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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2103. National artificial reef plan
Not later than one year after November 8, 1984, the Secretary of
Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the
Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Department in which the
Coast Guard is operating, the Regional Fishery Managment (!1)
Councils, interested States, Interstate Fishery Commissions, and
representatives of the private sector, shall develop and publish a
long-term plan which will meet the purpose of this chapter and be
consistent with the standards established under section 2102 of
this chapter. The plan must include -
(1) geographic, hydrographic, geologic, biological, ecological,
social, economic, and other criteria for siting artificial reefs;
(2) design, material, and other criteria for constructing
artificial reefs;
(3) mechanisms and methodologies for monitoring the compliance
of artificial reefs with the requirements of permits issued under
section 2104 of this title;
(4) mechanisms and methodologies for managing the use of
artificial reefs;
(5) a synopsis of existing information on artificial reefs and
needs for further research on artificial reef technology and
management strategies; and
(6) an evaluation of alternatives for facilitating the transfer
of artificial reef construction materials to persons holding
permits issued pursuant to section 2104 of this title, including,
but not limited to, credits for environmental mitigation and
modified tax obligations.
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