SUBCHAPTER I—COMBATING MARINE DEBRIS

Part A—Marine Debris Foundation

Editorial Notes

Codification

Subtitle B of title I of Pub. L. 116–224, comprising this part, was redesignated subtitle B of Pub. L. 109–449 by Pub. L. 119–65, §3(a), Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1987, and transferred to subchapter II (§1961 et seq.) of chapter 33A of this title.

§§4211 to 4219. Transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 111 to 119 of Pub. L. 116–224, formerly classified to sections 4211 to 4219, respectively, of this title, were renumbered sections 111 to 119 of Pub. L. 109–449 by Pub. L. 119–65, §3(a), Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1987, and transferred to sections 1961 to 1969, respectively, of this title.

Part B—Genius Prize for Save Our Seas Innovations

Editorial Notes

Codification

Subtitle C of title I of Pub. L. 116–224, comprising this part, was redesignated subtitle C of Pub. L. 109–449 by Pub. L. 119–65, §4(a), Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1989, and transferred to subchapter III (§1971 et seq.) of chapter 33A of this title.

§§4231 to 4237. Transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 121 to 127 of Pub. L. 116–224, formerly classified to sections 4231 to 4237, respectively, of this title, were renumbered sections 121 to 127 of Pub. L. 109–449 by Pub. L. 119–65, §4(a), Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1989, and transferred to sections 1971 to 1977, respectively, of this title.

Part C—Pilot Projects

§4251. Incentive for fishermen to collect and dispose of plastic found at sea

(a) In general

The Under Secretary shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing incentives, such as grants, to fishermen based in the United States who incidentally capture marine debris while at sea—

(1) to track or keep the debris on board; and

(2) to dispose of the debris properly on land.

(b) Support for collection and removal of derelict gear

The Under Secretary shall encourage United States efforts, such as the Fishing for Energy net disposal program, that support—

(1) collection and removal of derelict fishing gear and other fishing waste;

(2) disposal or recycling of such gear and waste; and

(3) prevention of the loss of such gear.

(Pub. L. 116–224, title I, §137, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1086.)