16 U.S.C. § 1421b - Stranding response agreements

16 USC 1421b - Stranding response agreements

(a) In general 
The Secretary may enter into an agreement under section 1382 (c) of this title with any person to take marine mammals under section 1379 (h)(1) of this title in response to a stranding.
(b) Required provision 
An agreement authorized by subsection (a) of this section shall
(1) specify each person who is authorized to perform activities under the agreement; and
(2) specify any terms and conditions under which a person so specified may delegate that authority to another person.
(c) Review 
The Secretary shall periodically review agreements under section 1382 (c) of this title that are entered into pursuant to this subchapter, for performance adequacy and effectiveness.