[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 33USC2103]
TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 35--ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Sec. 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--
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\1\ So in original. Probably should be ``Management''.
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(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.
(Pub. L. 98-623, title II, Sec. 204, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3395.)
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the
Coast Guard, including the autho
