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# §760a. Atlantic Coast fish study for development and protection of fish resources


The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) of Commerce is directed to undertake a comprehensive continuing study of species of fish of the Atlantic coast, including bays, sounds, and tributaries, for the purpose of recommending to the [States](/usc/16/544.md?p=r) of such coast appropriate measures for the development and protection of such [resources](/usc/16/410hhh–1.md?p=8) and their wisest utilization, whether for sports or commercial [fishing](/usc/16/7901.md?p=b) or both, including the limitations on season, take per [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) of time, per man, or per gear, or such other recommendations as will most effectively provide for the public the maximum production and utilization of such fish consistent with the maintenance of an adequate brood reserve.


# §760b. Equipment for studies; cooperation of Federal departments and agencies


The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) is directed to make application through appropriate channels to other Federal departments or agencies for such boats and other equipment in custody of such departments or agencies as may be suitable for studies authorized hereunder, and such Federal departments and agencies are authorized to transfer such boats and other equipment to the Department of Commerce without reimbursement of [funds](/usc/16/1421h.md?p=2).


# §760c. Studies; authorization of appropriations


There is authorized to be appropriated from time to time, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums, not in excess of $250,000 per annum, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of [sections 760a to 760c](/usc/16/760a..760c.md) of this title.