United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 16. CONSERVATION |
Chapter 31. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION |
SubChapter V. MARINE MAMMAL HEALTH AND STRANDING RESPONSE |
§ 1421b. Stranding response agreements
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(a) In general The Secretary may enter into an agreement under section 1382(c) of this title with any person to take marine mammals under section 1379(h)(1) of this title in response to a stranding.
(b) Required provision An agreement authorized by subsection (a) of this section shall— (1) specify each person who is authorized to perform activities under the agreement; and (2) specify any terms and conditions under which a person so specified may delegate that authority to another person. (c) Review The Secretary shall periodically review agreements under section 1382(c) of this title that are entered into pursuant to this subchapter, for performance adequacy and effectiveness.
(Pub. L. 92–522, title IV, § 403, formerly title III, § 303, as added Pub. L. 102–587, title III, § 3003(a), Nov. 4, 1992 , 106 Stat. 5061; renumbered title IV, § 403, Pub. L. 103–238, § 24(b), Apr. 30, 1994 , 108 Stat. 565.)