22 USC Ch. 25: Front Matter
From Title 22-FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSECHAPTER 25-PROTECTION OF VESSELS ON THE HIGH SEAS AND IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES
CHAPTER 25-PROTECTION OF VESSELS ON THE HIGH SEAS AND IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Sec.
1971.
"Vessel of the United States" defined.
1972.
Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by foreign country; preconditions.
1973.
Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to secure release of vessel and crew.
(a)
Reimbursement by Secretary of State; "other direct charge" defined; source of reimbursement.
(b)
Determination and certification of charges by Secretary of State; reimbursement as lien on vessel; termination of lien.
1974.
Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures.
1975.
Claims for amounts expended because of seizure.
(a)
Action by Secretary.
(b)
Withholding amount of unpaid claim from foreign assistance funds.
1976.
Authorization of appropriations.
1977.
Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen.
(a)
Agreement to reimburse for actual costs, confiscation or spoilage of fish, and loss of income.
(b)
Distribution of payments according to commercial fishing practices and procedures.
(c)
Establishment of fees; amount of fees; credit of fees to separate Treasury account; payment from collected fees; authorization of appropriations.
(d)
Finality of determinations; insured losses.
(e)
Effective date.
(f)
Definitions.
1978.
Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife products from countries which violate international fishery or endangered or threatened species programs.
(a)
Certification to President.
(b)
Notification to Congress.
(c)
Importation of fish products from offending country prohibited.
(d)
Periodic review by Secretary of Commerce or Secretary of the Interior; termination of certification; notice.
(e)
Penalties; forfeiture; customs laws.
(f)
Enforcement.
(g)
Regulations.
(h)
Definitions.
1979.
Fishermen's Protective Fund.
1980.
Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial fishing vessel or gear.
(a)
Definitions.
(b)
Causes of loss or destruction.
(c)
Eligibility for compensation.
(d)
Application for compensation; initial determination of eligibility; amount of compensation; review of initial determination; subrogation of United States upon payment.
(e)
Surcharge on foreign fishing vessels.
(f)
Fishing Vessel and Gear Damage Compensation Fund; requirements, etc.
(g)
Penalty for false or misleading statements.
1980a.
Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international law.
(a)
Reimbursable fees.
(b)
Documentation.
(c)
Timeliness.
(d)
Funding; appropriations.
(e)
Claim against foreign government.
(f)
"Owner" defined.
1980b.
Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing vessel found inconsistent with international law.
(a)
Certification.
(b)
Sanctions.
(c)
"Fishing vessel" defined.
(d)
Sanctions commensurate with conditions certified.
Chapter Referred to in Other Sections
This chapter is referred to in title 16 section 972c; title 48 section 1904.