PUBLIC LAWS-CH. 451-AUG. 4, 1947 [CHAPTER 451] AN ACT August 4, 1947 ACT [H. R. 859] To provide for the exploration, investigation, development, and maintenance of [Public Law 329] the fishing resources and development of the high seas fishing industry of the Territories and island possessions of the United States in the tropical and sub- tropical Pacific Ocean and intervening seas, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Fishing resources of United States of America in Congress assembled, That it is the policy possessions. of the United States to provide for the exploration, investigation, development, and maintenance of the fishing resources and develop- ment of the high seas fishing industry of the Territories and island possessions of the United States in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean and intervening seas, for the benefit of the residents of the Territory of Hawaii and Pacific island possessions and of the people of the United States. Explorations. SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Interior, through the Fish and Wild- life Service of the Department of the Interior, is authorized and hereby directed to conduct such fishing explorations and such necessary related work as oceanographical, biological, technological, statistical, and economic studies to insure maximum development and utilization of the high seas fishery resources of the Territories and island posses- sions of the United States in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean and intervening areas as may be consistent with developing and sus- taining such fishery resources at maximum levels of production in perpetuity and to provide for the best possible utilization thereof. Cooperation with SEC. 3 . In carrying out the purposes and objectives of the fore- etc.tor aees going sections, the Secretary of the Interior may cooperate with ap- propriate agencies of the Territorial and island governments, and with such educational, industrial, or other organizations, enterprises, and individuals as may be expedient. Appropriations au- SE. 4. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any thorized for labora- . tory, etc. money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary for the construction, including architectural serv- ices, and for furnishings and equipment of a fishery research laboratory and experiment station in the Hawaiian Islands and necessary sub- stations at suitable locations, together with suitable dock and store- house facilities to be used in conjunction with the operation of research and experimental fishing vessels and for the procurement and for the modification, refitting, and equipment of two experimental high-seas fishing vessels, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances and of one multiple purpose high-seas fishing and oceanographical research vessel, together with all necessary gear and appurtenances, including necessary naval architectural and engineering services: Pro- Acquisitionastes, vided, however, That no part of said appropriation shall be expended . for the acquisition of lands for sites for said laboratory, experiment station, or substations in the Territory of Hawaii: Provided further, Traser of vessels. That there are authorized to be transferred to the Fish and Wildlife Service not to exceed three surplus vessels suitable for conversion and use in oceanographic and biological research and exploratory fishing, by any disposal agency of the Government without reimbursement or transfer of funds. Additional appro. SEC. 5. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any priations anthorized. money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, additional sums for expenses during the fiscal year 1947-1948 to carry out the purposes of this Act, including personal services, traveling expenses, trans- portation of things, purchase, maintenance2 and operation of motor vehicles, miscellaneous equipment, and supplies, communications, other contractual services, necessary printing locally, and maintenance, repair, improvement, equipment, and operation of vessels and buildings or other structures. 726 [61 STAT.
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