[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 33USC1254a]
TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 26--WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
SUBCHAPTER I--RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Sec. 1254a. Research on effects of pollutants
In carrying out the provisions of section 1254(a) of this title, the
Administrator shall conduct research on the harmful effects on the
health and welfare of persons caused by pollutants in water, in
conjunction with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and other Federal,
State, and interstate agencies carrying on such research. Such research
shall include, and shall place special emphasis on, the effect that
bioaccumulation of these pollutants in aquatic species has upon reducing
the value of aquatic commercial and sport industries. Such research
shall further study methods to reduce and
