Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 258 (Jan. 12, 1895, ch. 23, § 73, 28 Stat. 614; 1940 Reorg. Plan No. III, § 3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2108, 54 Stat. 1232).
Executive Documents
Transfer of Functions
Fish and Wildlife Service, created by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, § 3, eff. June 30, 1940, 5 F.R. 2107, 54 Stat. 1231, succeeded by United States Fish and Wildlife Service established by act Aug. 8, 1956, ch. 1036, § 3, 70 Stat. 1119. See section 742span of Title 16, Conservation.