References in Text
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is [act July 3, 1918, ch. 128], [40 Stat. 755], which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 703 et seq.) of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 710 of this title and Tables.
The Migratory Bird Conservation Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is [act Feb. 18, 1929, ch. 257], [45 Stat. 1222], which is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 715 et seq.) of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 715 of this title and Tables.
The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), (4), is [Pub. 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.
Codification
November 14, 1988, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “the date of enactment of this Act” which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of [Pub. L. 100–653], which enacted this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Amendments
1989—Subsec. (a)(5). [Pub. L. 101–233] added par. (5).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Abolition of House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of House of Representatives abolished and its jurisdiction transferred by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Jan. 4, 1995. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of House of Representatives treated as referring to Committee on Resources of House of Representatives in case of provisions relating to fisheries, wildlife, international fishing agreements, marine affairs (including coastal zone management) except for measures relating to oil and other pollution of navigable waters, or oceanography by [section 1(b)(3) of Pub. L. 104–14], set out as a note preceding section 21 of Title 2, The Congress. Committee on Resources of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Resources of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 6, One Hundred Tenth Congress, Jan. 5, 2007.