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The National Estuarine Research Reserve System was created by Section 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 as amended.

§ 1451. Congressional findings (Section 302)
§ 1452. Congressional declaration of policy (Section 303)
§ 1453. Definitions (Section 304)
§ 1454. Management program development grants (Section 305)
§ 1455. Administrative grants (Section 306)
§ 1455a. Coastal resource improvement program (Section 306A)
§ 1455b. Protecting coastal waters (Section 6217)
§ 1456. Coordination and cooperation (Section 307)
§ 1456a. Coastal Zone Management Fund (Section 308)
§ 1456b. Coastal Zone Enhancement Grants (Section 309)
§ 1456c. Technical assistance (Section 310)
§ 1457. Public hearings (Section 311)
§ 1458. Review of performance (Section 312)
§ 1459. Records and audit (Section 313)
§ 1460. Walter B. Jones Excellence in Coastal Zone Management Awards (Section 314)
§ 1461. National Estuarine Research Reserve System (Section 315)
§ 1462. Coastal Zone Management Reports (Section 316)
§ 1463. Rules and Regulations (Section 317)
§ 1464. Authorization of appropriations (Section 318)
§ 1465. Appeals to the Secretary (Section 319)