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 106 STAT. 4284 PUBLIC LAW 102-567—OCT. 29, 1992 Reports. for the performance of any function referred to in subparagraph (A); and "(D) any vessel built in the United States used for, equipped to be used for, or of a type which is normally used tor aquaculture;". SEC. 305. STUDY OF JOINT ENFORCEMENT OF FISHERIES REGULA- TIONS. Not later than 4 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House of Representatives a joint report describing methods by which Coast Guard enforcement efforts in the western Pacific Ocean under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et sea.) may be enhanced and coordinated with those of the National Oceamc and Atmospheric Administration. The report shall— (1) evaluate the ability of the Coast Guard to address key enforcement problems, which the Secretary of Commerce shall identify, for the western Pacific Ocean, particularly in the exclusive economic zone adjacent to the Hawaiian Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories and possessions of the United States; (2) propose procedures by which the Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may coordinate their efforts to improve and maximize effective enforcement of fisheries regulations, including but not limited to the chartering of light aircraft for fisheries surveillance and enforcement; and (3) recommend appropriate levels of Coast Guard participation in such efforts. SEC. 306. STUDY ON EFFECTS OF DOLPHIN FEEDING. (a) STUDY.—The Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study in the eastern Gulf of Mexico on the effects of feeding of noncaptive dolphins by human beings. The study conducted pursuant to this section shall be designed to detect any behavior or diet modification resulting from this feeding and to identify^ the eCTects, if any, of these modifications on the health and well-being of the dolphins. (b) EXTERNAL REVIEW.— In design and conduct of the studv required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the National Academy of Sciences and the Marine Mammal Commission. (c) REPORT.— Within 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a). Establishment. SEC. 307. CHESAPEAKE BAY ESTUARINE RESOURCES OFFICE. (a) ESTABLISHMENT. —(1) The Secretary of Commerce shall establish, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an office to be known as the Chesapeake Bay Estuarine Resources OfiGce (hereinafter referred to as the 'H^fi&ce"). (2) The Office shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Mexico. 16 USC 1361 note.

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