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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1202. Authority of Secretary; studies, research, and investigations; control measures; execution of program; other actions; costs
In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Secretary, in
cooperation with the States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is
authorized (1) to conduct, directly or by contract, such studies,
research, and investigations, as he deems desirable, to determine
the abundance and distribution of jellyfish and other such pests
and their effects on fish and shellfish and water-based recreation,
(2) to conduct studies of control measures of such pests and of
floating seaweed, (3) to carry out, based on studies made pursuant
to this chapter, a program of controlling or eliminating such pests
and such seaweed, and (4) to take such other actions as the
Secretary deems desirable: Provided, That the costs of such actions
shall be borne equally by the Federal Government and by the States
and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, acting jointly or severally.
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