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Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters

Chapter 22 — Sea Grant Colleges and Marine Science Development

§ 1131. Authorization of appropriations

Statutory text

(a)

Authorization

(1)

In general

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subchapter—

(A)

$87,520,000 for fiscal year 2021;

(B)

$91,900,000 for fiscal year 2022;

(C)

$96,500,000 for fiscal year 2023;

(D)

$101,325,000 for fiscal year 2024; and

(E)

$105,700,000 for fiscal year 2025.

(2)

Priority activities for fiscal years 2021 through 2025

In addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 for competitive grants for the following:

(A)

University research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species.

(B)

University research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks.

(C)

University research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms.

(D)

University research, education, training, and extension services and activities focused on coastal resilience and United States working waterfronts and other regional or national priority issues identified in the strategic plan under section 1123(c)(1) of this title.

(E)

University research and extension on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.

(F)

Fishery research and extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance, and not supplant, existing core program funding.

(b)

Limitations

(1)

Administration

(A)

In general

There may not be used for administration of programs under this subchapter in a fiscal year more than 5.5 percent of the lesser of—

(i)

the amount authorized to be appropriated under this subchapter for the fiscal year; or

(ii)

the amount appropriated under this subchapter for the fiscal year.

(B)

Critical staffing requirements

(i)

In general

The Director shall use the authority under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5, and under section 1129 of this title, to meet any critical staffing requirement while carrying out the activities authorized under this subchapter.

(ii)

Exception from cap

For purposes of subparagraph (A), any costs incurred as a result of an exercise of authority as described in clause (i) shall not be considered an amount used for administration of programs under this subchapter in a fiscal year.

(2)

Use for other offices or programs

Sums appropriated under the authority of subsection (a)(2) shall not be available for administration of this subchapter by the National Sea Grant Office, for any other Administration or department program, or for any other administrative expenses.

(c)

Availability of sums

Sums appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended.

(d)

Reversion of unobligated amounts

The amount of any grant, or portion of a grant, made to a person under any section of this subchapter 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.

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 Resources and Engineering Development Act of 1966

    Pub. L. 89–454 title II § 212 · 80 Stat. 203

    Enacted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131

    Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 94–461, § 2, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1968

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 94–461, § 2, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1968

  2. Pub. L. 95–58 § 1 · 91 Stat. 254

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131

    Pub. L. 95–58 substituted “each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1977, and September 30, 1978” for “the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 95–58 substituted “each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1977, and September 30, 1978” for “the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977”.

  3. Pub. L. 95–428 § 3(5) · 92 Stat. 999

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131

    Pub. L. 95–428 substituted appropriations authorization of $50,000,000 for fiscal years 1977, and 1978, for prior $50,000,000 authorization for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1977, and 1978, and authorized appropriation of $55,000,000 for fiscal years 1979 and 1980

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 95–428 substituted appropriations authorization of $50,000,000 for fiscal years 1977, and 1978, for prior $50,000,000 authorization for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1977, and 1978, and authorized appropriation of $55,000,000 for fiscal years 1979 and 1980.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by amending the first sentence in section 212 to read as 33 USC 1131. follows:

  4. Pub. L. 96–289 § 1(6) · 94 Stat. 605

    Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(3)

    Pub. L. 96–289 added par. (3)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (3). Pub. L. 96–289 added par. (3).

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

  5. Pub. L. 98–623 title V § 501(a) · 98 Stat. 3394

    Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(4)

    Pub. L. 98–623 added par. (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (4). Pub. L. 98–623 added par. (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Section 212 of the National Sea Grant Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1131) is amended by inserting immediately after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: “(4) Not to exceed $39,000,000 for fiscal year 1985, not to exceed $42,000,000 for fiscal year 1986, and not to exceed $44,000,000 for fiscal year 1987.”.

  6. Marine Science, Technology, and Policy Development Act of 1987

    Pub. L. 100–220 title III § 3110 · 101 Stat. 1458

    1. Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1131

      Pub. L. 100–220 amended section generally

    2. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131

      Pub. L. 100–220 substituting provisions of subsecs. (a) to (e) relating to appropriations authorizations for fiscal years 1988, 1989, and 1990, for provisions formerly contained in a single unlettered paragraph relating to appropriations authorizations for fiscal years 1978 to 1983 and 1985 to 1987

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 100–220 amended section generally, substituting provisions of subsecs. (a) to (e) relating to appropriations authorizations for fiscal years 1988, 1989, and 1990, for provisions formerly contained in a single unlettered paragraph relating to appropriations authorizations for fiscal years 1978 to 1983 and 1985 to 1987.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    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.”.

  7. National Sea Grant College Program Authorization Act of 1991

    Pub. L. 102–186 § 3 · 105 Stat. 1282

    Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)(c)

    Pub. L. 102–186 amended subsecs. (a) to (c) generally. Prior to amendment, subsecs. (a) to (c) read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (c). Pub. L. 102–186 amended subsecs. (a) to (c) generally. Prior to amendment, subsecs. (a) to (c) read as follows:

    “(a) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subchapter other than sections 1125 and 1130 of this title, 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) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 1125 of this title and section 1127(c) of this title, 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) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 1130 of this title, 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.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION. Subsections (a) through (c) of section 212 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1131(aHc)) are amended to read as follows: “(a) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of sections 205 and 208 of this Act, and section 3 of the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976 (33 U.S.C. 1124a), an amount— “(1) for fiscal year 1991, not to exceed $44,398,000; “(2) for fiscal year 1992, not to exceed $46,014,000; “(3) for fiscal year 1993, not to exceed $47,695,000; “(4) for fiscal year 1994, not to exceed $49,443,000; and “(5) for fiscal year 1995, not to exceed $51,261,000. “(b) (1) There is authorized to be appropriated for administration of this Act, including section 209, by the National Sea Grant Office and the Administration, an amount— “(A) for fiscal year 1991, not to exceed $2,500,000; “(B) for fiscal year 1992, not to exceed $2,600,000; “(C) for fiscal year 1993, not to exceed $2,700,000; “(D) for fiscal year 1994, not to exceed $2,800,000; and “(E) for fiscal year 1995, not to exceed $2,900,000. “(2) Sums appropriated under the authority of subsections (a) and (c) shall not be available for administration of this Act by the National Sea Grant Office, or for Administration program or administrative expenses. “(c) In addition to sums authorized under subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated for priority oyster disease research under section 205 of this Act, an amount— “(1) for fiscal year 1992, not to exceed $1,400,000; “(2) for fiscal year 1993, not to exceed $3,000,000; “(3) for fiscal year 1994, not to exceed $3,000,000; and “(4) for fiscal year 1995, not to exceed $3,000,000.”.

  8. National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–160 § 9(a) · 112 Stat. 21

    1. Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)

      Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(a), inserted heading

    2. Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)

      Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(a), amended text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of sections 1124 and 1127 of this title, and section 1124a of this title, an amount—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(a), inserted heading and amended text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of sections 1124 and 1127 of this title, and section 1124a of this title, an amount—

    “(1) for fiscal year 1991, not to exceed $44,398,000; “(2) for fiscal year 1992, not to exceed $46,014,000; “(3) for fiscal year 1993, not to exceed $47,695,000; “(4) for fiscal year 1994, not to exceed $49,443,000; and “(5) for fiscal year 1995, not to exceed $51,261,000.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Grants, Contracts, and Fellowships.— Section 212(a) (33 U.S.C. 1131(a)) is amended to read as follows: “(a) Authorization.— “(1) In general.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act— “(A) $56,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; “(B) $57,000,000 for fiscal year 2000; “(C) $58,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; “(D) $59,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and “(E) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2003. “(2) Zebra mussel and oyster research.— In addition to the amount authorized for each fiscal year under paragraph (1)— “(A) up to $2,800,000 may be made available as provided in section 1301(b)(4)(A) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4741(b)(4)(A)) for competitive grants for university research on the zebra mussel; “(B) up to $3,000,000 may be made available for competitive grants for university research on oyster diseases and oyster–related human health risks; and “(C) up to $3,000,000 may be made available for competitive grants for university research on Pfiesteria piscicida and other harmful algal blooms.”.

  9. National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–160 § 9(b) · 112 Stat. 21

    1. Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(b)

      Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(b), inserted subsec. heading

    2. Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(b)

      Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(b), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated for administration of this subchapter, including section 1128 of this title, by the National Sea Grant Office and the Administration, an amount—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(b), inserted subsec. heading and amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated for administration of this subchapter, including section 1128 of this title, by the National Sea Grant Office and the Administration, an amount—

    “(A) for fiscal year 1991, not to exceed $2,500,000; “(B) for fiscal year 1992, not to exceed $2,600,000; “(C) for fiscal year 1993, not to exceed $2,700,000; “(D) for fiscal year 1994, not to exceed $2,800,000; and “(E) for fiscal year 1995, not to exceed $2,900,000.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Limitation on Certain Funding.— Section 212(b)(1) (33 U.S.C. 1131(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: “(b) Program Elements.— “(1) Limitation.— No more than 5 percent of the lesser of— “(A) the amount authorized to be appropriated; or “(B) the amount appropriated, for each fiscal year under subsection (a) may be used to fund the program element contained in section 204(b)(2).”.

  10. National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002

    Pub. L. 107–299 § 7 · 116 Stat. 2345

    1. Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)(c)

      Pub. L. 107–299 amended subsecs. (a) to (c) generally

    2. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)(c)

      Pub. L. 107–299 substituting provisions relating to authorization, limitations, and distribution of funds for provisions relating to authorization, program elements, and priority oyster disease research

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (a) to (c). Pub. L. 107–299 amended subsecs. (a) to (c) generally, substituting provisions relating to authorization, limitations, and distribution of funds for provisions relating to authorization, program elements, and priority oyster disease research.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 212 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1131) are amended to read as follows: “(a) Authorization.— “(1) In general.— There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this title— “(A) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; “(B) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; “(C) $77,500,000 for fiscal year 2005; “(D) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; “(E) $82,500,000 for fiscal year 2007; and “(F) $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2008. “(2) Priority activities.— In addition to the amounts authorized under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2008— “(A) $5,000,000 for competitive grants for university research on the biology and control of zebra mussels and other important aquatic nonnative species; “(B) $5,000,000 for competitive grants for university research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; “(C) $5,000,000 for competitive grants for university research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms, including Pfiesteria piscicida; and “(D) $3,000,000 for competitive grants for fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance, and not supplant, existing core program funding. “(b) Limitations.— “(1) Administration.— There may not be used for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year more than 5 percent of the lesser of— “(A) the amount authorized to be appropriated under this title for the fiscal year; or “(B) the amount appropriated under this title for the fiscal year. “(2) Use for other offices or programs.— Sums appropriated under the authority of subsection (a)(2) shall not be available for administration of this title by the National Sea Grant Office, for any other Administration or department program, or for any other administrative expenses. “(c) Distribution of Funds.— In any fiscal year in which the appropriations made under subsection (a)(1) exceed the amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for the purposes described in such subsection, the Secretary shall distribute any excess amounts (except amounts used for the administration of the sea grant program) to any combination of the following: “(1) sea grant programs, according to their rating under section 204(d)(3)(A); “(2) national strategic investments authorized under section 204(b)(4); “(3) a college, university, institution, association, or alliance for activities that are necessary for it to be designated as a sea grant college or sea grant institute; and “(4) a sea grant college or sea grant institute designated after the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 but not yet evaluated under section 204(d)(3)(A).”.

  11. National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–394 § 10(1) · 122 Stat. 4205

    1. Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(1), added par. (1)

    2. Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(1), struck out former par. (1) which authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2003 through 2008

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(1), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2003 through 2008.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking subsection (a)(1) and inserting the following: “ “(1) In general.— There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this title— “(A) $72,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; “(B) $75,600,000 for fiscal year 2010; “(C) $79,380,000 for fiscal year 2011; “(D) $83,350,000 for fiscal year 2012; “(E) $87,520,000 for fiscal year 2013; and “(F) $91,900,000 for fiscal year 2014.” ;

  12. National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–394 § 10(2)(A) · 122 Stat. 4205

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(2)(A), substituted “fiscal years 2009 through 2014—” for “fiscal years 2003 through 2008—” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(2)(A), substituted “fiscal years 2009 through 2014—” for “fiscal years 2003 through 2008—” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by striking “fiscal years 2003 through 2008—” and inserting “fiscal years 2009 through 2014—”;

  13. National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–394 § 10(2)(B) · 122 Stat. 4205

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(2)(B), substituted “biology, prevention, and control of aquatic” for “biology and control of zebra mussels and other important aquatic”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(2)(B), substituted “biology, prevention, and control of aquatic” for “biology and control of zebra mussels and other important aquatic”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking “biology and control of zebra mussels and other important aquatic” in subparagraph (A) and inserting “biology, prevention, and control of aquatic”; and

  14. National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–394 § 10(2)(C) · 122 Stat. 4205

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)(2)(C)

    Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(2)(C), substituted “blooms; and” for “blooms, including Pfiesteria piscicida; and”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(2)(C), substituted “blooms; and” for “blooms, including Pfiesteria piscicida; and”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) by striking “blooms, including Pfiesteria piscicida; and” in subparagraph (C) and inserting “blooms; and”;

  15. National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–394 § 10(3) · 122 Stat. 4205

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(3), substituted “performance assessments” for “rating under section 1123(d)(3)(A) of this title”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(3), substituted “performance assessments” for “rating under section 1123(d)(3)(A) of this title”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subsection (c)(1) by striking “rating under section 204(d)(3)(A)” and inserting “performance assessments”; and

  16. National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–394 § 10(4) · 122 Stat. 4205

    1. Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(c)(2)

      Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(4), added par. (2)

    2. Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(c)(2)

      Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(4), struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “national strategic investments authorized under section 1123(b)(4) of this title;”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(4), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “national strategic investments authorized under section 1123(b)(4) of this title;”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking subsection (c)(2) and inserting the following: “(2) regional or national strategic investments authorized under section 204(b)(4);” .

  17. National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–221 § 9(a)(1) · 134 Stat. 1057

    Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(a)(1), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2014

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(a)(1), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2014.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: “(1) In general.— There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this title— “(A) $87,520,000 for fiscal year 2021; “(B) $91,900,000 for fiscal year 2022; “(C) $96,500,000 for fiscal year 2023; “(D) $101,325,000 for fiscal year 2024; and “(E) $105,700,000 for fiscal year 2025.” ; and

  18. National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–221 § 9(a)(2) · 134 Stat. 1057

    Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(a)(2), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) related to priority activities for fiscal years 2009 through 2014

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(a)(2), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) related to priority activities for fiscal years 2009 through 2014.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: “(2) Priority activities for fiscal years 2021 through 2025.— In addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 for competitive grants for the following: “(A) University research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species. “(B) University research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks. “(C) University research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms. “(D) University research, education, training, and extension services and activities focused on coastal resilience and United States working waterfronts and other regional or national priority issues identified in the strategic plan under section 204(c)(1). “(E) University research and extension on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies. “(F) Fishery research and extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance, and not supplant, existing core program funding.” .

  19. National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–221 § 9(b) · 134 Stat. 1057

    Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(b), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) related to limitations on amounts for administration of programs

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(b), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) related to limitations on amounts for administration of programs.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Modification of Limitations on Amounts for Administration.— Paragraph (1) of section 212(b) (33 U.S.C. 1131(b)) is amended to read as follows: “(1) Administration.— “(A) In general.— There may not be used for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year more than 5.5 percent of the lesser of— “(i) the amount authorized to be appropriated under this title for the fiscal year; or “(ii) the amount appropriated under this title for the fiscal year. “(B) Critical staffing requirements.— “(i) In general.— The Director shall use the authority under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, and under section 210 of this title, to meet any critical staffing requirement while carrying out the activities authorized under this title. “(ii) Exception from cap.— For purposes of subparagraph (A), any costs incurred as a result of an exercise of authority as described in clause (i) shall not be considered an amount used for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year.” .

  20. National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020

    Pub. L. 116–221 § 9(c)(2) · 134 Stat. 1057

    1. Redesignated · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(c)(e)

      Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(c)(2), redesignated subsecs. (d) and (e) as (c) and (d), respectively

    2. Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1131(c)(e)

      Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(c)(2), struck out former subsec. (c) which related to distribution of excess funds

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (c) to (e). Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(c)(2), redesignated subsecs. (d) and (e) as (c) and (d), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to distribution of excess funds.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Repeal of requirements concerning distribution of excess amounts.— Section 212 (33 U.S.C. 1131) is amended— (A) by striking subsection (c); and (B) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively.

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Editorial Notes

References in Text

This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (e), was in the original “this Act” and was translated as reading “this title” meaning title II of Pub. L. 89–454, which enacted this subchapter, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Amendments1977–2020 · 10 rounds

2020

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(a)(1), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2014.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(a)(2), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) related to priority activities for fiscal years 2009 through 2014.

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(b), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) related to limitations on amounts for administration of programs.

Subsecs. (c) to (e). Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(c)(2), redesignated subsecs. (d) and (e) as (c) and (d), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to distribution of excess funds.

2008

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(1), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2003 through 2008.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(2)(A), substituted “fiscal years 2009 through 2014—” for “fiscal years 2003 through 2008—” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(2)(B), substituted “biology, prevention, and control of aquatic” for “biology and control of zebra mussels and other important aquatic”.

Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(2)(C), substituted “blooms; and” for “blooms, including Pfiesteria piscicida; and”.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(3), substituted “performance assessments” for “rating under section 1123(d)(3)(A) of this title”.

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 110–394, § 10(4), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “national strategic investments authorized under section 1123(b)(4) of this title;”.

2002

Subsecs. (a) to (c). Pub. L. 107–299 amended subsecs. (a) to (c) generally, substituting provisions relating to authorization, limitations, and distribution of funds for provisions relating to authorization, program elements, and priority oyster disease research.

1998

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(a), inserted heading and amended text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of sections 1124 and 1127 of this title, and section 1124a of this title, an amount—

“(1) for fiscal year 1991, not to exceed $44,398,000;

“(2) for fiscal year 1992, not to exceed $46,014,000;

“(3) for fiscal year 1993, not to exceed $47,695,000;

“(4) for fiscal year 1994, not to exceed $49,443,000; and

“(5) for fiscal year 1995, not to exceed $51,261,000.”

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(b), inserted subsec. heading and amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated for administration of this subchapter, including section 1128 of this title, by the National Sea Grant Office and the Administration, an amount—

“(A) for fiscal year 1991, not to exceed $2,500,000;

“(B) for fiscal year 1992, not to exceed $2,600,000;

“(C) for fiscal year 1993, not to exceed $2,700,000;

“(D) for fiscal year 1994, not to exceed $2,800,000; and

“(E) for fiscal year 1995, not to exceed $2,900,000.”

1991

Subsecs. (a) to (c). Pub. L. 102–186 amended subsecs. (a) to (c) generally. Prior to amendment, subsecs. (a) to (c) read as follows:

“(a) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subchapter other than sections 1125 and 1130 of this title, 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) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 1125 of this title and section 1127(c) of this title, 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) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 1130 of this title, 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.”

1987

Pub. L. 100–220 amended section generally, substituting provisions of subsecs. (a) to (e) relating to appropriations authorizations for fiscal years 1988, 1989, and 1990, for provisions formerly contained in a single unlettered paragraph relating to appropriations authorizations for fiscal years 1978 to 1983 and 1985 to 1987.

1984

Par. (4). Pub. L. 98–623 added par. (4).

1980

Par. (3). Pub. L. 96–289 added par. (3).

1978

Pub. L. 95–428 substituted appropriations authorization of $50,000,000 for fiscal years 1977, and 1978, for prior $50,000,000 authorization for fiscal years ending , and 1978, and authorized appropriation of $55,000,000 for fiscal years 1979 and 1980.

1977

Pub. L. 95–58 substituted “each of the fiscal years ending , and ” for “the fiscal year ending ”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Notice of Reprogramming

Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(c), , 112 Stat. 26, provided that: “If any funds authorized by this section are subject to a reprogramming action that requires notice to be provided to the Appropriations Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate, notice of such action shall concurrently be provided to the Committees on Science [now Science, Space, and Technology] and Resources [now Natural Resources] of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.”

Credits

1976–2020 · 11 acts
  1. 1976Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 94–461, § 2, , 90 Stat. 1968
  2. 1977amended Pub. L. 95–58, § 1, , 91 Stat. 254
  3. 1978Pub. L. 95–428, § 3(5), , 92 Stat. 1000
  4. 1980Pub. L. 96–289, § 1(6), , 94 Stat. 605
  5. 1984Pub. L. 98–623, title V, § 501(a), , 98 Stat. 3410
  6. 1987Pub. L. 100–220, title III, § 3110, , 101 Stat. 1474
  7. 1991Pub. L. 102–186, § 3, , 105 Stat. 1282
  8. 1998Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(a), (b), , 112 Stat. 26
  9. 2002Pub. L. 107–299, § 7, , 116 Stat. 2347
  10. 2008Pub. L. 110–394, § 10, , 122 Stat. 4209
  11. 2020Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(a), (b), (c)(2), , 134 Stat. 1060, 1061.
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(Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 94–461, § 2, , 90 Stat. 1968; amended Pub. L. 95–58, § 1, , 91 Stat. 254; Pub. L. 95–428, § 3(5), , 92 Stat. 1000; Pub. L. 96–289, § 1(6), , 94 Stat. 605; Pub. L. 98–623, title V, § 501(a), , 98 Stat. 3410; Pub. L. 100–220, title III, § 3110, , 101 Stat. 1474; Pub. L. 102–186, § 3, , 105 Stat. 1282; Pub. L. 105–160, § 9(a), (b), , 112 Stat. 26; Pub. L. 107–299, § 7, , 116 Stat. 2347; Pub. L. 110–394, § 10, , 122 Stat. 4209; Pub. L. 116–221, § 9(a), (b), (c)(2), , 134 Stat. 1060, 1061.)

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