Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§916h Cooperation between Federal and State and private agencies and organizations in scientific and other programs
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 14— - REGULATION OF WHALING › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - WHALING CONVENTION ACT › § 916h
Summary
Secretary of State can have the U.S. Commissioner arrange cooperation with federal, state, and private groups, with agency consent, to avoid duplicating Article IV work; federal agencies may, on request, supply staff and facilities.
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Title 16, §916h
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(a)In order to avoid duplication in scientific and other programs, the Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the agency, institution, or organization concerned, may direct the United States Commissioner to arrange for the cooperation of agencies of the United States Government, and of State and private institutions and organizations in carrying out the provisions of article IV of the convention.
(b)All agencies of the Federal Government are authorized, on request of the Commission, to cooperate in the conduct of scientific and other programs, or to furnish facilities and personnel for the purpose of assisting the Commission in the performance of its duties as prescribed by the convention.
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16 U.S.C. § 916h
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73