§ 2102. — Establishment of standards.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 33USC2102]
TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 35--ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Sec. 2102. Establishment of standards
Based on the best scientific information available, artificial reefs
in waters covered under this chapter shall be sited and constructed, and
subsequently monitored and managed in a manner which will--
(1) enhance fishery resources to the maximum extent practicable;
(2) facilitate access and utilization by United States
recreational and commercial fishermen;
(3) minimize conflicts among competing uses of waters covered
under this chapter and the resources in such waters;
(4) minimize environmental risks and risks to personal health
and property; and
(5) be consistent with generally accepted principles of
international law and shall not create any unreasonable obstruction
to navigation.
(Pub. L. 98-623, title II, Sec. 203, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3395.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 2103 of this title.
