16 USC 460ss-1 - Establishment

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 05, 2024

§ 460ss–1.

Establishment

(a)

In general

(b)

Restoration program

(1)

Establishment

(2)

Program activities

In carrying out the objectives of the program, the Secretary, in cooperation with the task force established under section 460ss–3 of this title, shall—

(A)

monitor and coordinate research evaluating the Area anadromous fish populations and administer and evaluate the success of activities described in subparagraph (B); and

(B)

take such actions as are necessary to—

(i)

improve and restore Area habitats, and to promote access to blocked Area habitats, to support increased run sizes;

(ii)

rehabilitate problem watersheds in the Area to reduce negative impacts on fish and fish habitats;

(iii)

improve existing Area hatcheries and rearing ponds to assist in rebuilding the natural populations;

(iv)

implement an intensive, short-term stocking program to rebuild run sizes while maintaining the genetic integrity and diversity of Area subbasin stocks; and

(v)

improve upstream and downstream migration by removal of obstacles to fish passage and the provision of facilities for avoiding obstacles.

(3)

Restoration work

To the extent practicable, any restoration work performed under paragraph (2)(B) shall be performed by unemployed—

(A)

commercial fishermen;

(B)

Indians; and

(C)

other persons whose livelihood depends upon Area fishery resources.

(4)

Memorandum of agreement

(Pub. L. 99–552, § 2, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3081.)

cite as: 16 USC 460ss-1