16 U.S.C. § 5701 — Purposes

Page 2556 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 5701 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘subsection’’. Sec. 5708. Administrative matters. 5709. Authorization of appropriations. SUBCHAPTER II—CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT 5721. Yukon River Salmon Panel. 5722. Advisory committee. 5723. Exemption. 5724. Authority and responsibility. 5725. Administrative matters. 5726. Yukon River salmon stock restoration and enhancement projects. 5727. Authorization of appropriations. SUBCHAPTER I—IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERIM AGREEMENT § 5701. Purposes It is the purpose of this subchapter— (1) to implement the interim agreement for the conservation of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada agreed to through an exchange of notes between the Government of the United States and the Gov- ernment of Canada on February 3, 1995; (2) to provide for representation by the United States on the Yukon River Panel es- tablished under such agreement; and (3) to authorize to be appropriated sums nec- essary to carry out the responsibilities of the United States under such agreement. (Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 702, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 392.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE OF 2004 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 108–219, title III, § 301, Apr. 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 616, provided that: ‘‘This title [amending section 5727 of this title and section 1977 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse] may be cited as the ‘International Fisheries Reauthorization Act of 2004’.’’ SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 701, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 392, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting this sub- chapter] may be cited as the ‘Yukon River Salmon Act of 1995’.’’ Pub. L. 106–450, title II, § 201, Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 1941, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Yukon River Salmon Act of 2000’.’’ § 5702. Definitions As used in this subchapter— (1) The term ‘‘Agreement’’ means the in- terim agreement for the conservation of salm- on stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada agreed to through an exchange of notes between the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada on Feb- ruary 3, 1995. (2) The term ‘‘Panel’’ means the Yukon River Panel established by the Agreement. (3) The term ‘‘Yukon River Joint Technical Committee’’ means the technical committee established by paragraph C.2 of the Memo- randum of Understanding concerning the Pa- cific Salmon Treaty between the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada recorded January 28, 1985. (Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 703, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 393.) § 5703. Panel (a) Representation The United States shall be represented on the Panel by six individuals, of whom— (1) one shall be an official of the United States Government with expertise in salmon conservation and management; (2) one shall be an official of the State of Alaska with expertise in salmon conservation and management; and (3) four shall be knowledgeable and experi- enced with regard to the salmon fisheries on the Yukon River. (b) Appointments Panel members shall be appointed as follows: (1) The Panel member described in sub- section (a)(1) shall be appointed by the Sec- retary of State. (2) The Panel member described in sub- section (a)(2) shall be appointed by the Gov- ernor of Alaska. (3) The Panel members described in sub- section (a)(3) shall be appointed by the Sec- retary of State from a list of at least 3 individ- uals nominated for each position by the Gov- ernor of Alaska. The Governor of Alaska may consider suggestions for nominations provided by organizations with expertise in Yukon River salmon fisheries. The Governor of Alas- ka may make appropriate nominations to allow for, and the Secretary of State shall ap- point, at least one member under subsection (a)(3) who is qualified to represent the inter- ests of Lower Yukon River fishing districts, and at least one member who is qualified to represent the interests of Upper Yukon River fishing districts. At least one of the Panel members under subsection (a)(3) shall be an Alaska Native. (c) Alternates The Secretary of State may designate an al- ternate Panel member for each Panel member the Secretary appoints under subsections 1 (b)(1) and (3), who meets the same qualifications, to serve in the absence of the Panel member. The Governor of the State of Alaska may designate an alternative Panel member for the Panel member appointed under subsection (b)(2), who meets the same qualifications, to serve in the absence of that Panel member. (d) Term length Panel members and alternate Panel members shall serve four-year terms. Any individual ap- pointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the ex- piration of any term shall be appointed for the remainder of that term. (e) Reappointment Panel members and alternate Panel members shall be eligible for reappointment. (f) Decisions Decisions by the United States section of the Panel shall be made by the consensus of the Panel members appointed under paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a). (g) Consultation In carrying out their functions under the Agreement, Panel members may consult with