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title: "16 U.S.C. § 1869"
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# 16 U.S.C. § 1869 - Restoration study

## Text

(a) In general The Secretary may conduct a study to update scientific information and protocols needed to improve restoration techniques for a variety of coast habitat types and synthesize the results in a format easily understandable by restoration practitioners and local communities.

(b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $500,000 for fiscal year 2007 to conduct this study.

(Pub. L. 94–265, title III, § 320, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title II, § 206, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3615.)