In order to carry out the obligations of the United States under the Convention, the United States Section is authorized—

1. (a) to acquire any real property, or any interest therein, by purchase, exchange, gift, dedication, condemnation, or otherwise;
2. (b) to construct, operate, and maintain any project or works designed to facilitate compliance with the provisions of the Convention relating to the sea lamprey control program; and
3. (c) to enter into contract or agreement with any State or other public agency or private agency or individual for the construction, operation, or maintenance of any such project or works.

(June 4, 1956, ch. 358, § 6, 70 Stat. 243.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

United States Fish and Wildlife Service; Work on Sea Lamprey Program; Reimbursements

Pub. L. 101–512, title I, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1918, provided in part that:

“beginning

October 1, 1990, and thereafter, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service can perform work for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, authorized by

16 U.S.C. 931–939c, Great Lakes Fisheries [Fishery] Act of 1956, on the sea lamprey program on a reimbursable basis:

Provided further, That such reimbursements are to be treated as Intragovernmental funds as defined in the publication titled ‘A Glossary of Terms Used in the Federal Budget Process’.”