Marine Fisheries Initiative

Authorization

Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 U.S.C. 753a; Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1854(e); Saltonstall-Kennedy Act, 15 U.S.C. 713 c-3(d).

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

A description of MARFIN activities is available and published in an "Annual Report." A copy may be obtained from the Southeast Regional Office. There is no funding history in the Northeast Region prior to FY 1998. Allowable cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular A-87 for State and local governments and Indian Tribes; OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofit and for-profit organizations; OMB Circular A-21 for institutions of higher education; and 48 CFR Part 31 for commercial organizations. Financial assistance management will be in accordance with 15 CFR Part 14 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit and commercial organizations, and with 15 CRF Part 24 for state and local governments.