For effective date of this subsection, referred to in subsec. (c), see Effective Date of 1984 Amendment note below.

The Clean Vessel Act of 1992, referred to in subsec. (f), is subtitle F of title V of Pub. L. 102–587, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5086, which amended this section and section 777c of this title and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 1322 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1322 of Title 33 and Tables.

2005—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 109–59, § 10114(1), substituted “to supplement the 57 percent of the balance of each annual appropriation to be apportioned among the States under section 777c (c) of this title” for “in carrying out the research program of the Fish and Wildlife Service in respect to fish of material value for sport or recreation”.

Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 109–59, § 10114(2), substituted “subsection (a)(5) or subsection (b)” for “subsection (c) or (d)” in introductory provisions.

1998—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–178, § 7402(c)(1), which directed the substitution of “15 percent” for “121/2 percentum” wherever appearing, was executed by making the substitution for “121/2 per centum” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–178, § 7402(c)(3), inserted “and communications” after “outreach”.

Pub. L. 105–178, § 7402(c)(2), which directed the substitution of “15 percent” for “10 percentum”, was executed by making the substitution for “10 per centum” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsecs. (d) to (f). Pub. L. 105–178, § 7402(c)(4), added subsecs. (d) and (e) and redesignated former subsec. (d) as (f).

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 105–178, § 7404(b), as amended by Pub. L. 105–206, § 9012(c), added subsec. (g).

1992—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 102–587, § 5604(b)(1), substituted “121/2 per centum” for “10 per centum” after “allocate” and inserted at end “Notwithstanding this provision, States within a United States Fish and Wildlife Service Administrative Region may allocate more or less than 121/2 per centum in a fiscal year, provided that the total regional allocation averages 121/2 per centum over a 5 year period.”

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 102–587, § 5604(b)(2), substituted “four fiscal years” for “fiscal year” after first reference to “succeeding” and “period” for second reference to “succeeding fiscal year”.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–587, § 5604(b)(3), inserted “and outreach” after “education”.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 102–587, § 5604(b)(4), added subsec. (d).

1984—Pub. L. 98–369 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsecs. (b) and (c).

1970—Pub. L. 91–503 struck out restriction that not more than 25 percent of the Federal funds be set aside for maintenance projects.

From Aug. 10, 2005, to end of fiscal year 2005, subsecs. (b)(2) and (d)(3) of this section considered to read as immediately before enactment of Pub. L. 109–59, see section 101(b) of Pub. L. 109–74, set out as a note under section 777b of this title.

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

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

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