Title 33 of the U.S. Code § 1254a - Research on effects of pollutants
Full text of § 1254a from Title 33 of the United States Code.
§ 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 remove these pollutants from the relevant affected aquatic species so as to restore and enhance these valuable resources.
(Pub. L. 100–4, title I, §105, Feb. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 15.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Water Quality Act of 1987, and not as part of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act which comprises this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Definition
Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, see section 1(d) of Pub. L. 100–4, set out as a note under section 1251 of this title.
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