33 USC § 1254a - Research on effects of pollutants

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title: "33 USC § 1254a - Research on effects of pollutants"
title_number: 33
title_name: "NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS"
section_number: "1254a"
section_name: "Research on effects of pollutants"
chapter_number: 26
chapter_name: "WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL"
subchapter_number: "I"
subchapter_name: "RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS"
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last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 100–4, title I, § 105, Feb. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 15.)"
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# § 1254a. Research on effects of pollutants

section 1254(a) of this title

In carrying out the provisions of , the Administrator shall conduct research on the harmful effects on the health and welfare of persons caused by pollutants in water, in conjunction with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and other Federal, State, and interstate agencies carrying on such research. Such research shall include, and shall place special emphasis on, the effect that bioaccumulation of these pollutants in aquatic species has upon reducing the value of aquatic commercial and sport industries. Such research shall further study methods to reduce and remove these pollutants from the relevant affected aquatic species so as to restore and enhance these valuable resources.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 100–4, title I, § 105, Feb. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 15.)

## Editorial Notes

### Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Water Quality Act of 1987, and not as part of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act which comprises this chapter.

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Definition

Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, see , set out as a note under .