§1882. Fisheries systems research

(a) Establishment of panel

Not later than 180 days after October 11, 1996, the Secretary shall establish an advisory panel under this chapter to develop recommendations to expand the application of ecosystem principles in fishery conservation and management activities.

(b) Panel membership

The advisory panel shall consist of not more than 20 individuals and include-

(1) individuals with expertise in the structures, functions, and physical and biological characteristics of ecosystems; and

(2) representatives from the Councils, States, fishing industry, conservation organizations, or others with expertise in the management of marine resources.

(c) Recommendations

Prior to selecting advisory panel members, the Secretary shall, with respect to panel members described in subsection (b)(1) of this section, solicit recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences.

(d) Report

Within 2 years after October 11, 1996, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a completed report of the panel established under this section, which shall include-

(1) an analysis of the extent to which ecosystem principles are being applied in fishery conservation and management activities, including research activities;

(2) proposed actions by the Secretary and by the Congress that should be undertaken to expand the application of ecosystem principles in fishery conservation and management; and

(3) such other information as may be appropriate.

(e) Procedural matter

The advisory panel established under this section shall be deemed an advisory panel under section 1852(g) of this title.

( Pub. L. 94–265, title IV, §406, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 361 ; Pub. L. 95–354, §1, Aug. 28, 1978, 92 Stat. 519 ; Pub. L. 96–61, §1, Aug. 15, 1979, 93 Stat. 407 ; Pub. L. 97–453, §14(a), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2492 ; Pub. L. 99–659, title I, §111(a), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3715 ; Pub. L. 101–627, title I, §119, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4459 ; Pub. L. 104–297, title II, §207(a), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3612 .)

Codification

October 11, 1996, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original "the date of enactment of this Act", which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of Pub. L. 104–297, which amended this section generally, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Amendments

1996-Pub. L. 104–297 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, section authorized appropriations to carry out this chapter for fiscal year ending June 30, 1976 to fiscal year ending September 30, 1993.

1990-Pars. (16) to (19). Pub. L. 101–627 added pars. (16) to (19).

1986-Pars. (12) to (15). Pub. L. 99–659 added pars. (12) to (15).

1983-Pars. (9) to (11). Pub. L. 97–453 added pars. (9) to (11).

1979-Pars. (6) to (8). Pub. L. 96–61 added pars. (6) to (8).

1978-Par. (5). Pub. L. 95–354 added par. (5).