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citation: "16 U.S.C. §§ 758–758d"
title: "16"
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# §758. Exploration, investigation, development, and maintenance of fishing resources and industry of Pacific Ocean


It is the policy of the United States to provide for the exploration, investigation, development, and maintenance of the [fishing](/usc/16/7901.md?p=b) [resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) and development of the high seas [fishing](/usc/16/7901.md?p=b) industry of the United States and its island possessions in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean and intervening seas, for the benefit of the residents of the Pacific island possessions and of the people of the United States.


# §758a. Conduct of explorations and related work in Pacific Ocean


The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Commerce is authorized and directed to conduct such [fishing](/usc/16/7901.md?p=b) explorations and such necessary related work as oceanograph­ical, biological, technological, statistical, and economic studies to insure maximum development and utilization of the high seas [fishery](/usc/16/1383a.md?p=o-1) [resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) of the United States and its island possessions in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean and intervening [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) as may be consistent with developing and sustaining such [fishery](/usc/16/1383a.md?p=o-1) [resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) at maximum levels of production in perpetuity and to provide for the best possible utilization thereof.


# §758b. Cooperation with agencies, organizations, and others


In carrying out the purposes and objectives of sections [758](/usc/16/758.md) and [758a](/usc/16/758a.md) of this title, the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Commerce may cooperate with appropriate agencies of the [State](/usc/16/6456.md?p=2) and island governments, and with such educational, industrial, or other organizations, enterprises, and individuals as may be expedient.


# §758c. Authorization of appropriations for research laboratory, experiment stations, dock and storehouse facilities, vessels, etc., for activities in the Pacific Ocean; transfer of surplus vessels


There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary for the construction, including architectural services, and for furnishings and equipment of a [fishery](/usc/16/1383a.md?p=o-1) research laboratory and experiment stations in the [State](/usc/16/6456.md?p=2) of Hawaii and necessary substations at suitable locations, together with suitable dock and storehouse facilities to be used in conjunction with the operation of research and experimental [fishing](/usc/16/7901.md?p=b) vessels and for the procurement and for the modification, refitting, and equipment of two experimental high-sea [fishing](/usc/16/7901.md?p=b) vessels, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, and of one multiple purpose high-seas [fishing](/usc/16/7901.md?p=b) and oceanographical research vessel, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, including necessary naval architectural and engineering services: Provided, however, That no part of said appropriation shall be expended for the [acquisition](/usc/16/620e.md?p=1) of lands for sites for said laboratory, experiment station, or substations in the [State](/usc/16/6456.md?p=2) of Hawaii: Provided further, That there are authorized to be transferred to the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Commerce not to exceed three surplus vessels suitable for conversion and use in oceanographic and biological research and exploratory [fishing](/usc/16/7901.md?p=b), by any disposal agency of the Government without reimbursement or transfer of [funds](/usc/16/1421h.md?p=2).


# §758d. Pacific Ocean activities; future appropriations


There is hereby authorized to be appropriated from time to time in fiscal years after 1947—1948 such sums as may be necessary to enable the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Commerce to carry out the purposes of [sections 758 to 758d](/usc/16/758..758d.md) of this title, including personal services, traveling expenses, transportation of things, purchase, maintenance, and operation of motor vehicles, miscellaneous equipment, and supplies, communications, other contractual services, necessary printing locally, and maintenance, repair, improvement, equipment, and operation of vessels and buildings or other structures.