16 U.S.C. § 758c : US Code - Section 758C: Authorization of appropriations for research laboratory, experiment stations, dock and storehouse facilities, vessels, etc., for activities in the Pacific Ocean; transfer of surplus vessels

Search 16 U.S.C. § 758c : US Code - Section 758C: Authorization of appropriations for research laboratory, experiment stations, dock and storehouse facilities, vessels, etc., for activities in the Pacific Ocean; transfer of surplus vessels

There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any money
in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be
necessary for the construction, including architectural services,
and for furnishings and equipment of a fishery research laboratory
and experiment stations in the State of Hawaii and necessary
substations at suitable locations, together with suitable dock and
storehouse 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-sea 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: Provided, 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 State of Hawaii: Provided further, That there
are authorized to be transferred to the Secretary of Commerce 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.