16 U.S.C. § 7504 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 16. Conservation § 7504. Eligible uses

(a)In general

Amounts in the Fund may be allocated by the Foundation to support programs and activities intended to better understand and utilize ocean and coastal resources, coastal infrastructure, and ecosystem services provided by natural systems such as coral reefs, including baseline scientific research, ocean observing, and other programs and activities carried out in coordination with Federal and State departments or agencies.

(b)Prohibition on use of funds for litigation or other purposes

No funds made available under this chapter may be used to--