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33 U.S.C. § 1131 — Authorization of appropriations

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33 U.S.C. § 1131 — Authorization of appropriations

**(a) Authorization** (1) **In general** — There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subchapter— (A) $87,520,000 for fiscal year 2021; (B) $91,900,000 for fiscal year 2022; (C) $96,500,000 for fiscal year 2023; (D) $101,325,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (E) $105,700,000 for fiscal year 2025. (2) **Priority activities for fiscal years 2021 through 2025** — In addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 for competitive grants for the following: (A) University research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species. (B) University research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks. (C) University research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms. (D) University research, education, training, and extension services and activities focused on coastal resilience and United States working waterfronts and other regional or national priority issues identified in the strategic plan under [section 1123(c)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1123/c/1&num=0&edition=prelim). (E) University research and extension on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies. (F) Fishery research and extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance, and not supplant, existing core program funding. **(b) Limitations** (1) **Administration** (A) *In general* — There may not be used for administration of programs under this subchapter in a fiscal year more than 5.5 percent of the lesser of— (i) the amount authorized to

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**(a) Authorization** (1) **In general** — There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subchapter— (A) $87,520,000 for fiscal year 2021; (B) $91,900,000 for fiscal year 2022; (C) $96,500,000 for fiscal year 2023; (D) $101,325,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (E) $105,700,000 for fiscal year 2025. (2) **Priority activities for fiscal years 2021 through 2025** — In addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 for competitive grants for the following: (A) University research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species. (B) University research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks. (C) University research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms. (D) University research, education, training, and extension services and activities focused on coastal resilience and United States working waterfronts and other regional or national priority issues identified in the strategic plan under [section 1123(c)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1123/c/1&num=0&edition=prelim). (E) University research and extension on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies. (F) Fishery research and extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance, and not supplant, existing core program funding. **(b) Limitations** (1) **Administration** (A) *In general* — There may not be used for administration of programs under this subchapter in a fiscal year more than 5.5 percent of the lesser of— (i) the amount authorized to be appropriated under this subchapter for the fiscal year; or (ii) the amount appropriated under this subchapter for the fiscal year. (B) *Critical staffing requirements* (i) *In general* — The Director shall use the authority under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5, and under [section 1129 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1129&num=0&edition=prelim), to meet any critical staffing requirement while carrying out the activities authorized under this subchapter. (ii) *Exception from cap* — For purposes of subparagraph (A), any costs incurred as a result of an exercise of authority as described in clause (i) shall not be considered an amount used for administration of programs under this subchapter in a fiscal year. (2) **Use for other offices or programs** — Sums appropriated under the authority of subsection (a)(2) shall not be available for administration of this subchapter by the National Sea Grant Office, for any other Administration or department program, or for any other administrative expenses. **(c) Availability of sums** Sums appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended. **(d) Reversion of unobligated amounts** The amount of any grant, or portion of a grant, made to a person under any section of this subchapter that is not obligated by that person during the first fiscal year for which it was authorized to be obligated or during the next fiscal year thereafter shall revert to the Secretary. The Secretary shall add that reverted amount to the funds available for grants under the section for which the reverted amount was originally made available.

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33 U.S.C. § 1129 — Interagency cooperation

Each department, agency, or other instrumentality of the Federal Government which is engaged in or concerned with, or which has authority over, matters relating to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources— (1) may, upon a written request from the Secretary, make available, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise any personnel (with their consent and without prejudice to their position and rating), service, or facility which the Secretary deems necessary to carry out any provision of this subchapter; (2) shall, upon a written request from the Secretary, furnish any available data or other information which the Secretary deems necessary to carry out any provision of this subchapter; and (3) shall cooperate with the Administration and duly authorized officials thereof.

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33 U.S.C. § 1125 — Repealed. Pub. L. 102–186, § 4(a), Dec. 4, 1991, 105 Stat. 1283

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 206, as added Pub. L. 94–461, § 2, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1965; amended Pub. L. 95–58, § 1, June 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 254; Pub. L. 95–428, § 3(3), Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 999; Pub. L. 96–289, § 1(4), June 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 605; Pub. L. 100–220, title III, § 3106(a), Dec. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 1471, required development of a sea grant strategic research plan and authorized grants and contracts to carry out the program.

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33 U.S.C. § 1130 — Repealed. Pub. L. 102–186, § 5(a), Dec. 4, 1991, 105 Stat. 1283

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 89–454, title II, § 211, as added Pub. L. 94–461, § 2, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1968; amended Pub. L. 95–428, §§ 2(b), 3(4), Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 999; Pub. L. 100–220, title III, § 3109, Dec. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 1473, authorized grants for graduate programs in marine affairs and resource management during fiscal years 1988 through 1990.

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33 U.S.C. § 1128 — National Sea Grant Advisory Board

**(a) Establishment** There shall be an independent committee to be known as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board. **(b) Duties** (1) **In general** — The Board shall advise the Secretary and the Director concerning— (A) strategies for utilizing the sea grant college program to address the Nation’s highest priorities regarding the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; (B) the designation of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes; and (C) such other matters as the Secretary refers to the Board for review and advice. (2) **Periodic report** — The Board shall report to Congress at least once every four years on the state of the national sea grant college program and shall notify Congress of any significant changes to the state of the program not later than two years after the submission of such a report. The Board shall indicate in each such report the progress made toward meeting the priorities identified in the strategic plan in effect under [section 1123(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1123/c&num=0&edition=prelim) and provide a summary of research conducted under the program. (3) **Availability of resources of Department of Commerce** — The Secretary shall make available to the Board such information, personnel, and administrative services and assistance as it may reasonably require to carry out its duties under this subchapter. **(c) Membership, terms, and powers** (1) The Board shall consist of 15 voting members who shall be appointed by the Secretary. The Director and a director of a sea grant program who is elected by the various directors of sea grant programs shall serve as nonvoting members of

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33 U.S.C. § 1124a — Repealed. Pub. L. 105–160, § 6, Mar. 6, 1998, 112 Stat. 24

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 94–461, § 3, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1969; Pub. L. 95–58, § 2, June 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 254; Pub. L. 95–428, § 4(2), (3), Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 1000; Pub. L. 96–289, §§ 2, 3, June 28, 1980, 94 Stat. 605; Pub. L. 98–623, title V, § 501(b), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3410; Pub. L. 100–220, title III, § 3111, Dec. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 1474; Pub. L. 102–251, title III, § 307(b), Mar. 9, 1992, 106 Stat. 66, related to sea grant international program.

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33 U.S.C. § 1123 — National sea grant college program

**(a) Program maintenance** The Secretary shall maintain within the Administration a program to be known as the national sea grant college program. The national sea grant college program shall be administered by a national sea grant office within the Administration. **(b) Program elements** The national sea grant college program shall consist of the financial assistance for research, education, extension, training, technology transfer, and public service and other activities authorized in this subchapter, and shall provide support for the following elements— (1) sea grant programs that comprise a national sea grant college program network, including international projects conducted within such programs and regional and national projects conducted among such programs; (2) administration of the national sea grant college program and this subchapter by the national sea grant office and the Administration; (3) the fellowship program under [section 1127 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1127&num=0&edition=prelim); and (4) any regional or national strategic investments in fields relating to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources developed in consultation with the Board and with the approval of the sea grant colleges and the sea grant institutes. **(c) Responsibilities of Secretary** (1) The Secretary, in consultation with the Board, sea grant colleges, and sea grant institutes, shall develop at least every 4 years a strategic plan that establishes priorities for the national sea grant college program, provides an appropriately balanced response to local, regional, and national needs, and is reflective of integration with the relevant portions of the strategic plans of the Department of Commerce and of the Admi

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33 U.S.C. § 1124 — Program or project grants and contracts

**(a) Authorization; purposes; limitation on amount** The Secretary may make grants and enter into contracts under this subsection to assist any sea grant program or project if the Secretary finds that such program or project will— (1) implement the objective set forth in [section 1121(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1121/b&num=0&edition=prelim); and (2) be responsive to the needs or problems of individual States or regions. The total amount paid pursuant to any such grant or contract may equal 66⅔ percent, or any lesser percent, of the total cost of the sea grant program or project involved; except that this limitation shall not apply in the case of grants or contracts paid for with funds accepted by the Secretary under [section 1123(c)(4)(F) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1123/c/4/F&num=0&edition=prelim) or that are appropriated under [section 1127(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1127/b&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Special grants; maximum amount; prerequisites** The Secretary may make special grants under this subsection to implement the objective set forth in [section 1121(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section1121/b&num=0&edition=prelim). The amount of any such grant may equal 100 percent, or any lesser percent, of the total cost of the project involved. No grant may be made under this subsection unless the Secretary finds that— (1) no reasonable means is available through which the applicant can meet the matching requirement for a grant under subsection (a); (2) the probable benefit of such project outweighs the public inter

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33 U.S.C. § 1127 — Fellowships

**(a) In general** To carry out the educational and training objectives of this subchapter, the Secretary shall support a program of fellowships for qualified individuals at the graduate and post-graduate level. The fellowships shall be related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and awarded pursuant to guidelines established by the Secretary. The Secretary shall strive to ensure equal access for minority and economically disadvantaged students to the program carried out under this subsection. **(b) Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship** (1) **In general** — The Secretary shall award marine policy fellowships to support the placement of individuals at the graduate level of education in fields related to ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches of the United States Government. (2) **Placement priorities** (A) *In general* — In each year in which the Secretary awards a legislative fellowship under this subsection, when considering the placement of fellows, the Secretary shall prioritize placement of fellows in the following: (i) Positions in offices of, or with Members on, committees of Congress that have jurisdiction over the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (ii) Positions in offices of Members of Congress that have a demonstrated interest in ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources. (B) *Equitable distribution* — In placing fellows in offices described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure that placements are equitably distributed among the political parties. (3) **Duration** — A fellowship awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than 1 year. **(c) Restriction on use of funds** Amounts available for fellowships under this secti

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33 U.S.C. § 1131 — Authorization of appropriations

Page 341 TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS § 1131 and resource management during fiscal years 1988 through 1990. § 1131. Authorization of appropriations (a) Authorization (1) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subchapter— (A) $87,520,000 for fiscal year 2021; (B) $91,900,000 for fiscal year 2022; (C) $96,500,000 for fiscal year 2023; (D) $101,325,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (E) $105,700,000 for fiscal year 2025. (2) Priority activities for fiscal years 2021 through 2025 In addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 for com- petitive grants for the following: (A) University research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species. (B) University research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks. (C) University research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms. (D) University research, education, train- ing, and extension services and activities fo- cused on coastal resilience and United States working waterfronts and other re- gional or national priority issues identified in the strategic plan under section 1123(c)(1) of this title. (E) University research and extension on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies. (F) Fishery research and extension activi- ties conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance, and not sup- plant, existing core program funding. (b) Limitations (1) Administration (A) In general There may not be used for administration of programs under this subchapter in a fiscal year more than 5.5 percent of the less

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