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[CITE: 16USC1421b]

 
                         TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
 
                  CHAPTER 31--MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION
 
        SUBCHAPTER V--MARINE MAMMAL HEALTH AND STRANDING RESPONSE
 
Sec. 1421b. Stranding response agreements


(a) In general

    The Secretary may enter into an agreement under section 1382(c) of 
this title with any person to take marine mammals under section 
1379(h)(1) of this title in response to a stranding.

(b) Required provision

    An agreement authorized by subsection (a) of this section shall--
        (1) specify each person who is authorized to perform activities 
    under the agreement; and
        (2) specify any terms and conditions under which a person so 
    specified may delegate that authority to another person.

(c) Review

    The Secretary shall periodically review agreements under section 
1382(c) of this title that are entered into pursuant to this subchapter, 
for performance adequacy and effectiveness.

(Pub. L. 92-522, title IV, Sec. 403, formerly title III, Sec. 303, as 
added Pub. L. 102-587, title III, Sec. 3003(a), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 
5061; renumbered title IV, Sec. 403, Pub. L. 103-238, Sec. 24(b), Apr. 
30, 1994, 108 Stat. 565.)
