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16 U.S.C. § 971i — Research on Atlantic highly migratory species

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16 U.S.C. § 971i — Research on Atlantic highly migratory species

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**(a) Omitted** **(b) Highly migratory species research and monitoring** (1) Within 6 months after November 3, 1995, the Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the advisory committee established under section 4 of the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 ([16 U.S.C. 971b](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section971b&num=0&edition=prelim)) and in consultation with the United States Commissioners on the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (referred to elsewhere in this section as the “Commission”) and the Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a comprehensive research and monitoring program to support the conservation and management of Atlantic bluefin tuna and other highly migratory species that shall— (A) identify and define the range of stocks of highly migratory species in the Atlantic Ocean, including Atlantic bluefin tuna; and (B) provide for appropriate participation by nations which are members of the Commission. (2) The program shall provide for, but not be limited to— (A) statistically designed cooperative tagging studies; (B) genetic and biochemical stock analyses; (C) population censuses carried out through aerial surveys of fishing grounds and known migration areas; (D) adequate observer coverage and port sampling of commercial and recreational fishing activity; (E) collection of comparable real-time data on commercial and recreational catches and landings through the use of permits, logbooks, landing reports for charter operations and fishing tournaments, and programs to provide reliable reporting of the catch by private anglers; (F) studies of the life history parameters of Atlantic bluefin tuna and other highly migratory species; (G) integration of data from all sources and the preparation of data bases to support management decisions; (H) include a cooperative research program on Atlantic billfish based on the Southeast Fisheries Science Center Atlantic Billfish Research Plan of 2002; and (I) other research as necessary. (3) In developing a program under this section, the Secretary shall— (A) ensure that personnel and resources of each regional research center shall have substantial participation in the stock assessments and monitoring of highly migratory species that occur in the region; (B) provide for comparable monitoring of all United States fishermen to which the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 applies with respect to effort and species composition of catch and discards; (C) consult with relevant Federal and State agencies, scientific and technical experts, commercial and recreational fishermen, and other interested persons, public and private, and shall publish a proposed plan in the Federal Register for the purpose of receiving public comment on the plan; and (D) through the Secretary of State, encourage other member nations to adopt a similar program.

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31 U.S.C. § 1113 — Congressional information

**(a)** (1) When requested by a committee of Congress having jurisdiction over receipts or appropriations, the President shall provide the committee with assistance and information. (2) When requested by a committee of Congress, additional information related to the amount of an appropriation originally requested by an Office of Inspector General shall be submitted to the committee. **(b)** When requested by a committee of Congress, by the Comptroller General, or by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the head of each executive agency shall— (1) provide information on the location and kind of available fiscal, budget, and program information; (2) to the extent practicable, prepare summary tables of that fiscal, budget, and program information and related information the committee, the Comptroller General, or the Director of the Congressional Budget Office considers necessary; and (3) provide a program evaluation carried out or commissioned by an executive agency. **(c)** In cooperation with the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, the Secretary, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Comptroller General shall— (1) establish and maintain a current directory of sources of, and information systems for, fiscal, budget, and program information and a brief description of the contents of each source and system; (2) when requested, provide assistance to committees of Congress and members of Congress in obtaining information from the sources in the directory; and (3) when requested, provide assistance to committees and, to the extent practicable, to members of Congress in evaluating the information obtained from the sources in the directory

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16 U.S.C. § 971b — Advisory committee

**(a)** There is established an advisory committee which shall be composed of— (1) not less than five nor more than twenty individuals appointed by the United States Commissioners who shall select such individuals from the various groups concerned with the fisheries covered by the Convention; and (2) the chairmen (or their designees) of the New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf Fishery Management Councils established under section 302(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ([16 U.S.C. 1852(a)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1852/a&num=0&edition=prelim)). Each member of the advisory committee appointed under paragraph (1) shall serve for a term of two years and shall be eligible for reappointment. Members of the advisory committee may attend all public meetings of the Commission, Council, or any Panel and any other meetings to which they are invited by the Commission, Council, or any Panel. The advisory committee shall be invited to attend all nonexecutive meetings of the United States Commissioners and at such meetings shall be given opportunity to examine and to be heard on all proposed programs of investigation, reports, recommendations, and regulations of the Commission. Members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation for their services as such members. The Secretary and the Secretary of State may pay the necessary travel expenses of members of the advisory committee in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations and sections 5701, 5702, 5704 through 5708, and 5731 of title 5. **(b)** (1) A majority of the members of the advisory committee shall constitute a quorum, but one or more such members designated by the advisory committee may hold meetin

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16 U.S.C. § 971 — Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter— (1) The term “Convention” means the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, signed at Rio de Janeiro May 14, 1966, including any amendments or protocols which are or become effective for the United States. (2) The term “Commission” means the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas provided for in article III of the Convention. (3) The term “conservation recommendation” means any recommendation of the Commission made pursuant to Article VIII of the Convention and acted upon favorably by the Secretary of State under [section 971c(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section971c/a&num=0&edition=prelim). (4) The term “Council” means the Council established within the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas pursuant to article V of the Convention. (5) The term “exclusive economic zone” means an exclusive economic zone as defined in [section 1802 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1802&num=0&edition=prelim). (6) The term “fishing” means the catching, taking, or fishing for or the attempted catching, taking, or fishing for any species of fish covered by the Convention, or any activities in support thereof. (7) The term “fishing vessel” means any vessel engaged in catching fish or processing or transporting fish loaded on the high seas, or any vessel outfitted for such activities. (8) The term “Panel” means any panel established by the Commission pursuant to article VI of the Convention. (9) The term “person” means every individual, partnership, corporation, and association subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (10) The term “Secretary” means the S

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16 U.S.C. § 1827 — Observer program regarding certain foreign fishing

**(a) Definitions** As used in this section— (1) The term “Act of 1976” means the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ([16 U.S.C. 1801](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1801&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (2) The term “billfish” means any species of marlin, spearfish, sailfish or swordfish. (3) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce. **(b) Observer program** The Secretary shall establish a program under which a United States observer will be stationed aboard each foreign fishing vessel while that vessel— (1) is in waters that are within— (A) the fishery conservation zone established under section 101 of the Act of 1976 [[16 U.S.C. 1811](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1811&num=0&edition=prelim)],11 See References in Text note below. and (B) the Convention area as defined in Article I of the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas; and (2) is taking or attempting to take any species of fish if such taking or attempting to take may result in the incidental taking of billfish. The Secretary may acquire observers for such program through contract with qualified private persons. **(c) Functions of observers** United States observers, while aboard foreign fishing vessels as required under subsection (b), shall carry out such scientific and other functions as the Secretary deems necessary or appropriate to carry out this section. **(d) Fees** There is imposed for each year after 1980 on the owner or operator of each foreign fishing vessel that, in the judgment of the Secretary, will engage in fishing in waters described in subsection (b)(1) during that year which may result in the incidental taking of billfish a fee in

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16 U.S.C. § 971h — Authorization of appropriations

**(a) In general** There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this chapter, including use for payment of the United States share of the joint expenses of the Commission as provided in Article X of the Convention— (1) $5,770,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 and 2008; (2) $6,058,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 and 2010; and (3) $6,361,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 and 2013. **(b) Allocation** Of the amounts made available under subsection (a) for each fiscal year— (1) $160,000 are authorized for the advisory committee established under [section 971b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section971b&num=0&edition=prelim) and the species working groups established under [section 971b–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section971b-1&num=0&edition=prelim); and (2) $7,500,000 are authorized for research activities under this chapter and [section 971i of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section971i&num=0&edition=prelim), of which $3,000,000 shall be for the cooperative research program under [section 971i(b)(2)(H) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section971i/b/2/H&num=0&edition=prelim).11 See References in Text note below.

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16 U.S.C. § 971b — Advisory committee

Page 1571 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 971b Dec. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 2806; Pub. L. 109–479, title IV, § 405(c), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3633.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2007—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–479 added subsec. (e). 2000—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 106–562 inserted before last sentence ‘‘Individuals serving as such Commis- sioners shall not be considered to be Federal employees while performing such service, except for purposes of injury compensation or tort claims liability as pro- vided in chapter 81 of title 5 and chapter 171 of title 28.’’ 1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–627, § 201(a), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added pars. (2) and (3). Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–627, § 203, added subsec. (d). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries LIMITATIONS ON APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS; APPLICATION TO CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Pub. L. 101–627, title II, § 201(b), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4460, provided that: ‘‘(1) Paragraph (2) of section 3(a) of the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971a(a)), as added by this section, shall not apply to reappointment of an individual as a United States Commissioner of the International Commission for the Conservation of At- lantic Tunas (hereinafter in this title [enacting section 971b–1 of this title, amending this section and sections 971b, 971d, and 971h of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note below] referred to as a ‘Commis- sioner’) if that individual is serving in that position on the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 28, 1990]. ‘‘(2) An individual serving a term as a Commissioner on the date of enactment of this Act shall not, by rea- son of that term of service, be ineligible under para- graph (3)(B) of section 3(a) of the Atlantic Tunas Con- vention Act of 1975

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16 U.S.C. § 971i — Research on Atlantic highly migratory

Page 1578 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 971i Pub. L. 109–479, title IV, § 405(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3633.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 971i(b)(2)(H) of this title, referred to in sub- sec. (b)(2), was in the original ‘‘section 3(b)(2)(H) of that section’’ and was translated as reading ‘‘section 3(b)(2)(H) of that Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 96–339, to re- flect the probable intent of Congress. AMENDMENTS 2007—Pub. L. 109–479 amended section generally, sub- stituting provisions authorizing appropriations for fis- cal years 2007 to 2013 for provisions authorizing appro- priations for fiscal years 2003 to 2006. 2002—Pub. L. 107–372 amended section generally, sub- stituting provisions authorizing appropriations for fis- cal years 2003 to 2006 for provisions authorizing appro- priations for fiscal years 1995 to 2001. 1998—Par. (4). Pub. L. 105–384 substituted ‘‘For each of fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001,’’ for ‘‘For fiscal year 1998,’’. 1995—Pub. L. 104–43 amended section generally, sub- stituting provisions authorizing appropriations for fis- cal years 1995 to 1998 for provisions authorizing appro- priations for fiscal years 1989 to 1993. 1990—Pub. L. 101–627 amended section generally, sub- stituting provisions authorizing appropriations for fis- cal years 1989 to 1993 for provisions authorizing appro- priations for fiscal years 1986 to 1989 and striking out provisions relating to use of sums for travel expenses. 1986—Pub. L. 99–659 substituted authorization of ap- propriations for fiscal years 1986 through 1989 for former authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 1976, the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending Sept. 30, 1976, and fiscal years 1977 through 1986. 1983—Pub. L. 98–44 authorized appropriations for fis- cal years

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