Title 16

Conservation

4,458 sections in this title — page 2 of 45.

§ 1204

Compacts

Chapter CHAPTER 25— - JELLYFISH OR SEA NETTLES, OTHER SUCH PESTS, AND SEAWEED IN COASTAL WATERS: CONTROL OR ELIMINATION

§ 1205

General authority of Secretary for conducting studies, research, and investigations unaffected

Chapter CHAPTER 25— - JELLYFISH OR SEA NETTLES, OTHER SUCH PESTS, AND SEAWEED IN COASTAL WATERS: CONTROL OR ELIMINATION

§ 121

Establishment; boundaries

Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIV— - CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

§ 1211

Congressional statement of purpose

Chapter CHAPTER 25A— - CROWN OF THORNS STARFISH

§ 1212

Investigation and control of crown of thorns starfish

Chapter CHAPTER 25A— - CROWN OF THORNS STARFISH

§ 1213

Authorization of appropriations

Chapter CHAPTER 25A— - CROWN OF THORNS STARFISH

§ 122

Control; regulations

Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIV— - CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

§ 1220

State applications for obsolete ships for use as offshore reefs

Chapter CHAPTER 25B— - REEFS FOR MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION

§ 1220a

Transfer of title; terms and conditions

Chapter CHAPTER 25B— - REEFS FOR MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION

§ 1220b

Obsolete ships available; number; equitable administration

Chapter CHAPTER 25B— - REEFS FOR MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION

§ 1220c

Denial of applications; finality of decision

Chapter CHAPTER 25B— - REEFS FOR MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION

§ 1220c–1

Financial assistance to State to prepare transferred ship

Chapter CHAPTER 25B— - REEFS FOR MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION

§ 1220d

“Obsolete ship” defined

Chapter CHAPTER 25B— - REEFS FOR MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION

§ 1221

Congressional declaration of policy

Chapter CHAPTER 26— - ESTUARINE AREAS

§ 1222

General study and inventory of estuaries and their natural resources

Chapter CHAPTER 26— - ESTUARINE AREAS

§ 1223

Agreements with States and subdivisions; equitable sharing of costs; development improvements; availability of appropriations; State hunting and fishing laws applicable

Chapter CHAPTER 26— - ESTUARINE AREAS

§ 1224

Commercial and industrial development considerations; reports to Congress; recommendations

Chapter CHAPTER 26— - ESTUARINE AREAS

§ 1225

State consideration of protection and restoration of estuaries in State comprehensive planning and proposals for financial assistance under certain Federal laws; grants: terms and conditions, prohibition against disposition of lands without approval of the Secretary

Chapter CHAPTER 26— - ESTUARINE AREAS

§ 1226

Federal agency authority to carry out Federal project within an estuary unaffected

Chapter CHAPTER 26— - ESTUARINE AREAS

§ 122a

Water quality of Crater Lake; studies and investigations; report to Congress

Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIV— - CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

§ 123

Settlement, residence, lumbering, or business within park punishable; admission of visitors

Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIV— - CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

§ 124

Jurisdiction by the United States; fugitives from justice

Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIV— - CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

§ 1241

Congressional statement of policy and declaration of purpose

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1242

National trails system

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1243

National recreation trails; establishment and designation; prerequisites

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1244

National scenic and national historic trails

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1245

Connecting or side trails; establishment, designation, and marking as components of national trails system; location

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1246

Administration and development of national trails system

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1247

State and local area recreation and historic trails

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1248

Easements and rights-of-way

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1249

Authorization of appropriations

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1250

Volunteer trails assistance

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1251

Definitions

Chapter CHAPTER 27— - NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM

§ 1262

National Recreational Trails Advisory Committee

Chapter CHAPTER 27A— - NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND

§ 127

Hunting and fishing; rules and regulations; punishment

Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIV— - CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

§ 1271

Congressional declaration of policy

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1272

Congressional declaration of purpose

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1273

National wild and scenic rivers system

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1274

Component rivers and adjacent lands

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1275

Additions to national wild and scenic rivers system

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1276

Rivers constituting potential additions to national wild and scenic rivers system

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1277

Land acquisition

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1278

Restrictions on water resources projects

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1279

Withdrawal of public lands from entry, sale, or other disposition under public land laws

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 128

Forfeitures or seizures of guns, traps, teams, etc., for violating regulations

Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIV— - CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

§ 1280

Federal mining and mineral leasing laws

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1281

Administration

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1282

Assistance to State and local projects

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1283

Management policies

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1284

Existing State jurisdiction and responsibilities

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1285

Claim and allowance of charitable deduction for contribution or gift of easement

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1285a

Lease of Federal lands

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1285b

Establishment of boundaries for certain component rivers in Alaska; withdrawal of minerals

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1286

Definitions

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1287

Authorization of appropriations

Chapter CHAPTER 28— - WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

§ 1301

Congressional declaration of policy; authority of Secretary

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1302

Conservation agreements to effectuate water bank program; duration and renewal; adjustment of payment rate for renewal period; “wetlands” defined; duration of ownership or control of land as determining eligibility for agreements; protection of and compensation for tenants and sharecroppers; participation by owner or operator in other Federal or State programs

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1303

Terms of agreement; required provisions

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1304

Annual payment; adjustment

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1305

Renewal or extension of agreement; participation of subsequent owner or operator in program

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1306

Termination or modification of agreements

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1307

Utilization of services and facilities

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1308

Advisory Board; appointment; functions; membership; reimbursement for expenses

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1309

Consultation with Secretary of the Interior; conformity of program with wetlands programs administered by Secretary of the Interior; consultation with and utilization of technical services of appropriate local, State, Federal, and private conservation agencies; coordination of programs

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1310

Authorization of appropriations; maximum amount of payments pursuant to agreements

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1311

Rules and regulations

Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

§ 1331

Congressional findings and declaration of policy

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1332

Definitions

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1333

Powers and duties of Secretary

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1334

Private maintenance; numerical approximation; strays on private lands: removal; destruction by agents

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1335

Recovery rights

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1336

Cooperative agreements; regulations

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1337

Joint advisory board; appointment; membership; functions; qualifications; reimbursement limitation

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1338

Criminal provisions

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1338a

Transportation of captured animals; procedures and prohibitions applicable

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1339

Limitation of authority

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1340

Joint report to Congress; consultation and coordination of implementation, enforcement, and departmental activities; studies

Chapter CHAPTER 30— - WILD HORSES AND BURROS: PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL

§ 1361

Congressional findings and declaration of policy

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - GENERALLY

§ 1362

Definitions

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - GENERALLY

§ 1371

Moratorium on taking and importing marine mammals and marine mammal products

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1372

Prohibitions

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1373

Regulations on taking of marine mammals

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1374

Permits

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1375

Penalties

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1375a

Use of fines for protection and recovery of manatees, polar bears, sea otters, and walruses

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1376

Seizure and forfeiture of cargo

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1377

Enforcement

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1378

International program

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1379

Transfer of management authority

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1380

Marine mammal research grants

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1381

Commercial fisheries gear development

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1382

Regulations and administration

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1383

Application to other treaties and conventions

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1383a

Interim exemption for commercial fisheries

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1383b

Status review; conservation plans

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1384

Authorization of appropriations

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1385

Dolphin protection

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1386

Stock assessments

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1387

Taking of marine mammals incidental to commercial fishing operations

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS

§ 1388

Marine mammal cooperative agreements in Alaska

Chapter CHAPTER 31— - MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS