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16 U.S.C. § 951 — Definitions
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In this chapter:
(1) **Antigua Convention** — The term “Antigua Convention” means the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Established by the 1949 Convention Between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica, signed at Washington, November 14, 2003.
(2) **Commission** — The term “Commission” means the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission provided for by the Convention.
(3) **Convention** — The term “Convention” means—
(A) the Convention for the Establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, signed at Washington, May 31, 1949, by the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica;
(B) the Antigua Convention, upon its entry into force for the United States, and any amendments thereto that are in force for the United States; or
(C) both such Conventions, as the context requires.
(4) **Person** — The term “person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
(5) **United States** — The term “United States” includes all areas under the sovereignty of the United States.
(6) **United States Commissioners** — The term “United States commissioners” 11 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. means the individuals appointed in accordance with [section 952(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section952/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
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In this chapter:
(1) **Antigua Convention** — The term “Antigua Convention” means the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Established by the 1949 Convention Between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica, signed at Washington, November 14, 2003.
(2) **Commission** — The term “Commission” means the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission provided for by the Convention.
(3) **Convention** — The term “Convention” means—
(A) the Convention for the Establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, signed at Washington, May 31, 1949, by the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica;
(B) the Antigua Convention, upon its entry into force for the United States, and any amendments thereto that are in force for the United States; or
(C) both such Conventions, as the context requires.
(4) **Person** — The term “person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
(5) **United States** — The term “United States” includes all areas under the sovereignty of the United States.
(6) **United States Commissioners** — The term “United States commissioners” 11 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. means the individuals appointed in accordance with [section 952(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section952/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) Prohibitions.—** Except as otherwise provided by this section or a treaty or convention to which the United States is a party, a foreign vessel may not unload, in a port of the United States—
(1) its catch of fish taken on board on the high seas or fish products processed from that catch of fish; or
(2) fish or fish products taken on board that vessel on the high seas from a vessel engaged in fishing operations or the processing of fish or fish products.
**(b) Regulations on Obtaining Information.—** The Secretary of Commerce may prescribe regulations the Secretary considers necessary to obtain information on the transportation of fish products by vessels of the United States for foreign fish processing vessels to points in the United States.
**(c) Virgin Islands.—**
(1) **In general.—** — A foreign vessel of not more than 50 feet overall in length may unload its catch of fresh fish (whole or with the heads, viscera, or fins removed, but not frozen, otherwise processed, or further advanced) in a port of the Virgin Islands for immediate consumption in those islands. Fish unloaded under this paragraph may be sold or transferred only for immediate consumption. In the absence of satisfactory evidence that a sale or transfer to an agent, representative, or employee of a freezer or cannery is for immediate consumption, the sale or transfer is deemed not to be for immediate consumption. This paragraph does not prohibit the freezing, smoking, or other processing of fresh fish by the ultimate consumer of the fish.
(2) **Seizure, forfeiture, and penalty.—** — Fish unloaded in the Virgin Islands that are retained, sold, or transferred, except as allowed by paragraph (1), are liable to seizure by and forfeiture to the United States Government. A person retaining, sellin
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**(a) In general** The Secretary and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall enforce this Act, and the Acts to which this section applies, in accordance with this section. Each such Secretary may, by agreement, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, utilize the personnel services, equipment (including aircraft and vessels), and facilities of any other Federal agency, and of any State agency, in the performance of such duties.
**(b) Acts to which section applies** This section applies to—
(1) the Pacific Salmon Treaty Act of 1985 ([16 U.S.C. 3631](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3631&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(2) the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act ([16 U.S.C. 1385](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1385&num=0&edition=prelim));
(3) the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 ([16 U.S.C. 951](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section951&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(4) the North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Act of 1992 ([16 U.S.C. 5001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section5001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(5) the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 ([16 U.S.C. 971](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section971&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(6) the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Convention Act of 1995 ([16 U.S.C. 5601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section5601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(7) the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act ([16 U.S.C. 6901](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section6901&num=0&edition=prelim) et s
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**(a) Activities regulated by plan under Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act** The provisions of paragraph (1) of [section 3372(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3372/a&num=0&edition=prelim) shall not apply to any activity regulated by a fishery management plan in effect under 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.).
**(b) Activities regulated by Tuna Convention Acts; harvesting of highly migratory species taken on high seas** The provisions of paragraphs (1), (2)(A), and (3)(A) of [section 3372(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3372/a&num=0&edition=prelim) shall not apply to—
(1) any activity regulated by the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 ([16 U.S.C. 951–961](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section951–961&num=0&edition=prelim)) or the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 ([16 U.S.C. 971–971(h)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section971–971/h&num=0&edition=prelim) 11 So in original. Probably was meant to be “971–971h”.); or
(2) any activity involving the harvesting of highly migratory species (as defined in paragraph (14) of section 3 22 See References in Text note below. of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [[16 U.S.C. 1802(14)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1802/14&num=0&edition=prelim)]) taken on the high seas (as defined in paragraph (13) of such section 3) if such species are taken in violation of the laws of a foreign nation and
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**(a) In general** The Secretary may—
(1) administer and enforce this chapter and any regulations issued under this chapter, except to the extent otherwise provided for in this Act;
(2) request and utilize on a reimbursed or non-reimbursed basis the assistance, services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of other Federal departments and agencies in—
(A) the administration and enforcement of this chapter; and
(B) the conduct of scientific, research, and other programs under this chapter;
(3) conduct fishing operations and biological experiments for purposes of scientific investigation or other purposes necessary to implement the WCPFC Convention;
(4) collect, utilize, and disclose such information as may be necessary to implement the WCPFC Convention, subject to sections 552 and 552a of title 5 and section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ([16 U.S.C. 1881a(b)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1881a/b&num=0&edition=prelim));
(5) if recommended by the United States Commissioners or proposed by a Council with authority over the relevant fishery, assess and collect fees, not to exceed three percent of the ex-vessel value of fish harvested by vessels of the United States in fisheries managed pursuant to this chapter, to recover the actual costs to the United States of management and enforcement under this chapter, which shall be deposited as an offsetting collection in, and credited to, the account providing appropriations to carry out the functions of the Secretary under this chapter; and
(6) issue permits to owners and operators of United States vessels to fish in the convention area seaward of the United States Exclusive Economic Zone, under such terms and conditions as the Secr
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**(a) Promulgation of regulations**
(1) **Authority** — The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State and, with respect to enforcement measures, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the United States international obligations under the North Pacific Fisheries Convention and this chapter, including recommendations and decisions adopted by the Commission.
(2) **Regulations of straddling stocks** — In the implementation of a measure adopted by the Commission that would govern a straddling stock under the authority of a Council, any regulation promulgated by the Secretary to implement such measure within the exclusive economic zone shall be approved by such Council.
**(b) Rule of construction** Regulations promulgated under subsection (a) shall be applicable only to a person or a fishing vessel that is or has engaged in fishing activities, or fisheries resources covered by the North Pacific Fisheries Convention under this chapter.
**(c) Additional authority** The Secretary may conduct, and may request and utilize on a reimbursed or nonreimbursed basis the assistance, services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of other Federal departments and agencies in—
(1) scientific, research, and other programs under this chapter;
(2) fishing operations and biological experiments for purposes of scientific investigation or other purposes necessary to implement the North Pacific Fisheries Convention;
(3) the collection, utilization, and disclosure of such information as may be necessary to implement the North Pacific Fisheries Convention, subject to sections 552 and 552a of title 5 and section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ([1
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**(a) Responsibilities** The Secretary may—
(1) administer this chapter and any regulations issued under this chapter, except to the extent otherwise provided for in this chapter;
(2) issue permits to vessels subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and to owners and operators of such vessels, to fish in the Convention Area, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe; and
(3) if recommended by the United States Commissioners, assess and collect fees, not to exceed 3 percent of the ex-vessel value of fisheries resources harvested by vessels of the United States in fisheries conducted in the Convention Area, to recover the actual costs to the United States to carry out the functions of the Secretary under this chapter.
**(b) Promulgation of regulations**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the international obligations of the United States under the South Pacific Fishery Resources Convention and this chapter, including decisions adopted by the Commission.
(2) **Applicability** — Regulations promulgated under this subsection shall be applicable only to a person or fishing vessel that is or has engaged in fishing, and fishery resources covered by the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean under this chapter.
**(c) Consistency with other laws** The Secretary shall ensure the consistency, to the extent practicable, of fishery management programs administered under this chapter, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ([16 U.S.C. 1801](https://uscode.house.gov/
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 952
1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized.
(Pub. L. 102–440, title II, § 203, Oct. 23, 1992, 106
Stat. 2233.)
§ 943b. Definitions
In this chapter—
(1) ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the
Interior, acting through the Director of the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(2) ‘‘Great Lakes fish and wildlife’’ means
fauna, fish, and invertebrates dependent on
Great Lakes resources, and located within the
Great Lakes Basin.
(Pub. L. 102–440, title II, § 204, Oct. 23, 1992, 106
Stat. 2233.)
§ 943c. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary, $250,000 for each of fiscal years 1993
and 1994 to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 102–440, title II, § 205, Oct. 23, 1992, 106
Stat. 2234.)
CHAPTER 16—TUNA CONVENTIONS
Sec.
951.
Definitions.
952.
Commissioners.
953.
General Advisory Committee and Scientific
Advisory Subcommittee.
954.
Repealed.
955.
Rulemaking.
956.
Inspection of returns, records, or other re-
ports.
957.
Violations; fines and forfeitures; application
of related laws.
958.
Cooperation with other agencies.
959.
Enforcement.
960.
Commissions’ functions not restrained by this
chapter or State laws.
961.
Authorization of appropriations.
962.
Reduction of bycatch in eastern tropical Pa-
cific Ocean.
§ 951. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Antigua Convention
The term ‘‘Antigua Convention’’ means the
Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-
American Tropical Tuna Commission Estab-
lished by the 1949 Convention Between the
United States of America and the Republic of
Costa Rica, signed at Washington, November
14, 2003.
(2) Commission
The term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Inter-
American Tropical Tuna Commission provided
for
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