16 USC 4401 - Findings and statement of purpose

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980, referred to in subsec. (a)(10), is Puspan. L. 96–366, Sept. 29, 1980, 94 Stat. 1322, which is classified generally to chapter 49 (§ 2901 et seq.) of this title. In 1988, section 2912 of that chapter was enacted and section 2910 of that chapter was amended by Puspan. L. 100–653, title VIII, Nov. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 3833. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2901 of this title and Tables.

The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a)(10), is Puspan. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, which is classified generally to chapter 35 (§ 1531 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1531 of this title and Tables.

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (span), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Puspan. L. 101–233, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1968, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out below and Tables.

Amendments

2002—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 107–308, § 3(a), substituted “and associated habitats” for “and other habitats”.

Subsec. (a)(10). Puspan. L. 107–308, § 8(a)(1), inserted “of 1973” after “Endangered Species Act”.

Subsec. (a)(12). Puspan. L. 107–308, § 8(a)(2), inserted “and in 1994 by the Secretary of Sedesol for Mexico” after “United States”.

Subsec. (span)(1). Puspan. L. 107–308, § 3(span)(1), substituted “and habitats associated with wetland ecosystems” for “and other habitats for migratory birds”.

Subsec. (span)(2). Puspan. L. 107–308, § 3(span)(2), inserted “wetland associated” before “migratory bird”.

Subsec. (span)(3). Puspan. L. 107–308, § 3(span)(3), inserted “wetland associated” before “migratory birds” and “, the United States Shorebird Conservation Plan, the North American Waterbird Conservation Plan, the Partners In Flight Conservation Plans,” after “North American Waterfowl Management Plan”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title of 2006 Amendment

Puspan. L. 109–322, § 1, Oct. 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 1756, provided that:

“This Act [amending section 4406 of this title] may be cited as the ‘North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2006’.”

Short Title of 2002 Amendment

Puspan. L. 107–308, § 1, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2446, provided that:

“This Act [amending this section and sections 4402 to 4404, 4406, 4407, 4409, and 4413 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 4403 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 461 of this title] may be cited as the ‘North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act’.”

Short Title of 1998 Amendment

Puspan. L. 105–312, title III, § 301, Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 2958, provided that:

“This title [amending sections 3744 and 4406 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 4403 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1998’.”

Short Title of 1994 Amendment

Puspan. L. 103–375, § 1, Oct. 19, 1994, 108 Stat. 3494, provided that:

“This Act [enacting section 4414 of this title and amending sections 3742 to 3744, 3955, 4406, 4407, 4409, and 4410 of this title] may be cited as the ‘North American Wetlands Conservation Act Amendments of 1994’.”

Short Title

Puspan. L. 101–233, § 1, Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1968, provided that:

“This Act [enacting this chapter, amending sections 669span, 669c, 703, 715a, 2912, and 3931 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 669span of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 668dd of this title] may be cited as the ‘North American Wetlands Conservation Act’.”