16 U.S.C. § 1447

Current through P.L. 118-78 (published on www.congress.gov on 07/30/2024)

Section 1447 - Purposes

The purpose of this chapter is to establish regional research programs, under effective Federal oversight, to-

(1) set priorities for regional marine and coastal research in support of efforts to safeguard the water quality and ecosystem health of each region; and

(2) carry out such research through grants and improved coordination.

16 U.S.C. § 1447

Pub. L. 92-532, title IV, §401, as added Pub. L. 101-593, title III, §301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2963.

region

"region" means 1 of the 9 regions described in section 1447b(a) of this title; and