Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§1220b Obsolete Ships Available; Number; Equitable Administration
Title 16 › CHAPTER 25B — REEFS FOR MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION › § 1220b
Summary
States can apply for more than one obsolete ship. The Secretary must allocate available ships fairly among the States.
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Title 16, §1220b
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A State may apply for more than one obsolete ship under this chapter. The Secretary shall, however, taking into account the number of obsolete ships which may be or become available for transfer under this chapter, administer this chapter in an equitable manner with respect to the various States.
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1984—Pub. L. 98–623 substituted “obsolete ships” for “Liberty ships” wherever appearing.
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16 U.S.C. § 1220b
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102