Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§935 Acquisition of Real Property; Construction and Operation of Lamprey Control Works; Entry Into Agreements for Construction and Operation of Works
Title 16 › CHAPTER 15A — GREAT LAKES FISHERIES › § 935
Summary
To meet U.S. duties under the Convention, the U.S. Section may acquire land or land rights by purchase, exchange, gift, dedication, eminent domain, or other means; build, operate, and maintain sea lamprey projects; and contract with states, public or private agencies, or individuals.
Full Legal Text
Title 16, §935
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In order to carry out the obligations of the United States under the Convention, the United States Section is authorized—
(a)to acquire any real property, or any interest therein, by purchase, exchange, gift, dedication, condemnation, or otherwise;
(b)to construct, operate, and maintain any project or works designed to facilitate compliance with the provisions of the Convention relating to the sea lamprey control program; and
(c)to enter into contract or agreement with any State or other public agency or private agency or individual for the construction, operation, or maintenance of any such project or works.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
United States Fish and Wildlife Service; Work on Sea Lamprey Program; Reimbursements Pub. L. 101–512, title I, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1918, provided in part that: “beginning October 1, 1990, and thereafter, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service can perform work for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, authorized by 16 U.S.C. 931–939c, Great Lakes Fisheries [Fishery] Act of 1956, on the sea lamprey program on a reimbursable basis: Provided further, That such reimbursements are to be treated as Intragovernmental funds as defined in the publication titled ‘A Glossary of Terms Used in the Federal Budget Process’.”
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 935
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102