33 U.S.C. § 3826

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)
Section 3826 - Communication and exchange of information
(a) In general

Except as provided in subsection (b), with respect to those antifouling systems regulated by the Administrator, the Administrator shall provide to any party to the Convention that requests it, relevant information on which the decision to regulate was based, including information provided for in annex 3 to the Convention, or other information suitable for making an appropriate evaluation of the antifouling system.

(b) Limitation

This section shall not be construed to authorize the provision of information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law.

33 U.S.C. § 3826

Pub. L. 111-281, title X, §10261026,, 124 Stat. 3027.
Administrator
The term "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Convention
The term "Convention" means the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001, including its annexes, and including any amendments to the Convention or annexes which have entered into force for the United States.
antifouling system
The term "antifouling system" means a coating, paint, surface treatment, surface, or device that is used or intended to be used on a vessel to control or prevent attachment of unwanted organisms.