rates, making additional resources available for modernization and 

 expansion of the domestic fleet. 



14. P.L. 92-522 (H.R. 10420) October 21, 1972. The Marine Mammal 

 Protection Act of 1972. 



The Act would conserve and protect marine mammals by imposing 

 a permanent moratorium, subject to certain exemptions and 

 exceptions, on their taking and importation. A permit system is 

 provided for most allowed takings and importations pursuant to 

 regulations. Restrictions are imposed on any taking and importing 

 allowed under the Act. 



The Act applies to all persons and vessels subject to the 

 jurisdiction of the United States. It is to be administered by the 

 Secretary of Commerce with respect to whales, porpoises, seals, and 

 sea lions, and the Secretary of the Interior for sea otters, walruses, 

 manatees, and polar bears. 



The taking of marine mammals by Aleuts, Indians, and Eskimos is 

 exempted from the Act if done for subsistence purposes or 

 handicrafts. The Secretary can also exempt any person for up to one 

 year on grounds of economic hardship. The Pribilof fur seal harvest 

 is exempt. 



The following exceptions also are permitted under the permanent 

 moratorium: 



(lj A 2-year exemption for mammals taken incidental to 

 commercial fishing operations, in accordance with regulations. 

 Thereafter, incidental taking is allowed subject to the permit 

 system. 



(2) Takings or importations for scientific or public display 

 purposes under permits. 



(3) Taking or importations as to which the Secretary has waived 

 the moratorium and for which permits have been issued. 



The Act creates the Marine Mammal Commission and the 

 Committee of Advisors and sets forth the duties of those bodies. 



15. P.L. 92-532 (H.R. 9727) October 23, 1972. The Marine 

 Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. (the "ocean 

 dumping" bill) 



This Act would regulate the transportation from the United States 

 of material for dumping into the oceans, coastal, and other waters, 

 and the dumping of material from any source into waters over which 

 the United States has jurisdiction. 



In Title I of the Act, the Administrator of the Environmental 

 Protection Agency would be empowered to issue permits for 

 transportation or dumping where he determines that it will not 



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