Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§7502 Purposes and agreements
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 94— - NATIONAL OCEANS AND COASTAL SECURITY › § 7502
Summary
Promote study and use of U.S. oceans, coasts, and the Great Lakes so present and future generations gain many benefits. Administrator and Foundation may enter necessary agreements.
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Title 16, §7502
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(a)The purposes of this chapter are to better understand and utilize the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes of the United States, and ensure present and future generations will benefit from the full range of ecological, economic, social, and recreational opportunities, security, and services these resources are capable of providing.
(b)The Administrator and the Foundation may enter into such agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
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16 U.S.C. § 7502
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73