§ 1954. Coordination

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1987

   Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act

   Pub. L. 109–449 § 103 · 120 Stat. 3333

   Enacted · 33 U.S.C. § 1954

   Pub. L. 109–449, § 103, formerly § 5, formerly Pub. L. 100–220, title II, § 2203, Dec. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 1466

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 109–449, § 103, formerly § 5, formerly Pub. L. 100–220, title II, § 2203, Dec. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 1466

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 5. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION. (a) Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee.— Section 2203 of the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987 (33 U.S.C. 1914) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: “(a) Establishment of Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee.— There is established an Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee to coordinate a comprehensive program of marine debris research and activities among Federal agencies, in cooperation and coordination with non-governmental organizations, industry, universities, and research institutions, States, Indian tribes, and other nations, as appropriate.” ; and (2) in subsection (c), by inserting “public, interagency” before “forum”. (b) Definition of Marine Debris.— The Administrator and the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Interagency Committee established under subsection (a), shall jointly develop and promulgate through regulations a definition of the term “marine debris” for purposes of this Act. (c) Reports.— (1) Interagency report on marine debris impacts and strategies.— (A) In general.— Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Interagency Committee, through the chairperson, shall complete and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report that— (i) identifies sources of marine debris; (ii) the ecological and economic impact of marine debris; (iii) alternatives for reducing, mitigating, preventing, and controlling the harmful affects of marine debris; (iv) the social and economic costs and benefits of such alternatives; and (v) recommendations to reduce marine debris both domestically and internationally. (B) Recommendations.— The report shall provide strategies and recommendations on— (i) establishing priority areas for action to address leading problems relating to marine debris; (ii) developing strategies and approaches to prevent, reduce, remove, and dispose of marine debris, including through private-public partnerships; (iii) establishing effective and coordinated education and outreach activities; and (iv) ensuring Federal cooperation with, and assistance to, the coastal States (as that term is defined in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453)), Indian tribes, and local governments in the identification, determination of sources, prevention, reduction, management, mitigation, and control of marine debris and its adverse impacts. (2) Annual progress reports.— Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, the Interagency Committee, through the chairperson, shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report that evaluates United States and international progress in meeting the purpose of this Act. The report shall include— (A) the status of implementation of any recommendations and strategies of the Interagency Committee and analysis of their effectiveness; (B) a summary of the marine debris inventory to be maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (C) a review of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration program authorized by section 3, including projects funded and accomplishments relating to reduction and prevention of marine debris; (D) a review of Coast Guard programs and accomplishments relating to marine debris removal, including enforcement and compliance with MARPOL requirements; and (E) estimated Federal and non-Federal funding provided for marine debris and recommendations for priority funding needs.

2. 2006

   Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act

   Pub. L. 109–449 § 5(a)(1) · 120 Stat. 3333

   1. Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(a)

      Pub. L. 109–449, § 5(a)(1), added subsec. (a)

   2. Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(a)

      Pub. L. 109–449, § 5(a)(1), struck out former subsec. (a). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of Commerce shall establish a Marine Debris Coordinating Committee.”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–449, § 5(a)(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of Commerce shall establish a Marine Debris Coordinating Committee.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: “(a) Establishment of Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee.— There is established an Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee to coordinate a comprehensive program of marine debris research and activities among Federal agencies, in cooperation and coordination with non-governmental organizations, industry, universities, and research institutions, States, Indian tribes, and other nations, as appropriate.” ; and

3. 2006

   Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act

   Pub. L. 109–449 § 5(a)(2) · 120 Stat. 3333

   Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(c)

   Pub. L. 109–449, § 5(a)(2), inserted “public, interagency” before “forum”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–449, § 5(a)(2), inserted “public, interagency” before “forum”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) in subsection (c), by inserting “public, interagency” before “forum”.

4. 1996

   Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996

   Pub. L. 104–324 title VIII § 802(b) · 110 Stat. 3901

   Amended · 33 U.S.C. § 1954

   Pub. L. 104–324 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “Not later than September 30, 1988, the Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Congress a report on the effects of plastic materials on the marine environment. The report shall—

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 104–324 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “Not later than September 30, 1988, the Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Congress a report on the effects of plastic materials on the marine environment. The report shall—

   “(1) identify and quantify the harmful effects of plastic materials on the marine environment; “(2) assess the specific effects of plastic materials on living marine resources in the marine environment; “(3) identify the types and classes of plastic materials that pose the greatest potential hazard to living marine resources; “(4) analyze, in consultation with the Director of the National Bureau of Standards, plastic materials which are claimed to be capable of reduction to environmentally benign submits under the action of normal environmental forces (including biological decomposition, photodegradation, and hydrolysis); and “(5) recommend legislation which is necessary to prohibit, tax, or regulate sources of plastic materials that enter the marine environment.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Coordination.— Section 2203 of the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987 (101 Stat. 1466) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 2203. COORDINATION. “(a) Establishment of Marine Debris Coordinating Committee.— The Secretary of Commerce shall establish a Marine Debris Coordinating Committee. “(b) Membership.— The Committee shall include a senior official from— “(1) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who shall serve as the Chairperson of the Committee; “(2) the Environmental Protection Agency; “(3) the United States Coast Guard; “(4) the United States Navy; and “(5) such other Federal agencies that have an interest in ocean issues or water pollution prevention and control as the Secretary of Commerce determines appropriate. “(c) Meetings.— The Committee shall meet at least twice a year to provide a forum to ensure the coordination of national and international research, monitoring, education, and regulatory actions addressing the persistent marine debris problem. “(d) Monitoring.— The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall utilize the marine debris data derived under title V of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.) to assist— “(1) the Committee in ensuring coordination of research, monitoring, education and regulatory actions; and “(2) the United States Coast Guard in assessing the effectiveness of this Act and the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships in ensuring compliance under section 2201.”.

5. 2012

   Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012

   Pub. L. 112–213 § 606(a)(2) · 126 Stat. 1540

   1. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(d)(2)

      Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(a)(2), substituted “the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987” for “this Act”

   2. Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(d)(2)

      Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(a)(2), inserted “of the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987” after “section 2201”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(a)(2), substituted “the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987” for “this Act” and inserted “of the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987” after “section 2201”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) Conforming amendment.— Section 5 of the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1954), as amended by paragraph (1) of this subsection, is further amended in subsection (d)(2)— (A) by striking “this Act” and inserting “the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987”; and (B) by inserting “of the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987” after “section 2201”.

6. 2012

   Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012

   Pub. L. 112–213 § 606(b)(2) · 126 Stat. 1540

   1. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(e)

      Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(b)(2), in heading, substituted “Biennial progress reports” for “Annual progress reports” and in text

   2. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(e)

      Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(b)(2), in heading, substituted “Biennially” for “Not later than 3 years after December 22, 2006, and biennially thereafter”

   3. Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(e)

      Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(b)(2), in heading, substituted “Chairperson” for “chairperson”

   4. Inserted · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(e)

      Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(b)(2), in heading, inserted “Natural” before “Resources”

   5. Struck · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(e)

      Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(b)(2), in heading, struck out “Interagency” before “Committee, through” and before “Committee and”

   6. Redesignated · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(e)

      Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(b)(2), in heading, redesignated subpars. (A) to (E) as pars. (1) to (5), respectively, and realigned margins

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(b)(2), in heading, substituted “Biennial progress reports” for “Annual progress reports” and in text, substituted “Biennially” for “Not later than 3 years after December 22, 2006, and biennially thereafter” and “Chairperson” for “chairperson”, inserted “Natural” before “Resources”, and struck out “Interagency” before “Committee, through” and before “Committee and”, redesignated subpars. (A) to (E) as pars. (1) to (5), respectively, and realigned margins.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) is amended— (A) by striking “Annual progress reports.—” and all that follows through “thereafter” and inserting “Biennial Progress Reports.—Biennially”; (B) by striking “Interagency” each place it appears; (C) by striking “chairperson” and inserting “Chairperson”; (D) by inserting “Natural” before “Resources”; (E) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as paragraphs (1) through (5), respectively; and (F) by moving all text 2 ems to the left.

7. 2012

   Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012

   Pub. L. 112–213 § 606(b)(1) · 126 Stat. 1540

   Redesignated · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(e)

   Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(b)(1), transferred subsec. (c)(2) of former section 1954 of this title and redesignated it as subsec. (e) of this section. See Codification note above

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 112–213, § 606(b)(1), transferred subsec. (c)(2) of former section 1954 of this title and redesignated it as subsec. (e) of this section. See Codification note above.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) is redesignated and moved to appear as subsection (e) at the end of section 5 of the Marine Debris Act, as amended by subsection (a) of this section; and

8. 2018

   Save Our Seas Act of 2018

   Pub. L. 115–265 title I § 104 · 132 Stat. 3742

   1. Added · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(b)(5)(7)

      Pub. L. 115–265 added pars. (5) and (6)

   2. Redesignated · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(b)(5)(7)

      Pub. L. 115–265 redesignated former par. (5) as (7)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(5) to (7). Pub. L. 115–265 added pars. (5) and (6) and redesignated former par. (5) as (7).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 104. MEMBERSHIP OF THE INTERAGENCY MARINE DEBRIS COORDINATING COMMITTEE.   Section 5(b) of the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1954(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking “; and” and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (7); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: “(5) the Department of State; “(6) the Department of the Interior; and” .

9. 2025

   Pub. L. 119–65 § 6(b)(2) · 139 Stat. 1986

   Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(d)

   Pub. L. 119–65, § 6(b)(2), substituted “EPA Administrator” for “Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency”

   Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–65 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 119–65, § 6(b)(2), substituted “EPA Administrator” for “Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency”.

10. 2025

    Pub. L. 119–65 § 6(b)(1) · 139 Stat. 1986

    Substituted · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(d)

    Pub. L. 119–65, § 6(b)(1), substituted “Under Secretary” for “Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration” in introductory provisions

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–65 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 119–65, § 6(b)(1), substituted “Under Secretary” for “Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration” in introductory provisions.

11. 2025

    Pub. L. 119–65 § 6(b)(3) · 139 Stat. 1986

    Changed · 33 U.S.C. § 1954(e)(3)

    Pub. L. 119–65, § 6(b)(3), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 1952 of this title

    Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–65 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 119–65, § 6(b)(3), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 1952 of this title.

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