§ 4251. Incentive for fishermen to collect and dispose of plastic found at sea

• (a) The Under Secretary shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing incentives, such as grants, to fishermen based in the United States who incidentally capture marine debris while at sea—
  • (1) to track or keep the debris on board; and
  • (2) to dispose of the debris properly on land.
• (b) The Under Secretary shall encourage United States efforts, such as the Fishing for Energy net disposal program, that support—
  • (1) collection and removal of derelict fishing gear and other fishing waste;
  • (2) disposal or recycling of such gear and waste; and
  • (3) prevention of the loss of such gear.