Antarctic Conservation Act
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The Antarctic Conservation Act, enacted in 1978 by the 95th United States Congress (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 95–541), and amended by Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 104–227 (text) (PDF), is a United States federal law that addresses the issue of environmental conservation on the continent of Antarctica. The Departments of the Treasury, Interior and Commerce are responsible for the Act's enforcement.
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Long title | An Act to implement the Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora of the Antarctic Treaty; An Act to implement the Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora, and for other purposes. |
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Nicknames | Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 |
Enacted by | the 95th United States Congress |
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Public law | 95-541 |
Statutes at Large | 92 Stat. 2048 |
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Titles amended | 16 U.S.C.: Conservation |
U.S.C. sections created | 16 U.S.C. ch. 44 § 2401 et seq. |
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