5. STUDY OF CLAMS

Act of May 26, 1948 (62 Stat. 274; 16 U.S.C. 661 note)

STUDIES OF CLAMS

SECTION 1. The Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to undertake, in cooperation with appropriate State and interstate agencies in accordance with the provisions of the Act of August 14, 1946 (60 Stat. 1080), comprehensive studies of the soft-shell clam, Mya arenaria, and the hardshell clam, Venus mercenaria, with particular respect to the biology, propagation, and methods of cultivation of such clams. Such Service shall from time to time recommend appropriate measures for (1) arresting depletion in existing productive beds; (2) restoring to production beds formerly productive but now barren or unusable; (3) developing new areas which may be found suitable; (4) improving methods and techniques of digging, transplanting, and handling; and (5) otherwise increasing production and improving the quality of such clams for the benefit of both producers and consumers.

SEC. 2. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, for the fiveyear period beginning July 1, 1948, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $250,000 to carry out the studies of the soft-shell clam and the sum of $250,000 to carry out the studies of the hard-shell clam.

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6. STUDIES ON SEA LAMPREY CONTROL AND ERADICATION

Act of August 8, 1956 (60 Stat. 930), as amended (16 U.S.C. 921)

INVESTIGATION OF PREDATORY SEA LAMPREYS; DEVELOPMENT OF CONTROL MEASURES; ERADICATION

SECTION 1. The Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior is authorized and directed to prosecute investigations of the abundance and distribution of sea lampreys and their effects on fishes, experiments to develop control measures, and a vigorous program for the elimination and eradication of sea lamprey populations of the Great Lakes; to survey the Great Lakes area to determine what localities would be most suitable for the establishment of additional fish hatcheries and rearing ponds if, and when, it becomes desirable for the Federal Government to operate such additional fish hatcheries and rearing ponds in the Great Lakes area; and is authorized and directed to report to the Congress not later than December 31, 1950, the results of such survey and to make recommendations with respect thereto. The cost of the investigations and studies authorized in this section shall not exceed $359,000 for the first year; $216,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1951; $500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1952; and $446,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1953. In carrying out the foregoing purposes and objectives the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service is authorized to cooperate with the official conservation agencies of the States bordering on the Great Lakes, with the commercial fishing industry, and with other governmental or private agencies, organizations, or individuals having jurisdiction over or an interest in the fisheries of the Great Lakes. (Aug. 8, 1946, c. 879, § 1, 60 Stat. 930; Aug. 18, 1949, c. 478, § 3, 63 Stat. 616; July 30, 1951, c. 256, 65 Stat. 131; July 1, 1952, c. 537, 66 Stat. 314.)

HISTORICAL NOTE

1952 Amendment.-Act July 1, 1952, amended section provide an appropriation of $446,000 for fiscal year 1953.

1951 Amendment.-Act July 30, 1951, amended section to provide appropriations of $216,000 for fiscal year 1951 and $500,000 for fiscal year 1952.

Sections 2 and 3 of Joint Res. Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 930, were omitted by Act Aug. 18, 1949, § 3, 63 Stat. 616, which amended Joint Res. of Aug. 8, 1949, to read as set out in section 1 of this Act. Provisions of former sections 2 and 3 relating to cooperation between Federal, State, and local agencies, and annual cost of program are now covered by section 1, above.

7. EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH SEAS FISHERIES OF THE PACIFIC (PACIFIC POSSESSIONS FISHERY RESOURCES ACT OR FARRINGTON ACT OF 1947)

Act of August 4, 1947 (61 Stat. 726), as amended (16 U.S.C. 758–758d) EXPLORATION, INVESTIGATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF FISHING RESOURCES AND INDUSTRY OF PACIFIC OCEAN

SECTION 1. It is the policy of the United States to provide for the exploration, investigation, development, and maintenance of the fishing resources and development of the high seas fishing industry of the United States and its island possessions in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean and intervening seas, for the benefit of the residents of the Pacific island possessions and of the people of the United States. (As amended July 12, 1960, Pub. L. 86-624, § 11(a), (b), 74 Stat. 412.)

HISTORICAL NOTE

1960 Amendment.-Pub. L. 86-624 substituted "the United States and its island possessions" for "the Territories and island possessions of the United States", and eliminated words "Territory of Hawaii and" preceding "Pacific island possessions".

CONDUCT OF EXPLORATIONS AND RELATED WORK

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Interior, through the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior, is authorized and directed to conduct such fishing explorations and such necessary related work as oceanographical, biological, technological, statistical, and economic studies to insure maximum development and utilization of the high-seas fishery resources of the United States and its island possessions in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean and intervening areas as may be consistent with developing and sustaining such fishery resources at maximum levels of production in perpetuity and to provide for the best possible utilization thereof. (As amended July 12, 1960, Pub. L. 86–624, § 11 (a), 74 Stat. 412.)

COOPERATION WITH AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS

SEC. 3. In carrying out the purposes and objectives of sections 1 and 2 of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior may cooperate with appropriate agencies of the State and island governments, and with such educational, industrial, or other organizations, enterprises, and individuals as may be expedient. (As amended July 12, 1960, Pub. L. 86-624, § 11 (c), 74 Stat. 412.)

APPROPRIATIONS FOR RESEARCH LABORATORY, EXPERIMENT STATIONS, DOCK AND STOREHOUSE FACILITIES, VESSELS, ETC.; TRANSFER OF SURPLUS VESSELS

SEC. 4. There are authorized to be appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary for the construction, including architectural services, and for furnishings and equipment of a fishery research laboratory and experiment station in the State of Hawaii and necessary substations at suitable locations, together with suitable dock and storehouse facilities to be used in conjunction with the operation of research and experimental fishing vessels and for the procurement and for the modification, refitting, and equipment of two experimental high-seas fishing vessels, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, and of one multiple purpose high-seas fishing and oceanographical research vessel, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, including necessary naval architectural and engineering services: Provided, however, That no part of said appropriation shall be expended for the acquisition of lands for sites for said laboratory, experiment station, or substations in the State of Hawaii: Provided further, That there are authorized to be transferred to the Fish and Wildlife Service not to exceed three surplus vessels suitable for conversion and use in oceanographic and biological research and exploratory fishing, by any disposal agency of the Government without reimbursement or transfer of funds. (As amended July 12, 1960, Pub. L. 86-624, § 11 (d), 74 Stat. 412.)

SEC. 6. There are authorized to be appropriated from time to time in fiscal years after 1947-1948 such sums as may be necessary to enable the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior to carry out the purposes of this Act, including personal services, traveling expenses, transportation of things, purchase, maintenance, and operation of motor vehicles, miscellaneous equipment, and supplies, communications, other contractual services, necessary printing locally, and maintenance, repair, improvement, equipment, and operation of vessels and buildings or other structures. (Aug. 4, 1947, c. 451, § 6, 61 Stat. 726.)

8. PROPAGATION OF DISEASE-RESISTANT OYSTERS

Act of August 9, 1962 (76 Stat. 356; 16 U.S.C. 760j-7601)

PROPAGATION OF DISEASE-RESISTANT OYSTERS; ACQUISITION OF BROOD STOCK; TRANSFER AND DISTRIBUTION; STATES TO SHARE COST

SECTION 1. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized with respect to those States where he finds that excessive mortality of oysters presents an immediate and substantial threat to the economic stability of the oyster industry in such area or region, to acquire oyster brood stock that he believes possesses resistance to the causative agent of such excessive mortality. The Secretary may thereafter transfer such brood stock to the particular States involved for planting in spawning sanctuaries and protection of such State or States. Distribution of the resultant seed oysters by the States shall be in accordance with plans and procedures that are mutually acceptable to the Secretary and the cooperating States: Provided, That the purchase of oyster brood stock hereunder by the Secretary shall be conditional upon the participating State or States, in each instance, paying one-third of the cost of such brood stock. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to cooperate with the States in any manner necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act. (Pub. L. 87-580, § 1, Aug. 9, 1962, 76 Stat. 356.)

GRANTS TO STATES FOR RESEARCH AND OTHER NECESSARY ACTIVITIES;

CONDITIONS

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to make grants to the States referred to in section 1 of this Act for the purpose of assisting such States in the financing of research and other activities necessary in the development and propagation of disease-resistant strains of oysters. A grant under this section shall be made upon agreement by the State to use the proceeds thereof only for the purposes specified in this section and to use an additional amount for such purposes from State or other non-Federal sources equal to at least 50 per centum of the amount of such grant. (Pub. L. 87-580, § 2, Aug. 9, 1962, 76 Stat. 356.)

AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 3. There is authorized to be appropriated such sum, not to exceed $100,000, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. (Pub. L. 87-580, § 3, Aug. 9, 1962, 76 Stat. 357.)

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