Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 757


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 757. Utilization of State services; expenditure of funds

      In carrying out the authorizations and duties imposed by section
    756 of this title, the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to
    utilize the facilities and services of the agencies of the States
    of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho responsible for the conservation
    of the fish and wildlife resources in such States, under the terms
    of agreements entered into between the United States and these
    States, without regard to the provisions of section 5 of title 41,
    and funds appropriated to carry out the purposes of sections 755 to
    757 of this title may be expended for the construction of
    facilities on and the improvement of lands not owned or controlled
    by the United States: Provided, That the appropriate agency of the
    State wherein such construction or improvement is to be carried on
    first shall have obtained without cost to the United States the
    necessary title to, interest therein, rights-of-way over, or
    licenses covering the use of such lands.



Previous [Notes] Next

Related Resources

Environmental Law Guide

FindLaw Environmental News

Endangered Species Act Summary

Environmental Law Discussion

Ads by FindLaw