33 USC 1984 - Prioritization of marine debris in existing innovation and entrepreneurship programs

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 17, 2026

§ 1984.

Prioritization of marine debris in existing innovation and entrepreneurship programs

In carrying out any relevant innovation and entrepreneurship programs that improve the innovation, effectiveness, and efficiency of the Marine Debris Program established under section 1952 1

 See References in Text note below.

of this title without undermining the purpose for which such program was established, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, the EPA Administrator, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall prioritize efforts to combat marine debris, including by—

(1)

increasing innovation in methods and the effectiveness of efforts to identify, determine sources of, assess, prevent, reduce, and remove marine debris; and

(2)

addressing the impacts of marine debris on—

(A)

the economy of the United States;

(B)

the marine environment; and

(C)

navigation safety.

(Pub. L. 109–449, § 134, formerly § 10, as added Pub. L. 116–224, title I, § 101(3), Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1075; renumbered § 134 and amended Pub. L. 119–65, §§ 4(b)(1), 6(e), Dec. 26, 2025, 139 Stat. 1989, 1990.)

cite as: 33 USC 1984