Statute · United States Code
33 U.S.C. § 2102 — Establishment of standards
33 U.S.C. § 2102
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- United States Code
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Date
- 2025-01-06
- Topic
- bankruptcy
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.
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.