Congress recognizes the success of the marine debris program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Trash-Free Waters program of the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Under Secretary and the EPA Administrator shall work with the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to build partnerships, as appropriate, with the governments of foreign countries and to support international efforts to combat marine debris.
33 U.S.C. § 4264
- EPA Administrator
- The term "EPA Administrator" means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
- State
- The term "State" means-(A) a State;(B) an Indian Tribe;(C) the District of Columbia;(D) a territory or possession of the United States; or(E) any political subdivision of an entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (D).
- Under Secretary
- The term "Under Secretary" means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.