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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1456c. Technical assistance
(a) The Secretary shall conduct a program of technical assistance
and management-oriented research necessary to support the
development and implementation of State coastal management program
amendments under section 1456b of this title, and appropriate to
the furtherance of international cooperative efforts and technical
assistance in coastal zone management. Each department, agency, and
instrumentality of the executive branch of the Federal Government
may assist the Secretary, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, in
carrying out the purposes of this section, including the furnishing
of information to the extent permitted by law, the transfer of
personnel with their consent and without prejudice to their
position and rating, and the performance of any research, study,
and technical assistance which does not interfere with the
performance of the primary duties of such department, agency, or
instrumentality. The Secretary may enter into contracts or other
arrangements with any qualified person for the purposes of carrying
out this subsection.
(b)(1) The Secretary shall provide for the coordination of
technical assistance, studies, and research activities under this
section with any other such activities that are conducted by or
subject to the authority of the Secretary.
(2) The Secretary shall make the results of research and studies
conducted pursuant to this section available to coastal states in
the form of technical assistance publications, workshops, or other
means appropriate.
(3) The Secretary shall consult with coastal states on a regular
basis regarding the development and implementation of the program
established by this section.
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