16 U.S.C. § 742d : US Code - Section 742D: Investigations; preparation and dissemination of information; reports

Search 16 U.S.C. § 742d : US Code - Section 742D: Investigations; preparation and dissemination of information; reports

(a) (!1) The Secretary shall conduct continuing investigations,
prepare and disseminate information, and make periodical reports to
the public, to the President, and to Congress, with respect to the
following matters:
(1) The production and flow to market of fish and fishery
products domestically produced, and also those produced by
foreign producers which affect the domestic fisheries;
(2) The availability and abundance and the biological
requirements of the fish and wildlife resources;
(3) The competitive economic position of the various fish and
fishery products with respect to each other, and with respect to
competitive domestic and foreign-produced commodities;
(4) The collection and dissemination of statistics on
commercial and sport fishing;
(5) The collection and dissemination of statistics on the
nature and availability of wildlife, progress in acquisition of
additional refuges and measures being taken to foster a
coordinated program to encourage and develop wildlife values;
(6) The improvement of production and marketing practices in
regard to commercial species and the conduct of educational and
extension services relative to commercial and sport fishing, and
wildlife matters;
(7) Any other matters which in the judgment of the Secretary
are of public interest in connection with any phases of fish and
wildlife operations.