(a) In generalThe authority of the Secretary under this subchapter is in addition to, and shall not affect—(1) the authority of the Secretary under other subchapters 11 See References in Text note below. of this chapter or the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.) or the exemption for Alaskan natives under section 1371(b) of this title as applied to other marine mammal populations; or
(2) the authorities provided under subchapter III of this chapter.
(b) Certain provisions inapplicableThe provisions of subchapters II through V of this chapter do not apply with respect to the implementation or administration of this subchapter, except as specified in section 1423b of this title.
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CHAPTER 31— MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION
§ 1423c. Cooperative management agreement; authority to delegate enforcement authority
§ 1423d. Commission appointments; compensation, travel expenses, and claims
§ 1423e. Votes taken by the United States section on matters before the Commission
§ 1423f. Implementation of actions taken by the Commission