Chapter 26. Estuarine Areas 16 U.S. Code §1221. Congressional declaration of policy 16 U.S. Code §1222. General study and inventory of estuaries and their natural resources 16 U.S. Code §1223. Agreements with States and subdivisions; equitable sharing of costs; development improvements; availability of appropriations; State hunting and fishing laws applicable 16 U.S. Code §1224. Commercial and industrial development considerations; reports to Congress; recommendations 16 U.S. Code §1225. State consideration of protection and restoration of estuaries in State comprehensive planning and proposals for financial assistance under certain Federal laws; grants: terms and conditions, prohibition against disposition of lands without approval of the Secretary 16 U.S. Code §1226. Federal agency authority to carry out Federal project within an estuary unaffected