50 CFR § 403.01-403.08 - Transfer of marine mammal management authority to States.

The Regulations Part of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations implement section 109 of the Endangered Species Act which, upon a finding by the Secretary of compliance with certain requirements, provides for the transfer of marine mammal management authority to the states. They apply the procedures for the transfer of marine mammal management authority to a state, the form and minimum requirements of a state application for the transfer of management authority, the relationship between Federal and state wildlife agencies both prior and subsequent to the transfer of management authority, and the revocation and return of management authority to the Federal Government. The state shall not exercise management authority until a cooperative allocation agreement with the Secretary has been signed and the Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service has transferred management authority. After management of a species has been transferred to the state, state and Federal authorities shall cooperate to the maximum extent practicable in conserving the species of marine mammals.