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and five shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 107–299 inserted first and second sentences and struck out former first sentence which read as follows: “The term of office of a voting member of the panel shall be 3 years, except that of the original appointees, five shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, five shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, and five shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6. TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR SEA GRANT REVIEW PANEL. Section 209(c)(2) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1128(c)(2)) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting the following: “The term of office of a voting member of the panel shall be 3 years for a member appointed before the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002, and 4 years for a member appointed or reappointed after the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002. The Director may extend the term of office of a voting member of the panel appointed before the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 by up to 1 year.”.

16. 2008

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

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

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128

    Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(a)(4)(A), substituted “National Sea Grant Advisory Board” for “Sea grant review panel” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(a)(4)(A), substituted “National Sea Grant Advisory Board” for “Sea grant review panel” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) In general.— Section 209 (33 U.S.C. 1128) is amended by striking so much as precedes subsection (b) and inserting the following: “SEC. 209. NATIONAL SEA GRANT ADVISORY BOARD. “(a) Establishment.— There shall be an independent committee to be known as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board.” .

17. 2008

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

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

    1. Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(a)

       Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(a)(4)(A), added subsec. (a)

    2. Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(a)

       Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(a)(4)(A), struck out former subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There shall be established an independent committee to be known as the sea grant review panel.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(a)(4)(A), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There shall be established an independent committee to be known as the sea grant review panel.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) In general.— Section 209 (33 U.S.C. 1128) is amended by striking so much as precedes subsection (b) and inserting the following: “SEC. 209. NATIONAL SEA GRANT ADVISORY BOARD. “(a) Establishment.— There shall be an independent committee to be known as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board.” .

18. 2008

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–394 § 9(b) · 122 Stat. 4205

    Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)

    Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(b), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) related to duties of sea grant review panel

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(b), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) related to duties of sea grant review panel.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Duties.— Section 209(b) (33 U.S.C. 1128(b)) is amended to read as follows: “(b) Duties.— “(1) In general.— The Board shall advise the Secretary and the Director concerning— “(A) strategies for utilizing the sea grant college program to address the Nation’s highest priorities regarding the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; “(B) the designation of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes; and “(C) such other matters as the Secretary refers to the Board for review and advice. “(2) Biennial report.— The Board shall report to the Congress every two years on the state of the national sea grant college program. The Board shall indicate in each such report the progress made toward meeting the priorities identified in the strategic plan in effect under section 204(c). The Secretary shall make available to the Board such information, personnel, and administrative services and assistance as it may reasonably require to carry out its duties under this title.” .

19. 2008

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

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

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)

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

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(a)(4)(C)(iii), substituted “Board” for “panel” wherever appearing.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iii) Section 209 (33 U.S.C. 1128).

20. 2008

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–394 § 9(c) · 122 Stat. 4205

    Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(c), inserted “coastal management,” after “resource management,” and “management,” after “development,”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(c), inserted “coastal management,” after “resource management,” and “management,” after “development,”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Membership, Terms, and Powers.— Section 209(c)(1) (33 U.S.C. 1128(c)(1)) is amended— (1) by inserting “coastal management,” after “resource management,”; and (2) by inserting “management,” after “development,”.

21. 2008

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–394 § 9(d) · 122 Stat. 4205

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(3)

    Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(d), substituted “The Director may extend the term of office of a voting member of the Board once by up to 1 year.” for “A voting member may serve after the date of the expiration of the term of office for which appointed until his or her successor has taken office.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(d), substituted “The Director may extend the term of office of a voting member of the Board once by up to 1 year.” for “A voting member may serve after the date of the expiration of the term of office for which appointed until his or her successor has taken office.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Extension of Term.— Section 209(c)(3) (33 U.S.C. 1128(c)(3)) is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: “The Director may extend the term of office of a voting member of the Board once by up to 1 year.”.

22. 2008

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–394 § 9(e) · 122 Stat. 4205

    Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(c)(8)

    Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(e), added par. (8)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(8). Pub. L. 110–394, § 9(e), added par. (8).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (e) Establishment of Subcommittees.— Section 209(c) (33 U.S.C. 1128(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(8) The Board may establish such subcommittees as are reasonably necessary to carry out its duties under subsection (b). Such subcommittees may include individuals who are not Board members.” .

23. 2020

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–221 § 5 · 134 Stat. 1057

    1. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)(2)

       Pub. L. 116–221, § 5, substituted “Periodic” for “Biennial” in heading

    2. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)(2)

       Pub. L. 116–221, § 5, substituted “The Board shall report to Congress at least once every four years on the state of the national sea grant college program and shall notify Congress of any significant changes to the state of the program not later than two years after the submission of such a report.” for “The Board shall report to the Congress every two years on the state of the national sea grant college program.” in first sentence

    3. Redesignated · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)(2)

       Pub. L. 116–221, § 5, inserted “and provide a summary of research conducted under the program” after “section 1123(c) of this title” in second sentence. Former third sentence redesignated subsec. (b)(3)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–221, § 5, substituted “Periodic” for “Biennial” in heading, substituted “The Board shall report to Congress at least once every four years on the state of the national sea grant college program and shall notify Congress of any significant changes to the state of the program not later than two years after the submission of such a report.” for “The Board shall report to the Congress every two years on the state of the national sea grant college program.” in first sentence, and inserted “and provide a summary of research conducted under the program” after “section 1123(c) of this title” in second sentence. Former third sentence redesignated subsec. (b)(3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 5. REDUCTION IN FREQUENCY REQUIRED FOR NATIONAL SEA GRANT ADVISORY BOARD REPORT.   Section 209(b)(2) (33 U.S.C. 1128(b)(2)) is amended— (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking “Biennial” and inserting “Periodic”; (2) by striking the first sentence and inserting the following: “The Board shall report to Congress at least once every four years on the state of the national sea grant college program and shall notify Congress of any significant changes to the state of the program not later than two years after the submission of such a report.”; and (3) in the second sentence, by adding before the end period the following: “and provide a summary of research conducted under the program”.

24. 2020

    National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–221 § 11(2) · 134 Stat. 1057

    1. Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)(3)

       Pub. L. 116–221, § 11(2), designated third sentence of subsec. (b)(2) as par. (3)

    2. Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1128(b)(3)

       Pub. L. 116–221, § 11(2), inserted heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 116–221, § 11(2), designated third sentence of subsec. (b)(2) as par. (3) and inserted heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in section 209(b)(2) (33 U.S.C. 1128(b)(2)), as amended by section 5, in the third sentence, by striking “The Secretary shall” and inserting the following: “(3) Availability of resources of department of commerce.— The Secretary shall” .

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