16 U.S.C. § 777c

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Pub. L. 101–646Nov. 29, 1990104 Stat. 4778 section 3951 of this titleThe Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is title III of , , , which enacted chapter 59A (§ 3951 et seq.) of this title and amended this section. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

section 5604(c) of Pub. L. 102–587section 1322 of Title 33Section 5604(c) of the Clean Vessel Act of 1992, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(A), is , which is set out as a note under , Navigation and Navigable Waters.

Amendments

Pub. L. 117–263November 15, 20212022—Subsec. (b)(1)(B)(i). amended cl. (i) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (i) read as follows: “for the fiscal year that includes , the sum obtained by adding—

“(I) the available amount specified in this subparagraph for the preceding fiscal year; and

“(II) $979,500; and”.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 28001(a)(1)(A)2021—Subsec. (a). , substituted “fiscal year 2026” for “fiscal year 2021” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 28001(a)(1)(B)(i)(I)Subsec. (b)(1)(A). , substituted “fiscal year 2026” for “fiscal year 2021”.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 28001(a)(1)(B)(i)(II)Subsec. (b)(1)(B). , added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which related to available amounts for fiscal years 2001 to 2004 and thereafter.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 28001(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)Subsec. (b)(2)(A). , substituted “2022 through 2026” for “2016 through 2021”.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 28001(a)(1)(B)(ii)(II)Subsec. (b)(2)(B). , added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which related to available amounts for fiscal years 2016, 2017, and thereafter.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 28001(a)(1)(C)Subsec. (e)(2). , substituted “$1,300,000” for “$900,000”.

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(1)(A)October 1, 2015October 29, 2015section 777m(e) of this titlesection 777m of this title2015—Subsec. (a). , substituted “For each fiscal year through fiscal year 2021, the balance” for “For each fiscal year through 2015 and for the period beginning on , and ending on , the balance” and “activities under ” for “multistate conservation grants under ” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 114–87, § 1103(1)December 4, 2015November 20, 2015Pub. L. 114–94Oct. 1, 2015, which directed substitution of “” for “” in introductory provisions, could not be executed due to intervening amendment by , effective . See Amendment note above and Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 114–73, § 1103(1)November 20, 2015October 29, 2015Pub. L. 114–94Oct. 1, 2015, which directed substitution of “” for “” in introductory provisions, could not be executed due to intervening amendment by , effective . See Amendment note above and Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 114–41, § 1103(1)October 1, 2015October 29, 2015October 1, 2014July 31, 2015, substituted “each fiscal year through 2015 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ” for “each fiscal year through 2014 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 114–21, § 1103(1)July 31, 2015May 31, 2015, substituted “” for “” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(1)(B)Subsec. (a)(1). , substituted “18.673 percent” for “18.5 percent”.

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(1)(C)Subsec. (a)(2). , substituted “17.315 percent” for “18.5 percent”.

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(1)(D)Subsec. (a)(3) to (5). –(F), added par. (3), redesignated par. (5) as (4), and struck out former pars. (3) and (4) which related to Clean Vessel Act and boating infrastructure, respectively.

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(2)(A)October 1, 2015October 1, 2015October 29, 2015Subsec. (b)(1)(A). , substituted “for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2021, the Secretary” for “for each fiscal year ending before , and for the period beginning on , and ending on , the Secretary”.

Pub. L. 114–87, § 1103(2)December 4, 2015November 20, 2015Pub. L. 114–94Oct. 1, 2015, which directed substitution of “,” for “,”, could not be executed due to intervening amendment by , effective . See Amendment note above and Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 114–73, § 1103(2)November 20, 2015October 29, 2015Pub. L. 114–94Oct. 1, 2015, which directed substitution of “,” for “,”, could not be executed due to intervening amendment by , effective . See Amendment note above and Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 114–41, § 1103(2)October 1, 2015October 1, 2015October 29, 2015October 1, 2014October 1, 2014July 31, 2015, substituted “for each fiscal year ending before , and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “for each fiscal year ending before , and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”.

Pub. L. 114–21, § 1103(2)July 31, 2015May 31, 2015, substituted “,” for “,”.

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(2)(C)Subsec. (b)(2). , added par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3).

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(2)(B)Subsec. (b)(3). , redesignated par. (2) as (3).

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(2)(D)(i)Subsec. (b)(3)(A). , substituted “until the end of the subsequent fiscal year.” for “until the end of the fiscal year.”

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(2)(D)(ii)Subsec. (b)(3)(B). , substituted “under subsection (c)” for “under subsection (e)”.

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(3)section 777m(e) of this titlesection 777m of this titleSubsec. (c). , designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted comma after “The Secretary”, substituted “activities under ” for “grants under ” and “58.012 percent” for “57 percent”, and added par. (2).

Pub. L. 114–94, § 10001(b)(4)Subsec. (e)(1). , substituted “those paragraphs,” for “those subsections,”.

Pub. L. 113–159, § 1103(1)October 1, 2014May 31, 20152014—Subsec. (a). , inserted “and for the period beginning on , and ending on ” after “2014” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 113–159, § 1103(2)October 1, 2014October 1, 2014May 31, 2015Subsec. (b)(1)(A). , substituted “for each fiscal year ending before , and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “for each fiscal year through 2014,”.

Pub. L. 112–141, § 34002(1)October 1, 2011June 30, 20122012—Subsec. (a). , substituted “fiscal year through 2014,” for “of fiscal years 2006 through 2011 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–140July 6, 2012June 30, 2012, §§ 1(c), 203(b)(1), temporarily substituted “ending on ,” for “ending on ,” in introductory provisions. See Termination Date of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, § 203(b)(1)October 1, 2011June 30, 2012October 1, 2011March 31, 2012, substituted “2011 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2011 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–141, § 34002(2)October 1, 2011March 31, 2012October 1, 2011June 30, 2012Pub. L. 112–102, § 203(b)(2)Subsec. (b)(1)(A). , which directed substitution of “fiscal year through 2014,” for “of fiscal years 2006 through 2011 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”, was executed by making the substitution for “of fiscal years 2006 through 2011 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” to reflect the probable intent of Congress and amendment by . See below.

Pub. L. 112–140July 6, 2012June 30, 2012, §§ 1(c), 203(b)(2), temporarily substituted “ending on ,” for “ending on ,”. See Termination Date of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, § 203(b)(2)October 1, 2011June 30, 2012October 1, 2011March 31, 2012, substituted “2011 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2011 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”.

Pub. L. 112–30, § 123(b)(1)October 1, 2011March 31, 20122011—Subsec. (a). , substituted “2011 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2011,” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–5, § 203(b)(1)October 1, 2010March 4, 2011, substituted “through 2011,” for “through 2010, and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–30, § 123(b)(2)October 1, 2011March 31, 2012Subsec. (b)(1)(A). , substituted “2011 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2011,”.

Pub. L. 112–5, § 203(b)(2)October 1, 2010March 4, 2011, substituted “through 2011,” for “through 2010, and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”.

Pub. L. 111–322, § 2203(b)October 1, 2010March 4, 2011section 777b of this titlesection 777m of this titleOctober 1, 2010December 31, 2010October 1, 2009section 777b of this titlesection 777m of this title2010—Subsec. (a). , substituted “For each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010, and for the period beginning on , and ending on , the balance of each annual appropriation made in accordance with the provisions of remaining after the distributions for administrative expenses and other purposes under subsection (b) and for multistate conservation grants under shall be distributed as follows:” for introductory provisions which read as follows: “For each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010 and for the period beginning on , and ending on , and the period from , through the date specified in section 106(3) of the first Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010 enacted into law, the balance of each annual appropriation made in accordance with the provisions of remaining after the distributions for administrative expenses and other purposes under subsection (b) of this section and for multistate conservation grants under shall be distributed as follows:”.

Pub. L. 111–147, § 423(b)(1)October 1, 2010December 31, 2010, which directed substitution of “2010 and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2009,” in introductory provisions, was executed by making the substitution for “2009,” the first place it appeared.

Pub. L. 111–322, § 2203(b)(2)section 777b of this titleOctober 1, 2010March 4, 2011section 777h of this titlesection 777b of this titleOctober 1, 2009section 777h of this titleSubsec. (b)(1)(A). , substituted “From the annual appropriation made in accordance with , for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010, and for the period beginning on , and ending on , the Secretary of the Interior may use no more than the amount specified in subparagraph (B) for the fiscal year for expenses for administration incurred in the implementation of this chapter, in accordance with this section and .” for “From the annual appropriation made in accordance with , for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009 and the period from , through the date specified in section 106(3) of the first Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010 enacted into law,, the Secretary of the Interior may use no more than the amount specified in subparagraph (B) for the fiscal year for expenses for administration incurred in the implementation of this chapter, in accordance with this section and .”

Pub. L. 111–147, § 423(b)(2)October 1, 2010December 31, 2010, which directed substitution of “and for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2010,”, could not be executed because “2010,” did not appear.

Pub. L. 111–68, § 160(1)October 1, 20092009—Subsec. (a). , inserted “and the period from , through the date specified in section 106(3) of the first Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010 enacted into law,” after “2009,” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 111–68, § 160(2)October 1, 2009Subsec. (b)(1)(A). , inserted “and the period from , through the date specified in section 106(3) of the first Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010 enacted into law,” after “2009”.

Pub. L. 109–3042006—Subsec. (a)(2). substituted “13107” for “13106”.

Pub. L. 109–241Subsec. (c). struck out “, for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009,” after “The Secretary”.

Pub. L. 109–304Subsec. (f). substituted “13107(a)” for “13106(a)”.

Pub. L. 109–59, § 10113(1)section 777b of this titlePublic Law 101–646section 777b of this title2005—Subsec. (a). , (2), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: “The Secretary of the Interior shall distribute 18 per centum of each annual appropriation made in accordance with the provisions of as provided in the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (title III, ). Notwithstanding the provisions of , such sums shall remain available to carry out such Act through fiscal year 2019.”

Pub. L. 109–59, § 10113(1)Subsec. (b). , redesignated subsec. (d) as (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which related to use of the balance of each annual appropriation remaining after making the distribution under subsec. (a) in fiscal years 1998 through 2005.

Pub. L. 109–59, § 10113(3)section 777m of this titlesection 777h of this titleSubsec. (b)(1)(A). , added subpar. (A) and struck out heading and text of former subpar. (A). Text read as follows: “For fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal year thereafter, of the balance of each such annual appropriation remaining after the distribution and use under subsections (a), (b), and (c) and , the Secretary of the Interior may use not more than the available amount specified in subparagraph (B) for the fiscal year for expenses for administration incurred in implementation of this chapter, in accordance with this subsection and .”

Pub. L. 109–74, § 202September 30, 2005July 30, 2005Subsec. (b)(4). , substituted “Fiscal” for “First 303 days of fiscal” in heading, “” for “” and “$82,000,000” for “$68,071,233” in introductory provisions, “$10,000,000” for “$8,301,370” in subpar. (A), and “$8,000,000” for “$6,641,096” in subpar. (B).

Pub. L. 109–40, § 8(b), amended heading and text of par. (4) generally, substituting provisions relating to use of funds for first 303 days of fiscal year 2005 for similar provisions relating to use of funds for first 300 days of fiscal year 2005.

Pub. L. 109–37, § 8(b), amended heading and text of par. (4) generally, substituting provisions relating to use of funds for first 300 days of fiscal year 2005 for similar provisions relating to use of funds for first 42 weeks of fiscal year 2005.

Pub. L. 109–35, § 8(b), amended heading and text of par. (4) generally, substituting provisions relating to use of funds for first 42 weeks of fiscal year 2005 for similar provisions relating to use of funds for first 292 days of fiscal year 2005.

Pub. L. 109–20, § 8(b), amended heading and text of par. (4) generally, substituting provisions relating to use of funds for first 292 days of fiscal year 2005 for similar provisions relating to use of funds for first 9 months of fiscal year 2005.

Pub. L. 109–14, § 8(b), amended heading and text of par. (4) generally, substituting provisions relating to use of funds for first 9 months of fiscal year 2005 for similar provisions relating to use of funds for fiscal year 2004.

Pub. L. 109–59, § 10113(4)section 777m of this titlesection 777m of this titleSubsec. (c). , (5), substituted “Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009, after the distribution, transfer, use and deduction under subsection (b), and after deducting amounts used for grants under , shall apportion 57 percent of the balance” for “Secretary of the Interior, after the distribution, transfer, use, and deduction under subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), respectively, and after deducting amounts used for grants under , shall apportion the remainder” and “percent” for “per centum” after “40”, “60”, “1”, and “5”.

Pub. L. 109–59, § 10113(1), redesignated subsec. (e) as (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which obligated amounts for the National Outreach and Communications Program for fiscal years 1999 through 2005.

Pub. L. 109–74, § 201October 1, 2004July 30, 2005Subsec. (c)(7). , amended par. (7) generally, substituting “$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;” for “$8,301,370 for the period of , through ;”.

Pub. L. 109–40, § 8(a)October 1, 2004July 27, 2005, amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) read as follows: “$8,219,180 for the period of , through ;”.

Pub. L. 109–37, § 8(a)October 1, 2004July 21, 2005, amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) read as follows: “$8,099,997 for the period of , through ;”.

Pub. L. 109–35, § 8(a)October 1, 2004July 19, 2005, amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) read as follows: “$8,000,000 for the period of , through ;”.

Pub. L. 109–20, § 8(a)October 1, 2004July 19, 2005October 1, 2004June 30, 2005, substituted “(7) $8,000,000 for the period of , through ;” for “(6) $7,499,997 for the period of , through ;”.

Pub. L. 109–14, § 8(a)October 1, 2004June 30, 2005October 1, 2004May 31, 2005, directed amendment of par. (7) generally by substituting “(6) $7,499,997 for the period of , through ;” for “(7) $6,666,664 for the period of , through ;”. See above.

Pub. L. 109–59, § 10113(1)Subsec. (d). , redesignated subsec. (f) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (b).

Pub. L. 109–59, § 10113(1)Subsec. (e). , redesignated subsec. (g) as (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (c).

Pub. L. 109–59, § 10113(6)Subsec. (e)(1). , substituted “paragraphs (1), (3), (4), and (5) of subsection (a)” for “subsections (a), (b)(3)(A), (b)(3)(B), and (c)”.

Pub. L. 109–59, § 10113(7)Subsec. (f). , added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (d).

Pub. L. 109–59, § 10113(1)Subsec. (g). , redesignated subsec. (g) as (e).

Pub. L. 108–4472004—Subsec. (a). substituted “2019” for “2009”.

Pub. L. 108–310, § 9(b)(1)Subsec. (b)(4). , inserted heading and struck out former heading which read “First 10 months of fiscal year 2004”.

Pub. L. 108–280, § 6(b)October 1, 2003July 31, 2004, substituted “fiscal year 2004” for “the period of , through ” and “$82,000,000” for “$68,333,332” in introductory provisions, “$10,000,000” for “$8,333,332” in subpar. (A), and “$8,000,000” for “$6,666,668” in subpar. (B) and directed amendment of heading by striking “First 9 months of”, which could not be executed.

Pub. L. 108–263, § 6(b), substituted “10 months” for “9 months” in heading, “July 31” for “April 30” and “$68,333,332” for “$61,499,999” in introductory provisions, “$8,333,332” for “$7,499,999” in subpar. (A), and “$6,666,668” for “$6,000,001” in subpar. (B).

Pub. L. 108–224, § 6(b), substituted “9 months” for “7 months” in heading, “$61,499,999” for “$47,833,333” in introductory provisions, “$7,499,999” for “$5,833,333” in subpar. (A), and “$6,000,001” for “$4,666,667” in subpar. (B).

Pub. L. 108–202, § 7(b), amended heading and text of par. (4) generally, substituting provisions relating to use of funds for first 7 months of fiscal year 2004 for similar provisions relating to use of funds for first 5 months of fiscal year 2004.

Pub. L. 108–310, § 9(b)(2)Subsec. (b)(5), (6). , (3), added par. (5) and redesignated former par. (5) as (6).

Pub. L. 108–280, § 6(a)October 1, 2003July 31, 2004Subsec. (c)(6). , amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “$8,333,332 for the period of , through ;”.

Pub. L. 108–263, § 6(a)October 1, 2003June 30, 2004, amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “$7,499,999 for the period of , through ;”.

Pub. L. 108–224, § 6(a)October 1, 2003April 30, 2004, amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “$5,833,333 for the period of , through ;”.

Pub. L. 108–202, § 7(a)October 1, 2003February 29, 2004, amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “$4,166,667 for the period of , through ;”.

Pub. L. 108–310, § 9(a)Subsec. (c)(7). , added par. (7).

Pub. L. 108–88, § 9(b)2003—Subsec. (b)(4), (5). , added par. (4) and redesignated former par. (4) as (5).

Pub. L. 108–88, § 9(a)Subsec. (c)(6). , added par. (6).

Pub. L. 106–377Pub. L. 106–408, § 1232000—Subsec. (a). and , amended subsec. (a) identically, substituting “fiscal year 2009” for “fiscal year 2000”.

Pub. L. 106–408, § 121(a)section 777g(d) of this titleSubsec. (d). , added subsec. (d) and struck out former subsec. (d) which read as follows: “Of the balance of each such annual appropriation remaining after the distribution and use under subsections (a), (b), and (c), respectively, so much, not to exceed 6 per centum of such balance, as the Secretary of the Interior may estimate to be necessary for his or her expenses in the conduct of necessary investigations, administration, and the execution of this chapter, for an outreach and communications program and for aiding in the formulation, adoption, or administration of any compact between two or more States for the conservation and management of migratory fishes in marine or freshwaters, shall be deducted for that purpose, and such sum is authorized to be made available until the expiration of the next succeeding fiscal year. Of the sum available to the Secretary of the Interior under this subsection for any fiscal year, up to $2,500,000 may be used for the National Outreach and Communications Program under in addition to the amount available for that program under subsection (c). No funds available to the Secretary under this subsection may be used to replace funding traditionally provided through general appropriations, nor for any purposes except those purposes authorized by this chapter. The Secretary shall publish a detailed accounting of the projects, programs, and activities funded under this subsection annually in the Federal Register.”

Pub. L. 106–408, § 122(b)section 777m of this titleSubsec. (e). , inserted “and after deducting amounts used for grants under ,” after “respectively,” in first sentence.

Pub. L. 106–408, § 124Subsec. (f). , struck out before period at end of first sentence “, and if unexpended or unobligated at the end of such year, such sum is hereby authorized to be made available for expenditure by the Secretary of the Interior in carrying on the research program of the Fish and Wildlife Service in respect to fish of material value for sport or recreation”.

Pub. L. 106–408, § 121(c)Subsec. (g). , added subsec. (g).

Pub. L. 106–741999—Subsec. (a). substituted “fiscal year 2000” for “fiscal year 1999” in second sentence.

Pub. L. 105–178, § 7403(a)Pub. L. 105–206, § 9012(b)(1)1998—Subsec. (b). , as amended by , inserted heading and amended text generally, substituting provisions relating to fiscal years 1998 to 2003 for provisions relating to fiscal years 1993 to 1998.

Pub. L. 105–178, § 7403(b)Pub. L. 105–206, § 9012(b)(2)section 777g–1(d) of this titleSubsec. (b)(3)(B). , as added by , made a technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to .

Pub. L. 105–178, § 7402(b)(1)Subsec. (c). , (2), added subsec. (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).

Pub. L. 105–178, § 7402(b)(3)section 777g(d) of this titleSubsec. (d). –(5), substituted “subsections (a), (b), and (c),” for “subsections (a) and (b),”, inserted “, for an outreach and communications program” after “chapter”, and inserted at end “Of the sum available to the Secretary of the Interior under this subsection for any fiscal year, up to $2,500,000 may be used for the National Outreach and Communications Program under in addition to the amount available for that program under subsection (c). No funds available to the Secretary under this subsection may be used to replace funding traditionally provided through general appropriations, nor for any purposes except those purposes authorized by this chapter. The Secretary shall publish a detailed accounting of the projects, programs, and activities funded under this subsection annually in the Federal Register.”

Pub. L. 105–178, § 7402(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).

Pub. L. 105–178, § 7402(b)(6)Subsec. (e). , substituted “subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d)” for “subsections (a), (b), and (c)”.

Pub. L. 105–178, § 7402(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

Pub. L. 105–178, § 7402(b)(1)Subsec. (f). , redesignated subsec. (e) as (f).

Pub. L. 102–587section 777b of this titlesection 777b of this titleProvidedsection 777b of this title1992— added subsecs. (a) to (c), inserted subsec. (d) designation and substituted “The Secretary of the Interior, after the distribution, transfer, use, and deduction under subsections (a), (b), and (c), respectively, shall apportion the remainder of each such annual appropriation among the several States” for “So much, not to exceed 6 per centum, of each annual appropriation made in accordance with the provisions of as the Secretary of the Interior may estimate to be necessary for his expenses in the conduct of necessary investigations, administration, and the execution of this chapter and for aiding in the formulation, adoption, or administration of any compact between two or more States for the conservation and management of migratory fishes in marine or freshwaters shall be deducted for that purpose, and such sum is authorized to be made available therefor until the expiration of the next succeeding fiscal year. The Secretary shall distribute 18 per centum of each annual appropriation made in accordance with the provisions of as provided in the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act: , That, notwithstanding the provisions of , such sums shall remain available to carry out such Act through fiscal year 1999. The Secretary of the Interior, after making the aforesaid deduction, shall apportion the remainder of the appropriation for each fiscal year among the several States”, and inserted subsec. (e) designation.

Pub. L. 101–646section 777b of this titleProvidedsection 777b of this title1990— inserted after first sentence “The Secretary shall distribute 18 per centum of each annual appropriation made in accordance with the provisions of as provided in the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act: , That, notwithstanding the provisions of , such sums shall remain available to carry out such Act through fiscal year 1999.”

Pub. L. 98–3691984— revised deductible amount from not to exceed 8 per centum to not to exceed 6 per centum.

Pub. L. 94–2731976— substituted “September” for “June”, and “October” for “July”.

Pub. L. 91–5031970— changed method of apportionment of funds by striking out reference to “to all the States” and inserted definition of “fiscal year”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–94Oct. 1, 2015section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94section 5313 of Title 5Amendment by effective , see , set out as a note under , Government Organization and Employees.

Termination Date of 2012 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–140July 6, 2012Pub. L. 112–140June 29, 2012Pub. L. 112–141Pub. L. 112–140section 1(c) of Pub. L. 112–140section 101 of Title 23Amendment by to cease to be effective on , with text as amended by to revert back to read as it did on the day before , and amendments by to be executed as if had not been enacted, see , set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under , Highways.

Effective Date of 2005 Amendments

Aug. 10, 2005Pub. L. 109–59Pub. L. 109–74section 101(b) of Pub. L. 109–74section 777b of this titleFrom , to end of fiscal year 2005, section considered to read as immediately before enactment of , except as provided by the amendments by sections 201 and 202 of , see , set out as a note under .

Pub. L. 109–59Oct. 1, 2005section 10102 of Pub. L. 109–59section 777b of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Pub. L. 105–206Pub. L. 105–178Pub. L. 105–178Pub. L. 105–178July 22, 1998Pub. L. 105–206section 9016 of Pub. L. 105–206section 101 of Title 23Title IX of effective simultaneously with enactment of and to be treated as included in at time of enactment, and provisions of , as in effect on day before , that are amended by title IX of to be treated as not enacted, see , set out as a note under , Highways.

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Pub. L. 98–369Oct. 1, 1984Sept. 30, 1984section 1014(b) of Pub. L. 98–369section 777 of this titleAmendment by effective , and applicable with respect to fiscal years beginning after , see , set out as a note under .

Executive Documents

Transfer of Functions

Oct. 3, 197084 Stat. 2090 section 777 of this titleTransfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, eff. , 35 F.R. 15627, , see note set out under .