16 USC Ch. 32: Front Matter
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 32-MARINE SANCTUARIES
CHAPTER 32-MARINE SANCTUARIES
Sec.
1431.
Findings, purposes, and policies; establishment of system.
(a)
Findings.
(b)
Purposes and policies.
(c)
Establishment of system.
1432.
Definitions.
1433.
Sanctuary designation standards.
(a)
Standards.
(b)
Factors and consultations required in making determinations and findings.
1434.
Procedures for designation and implementation.
(a)
Sanctuary proposal.
(b)
Taking effect of designations.
(c)
Access and valid rights.
(d)
Interagency cooperation.
(e)
Review of management plans.
(f)
Limitation on designation of new sanctuaries.
1435.
Application of regulations; international negotiations and cooperation.
(a)
Regulations.
(b)
Negotiations.
(c)
International cooperation.
1436.
Prohibited activities.
1437.
Enforcement.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Powers of authorized officers.
(c)
Criminal offenses.
(d)
Civil penalties.
(e)
Forfeiture.
(f)
Payment of storage, care, and other costs.
(g)
Subpoenas.
(h)
Use of resources of State and other Federal agencies.
(i)
Coast Guard authority not limited.
(j)
Injunctive relief.
(k)
Area of application and enforceability.
(l)
Nationwide service of process.
1438.
Repealed.
1439.
Regulations.
1440.
Research, monitoring, and education.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Research and monitoring.
(c)
Education.
(d)
Interpretive facilities.
(e)
Consultation and coordination.
1441.
Special use permits.
(a)
Issuance of permits.
(b)
Public notice required.
(c)
Permit terms.
(d)
Fees.
(e)
Violations.
(f)
Reports.
(g)
Fishing.
1442.
Cooperative agreements, donations, and acquisitions.
(a)
Agreements and grants.
(b)
Authorization to solicit donations.
(c)
Donations.
(d)
Acquisitions.
(e)
Use of resources of other government agencies.
(f)
Authority to obtain grants.
1443.
Destruction or loss of, or injury to, sanctuary resources.
(a)
Liability.
(b)
Response actions and damage assessment.
(c)
Civil actions for response costs and damages.
(d)
Use of recovered amounts.
(e)
Statute of limitations.
1444.
Authorization of appropriations.
1445.
U.S.S. Monitor artifacts and materials.
(a)
Congressional policy.
(b)
Disclaimer.
1445a.
Advisory Councils.
(a)
Establishment.
(b)
Membership.
(c)
Limits on membership.
(d)
Staffing and assistance.
(e)
Public participation and procedural matters.
1445b.
Enhancing support for national marine sanctuaries.
(a)
Authority.
(b)
Contract authority.
(c)
Restrictions.
(d)
Property of United States.
(e)
Prohibited activities.
(f)
Collaborations.
(g)
Authorization for non-profit partner organization to solicit sponsors.
1445c.
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program.
(a)
Establishment.
(b)
Purposes.
(c)
Award.
(d)
Distribution of funds.
(e)
Funding.
(f)
Scholarship repayment requirement.
(g)
Maritime archeology defined.
1445c–1.
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program.
(a)
Establishment.
(b)
Purpose.
(c)
Award.
(d)
Distribution of funds.
(e)
Funding.
(f)
Scholarship repayment requirement.
Chapter Referred to in Other Sections
This chapter is referred to in sections 1445c–1, 6406, 6409 of this title.