33 U.S.C. § 2102 — Establishment of standards

FEDERAL · 33 U.S.C. · Chapter 35

Establishment of standards

Current through Pub. L. 119-102

Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters·Ch. 35 — ARTIFICIAL REEFS

Based on the best scientific information available, artificial reefs in waters covered under this chapter shall be sited and constructed, and subsequently monitored and managed in a manner which will—

(1)enhance fishery resources to the maximum extent practicable;

(2)facilitate access and utilization by United States recreational and commercial fishermen;

(3)minimize conflicts among competing uses of waters covered under this chapter and the resources in such waters;

(4)minimize environmental risks and risks to personal health and property; and

(5)be consistent with generally accepted principles of international law and shall not create any unreasonable obstruction to navigation.

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Based on the best scientific information available, artificial reefs in waters covered under this chapter shall be sited and constructed, and subsequently monitored and managed in a manner which will—
(1) enhance fishery resources to the maximum extent practicable;
(2) facilitate access and utilization by United States recreational and commercial fishermen;
(3) minimize conflicts among competing uses of waters covered under this chapter and the resources in such waters;
(4) minimize environmental risks and risks to personal health and property; and
(5) be consistent with generally accepted principles of international law and shall not create any unreasonable obstruction to navigation.

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History

(Pub. L. 98–623, title II, §203, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3395.)