Editorial Notes
References in Text

The date this chapter becomes effective, referred to in subsec. (c), means the date of enactment of title V of Puspan. L. 95–617, which was approved Nov. 9, 1978.

Amendments

1984—Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 98–620 struck out provision that any such proceeding had to be assigned for hearing at the earliest possible date and had to be expedited by the court.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 98–620 not applicable to cases pending on Nov. 8, 1984, see section 403 of Puspan. L. 98–620, set out as a note under section 1657 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Definitions

The definition of “State” in section 2602 of Title 16, Conservation, applies to this section.