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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1442. Cooperative agreements, donations, and acquisitions
(a) Agreements and grants
The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements, contracts,
or other agreements with, or make grants to, States, local
governments, regional agencies, interstate agencies, or other
persons to carry out the purposes and policies of this chapter.
(b) Authorization to solicit donations
The Secretary may enter into such agreements with any nonprofit
organization authorizing the organization to solicit private
donations to carry out the purposes and policies of this chapter.
(c) Donations
The Secretary may accept donations of funds, property, and
services for use in designating and administering national marine
sanctuaries under this chapter. Donations accepted under this
section shall be considered as a gift or bequest to or for the use
of the United States.
(d) Acquisitions
The Secretary may acquire by purchase, lease, or exchange, any
land, facilities, or other property necessary and appropriate to
carry out the purposes and policies of this chapter.
(e) Use of resources of other government agencies
The Secretary may, whenever appropriate, enter into an agreement
with a State or other Federal agency to use the personnel,
services, or facilities of such agency on a reimbursable or
nonreimbursable basis, to assist in carrying out the purposes and
policies of this chapter.
(f) Authority to obtain grants
Notwithstanding any other provision of law that prohibits a
Federal agency from receiving assistance, the Secretary may apply
for, accept, and use grants from other Federal agencies, States,
local governments, regional agencies, interstate agencies,
foundations, or other persons, to carry out the purposes and
policies of this chapter.
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