16 USC Ch. 16A: Front Matter
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 16A-ATLANTIC TUNAS CONVENTION
CHAPTER 16A-ATLANTIC TUNAS CONVENTION
Sec.
971.
Definitions.
971a.
Commissioners.
(a)
Appointment and number; selection of Chairman; rules of procedure; term.
(b)
Alternate Commissioners.
(c)
Compensation.
(d)
Travel expenses.
971b.
Advisory committee.
971b–1.
Species working groups.
971c.
Authority of Secretary of State; cooperative enforcement agreements.
(a)
Recommendations from Commission.
(b)
Enforcement agreements.
971d.
Administration.
(a)
Regulations; cooperation with other parties to Convention; utilization of personnel, services, and facilities for enforcement.
(b)
Primary enforcement responsibility.
(c)
Regulations and other measures to carry out Commission recommendations.
(d)
Recommended Commission actions regarding large-scale driftnet fishing and conservation of Atlantic swordfish.
971e.
Violations.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Failure to furnish returns, records, or reports.
(c)
Refusal of request to board and inspect vessel.
(d)
Importation of ineligible species or species under investigation.
(e)
Sanctions.
(f)
Forfeiture.
(g)
Applicability of other laws.
971f.
Enforcement.
(a)
Particular powers.
(b)
International enforcement.
(c)
Bonds or stipulations.
971g.
Cooperation in carrying out Convention.
(a)
Federal and State agencies; private institutions and organizations.
(b)
Scientific and other programs; facilities and personnel.
(c)
Fishing operations and biological experiments.
(d)
State jurisdiction; preemption by Federal regulations.
(e)
Continuing review of State laws and regulations.
971h.
Authorization of appropriations.
971i.
Research on Atlantic highly migratory species.
(a)
Omitted.
(b)
Highly migratory species research and monitoring.
971j.
Annual report.
971k.
Savings clause.
Chapter Referred to in Other Sections
This chapter is referred to in sections 971i, 1854, 3377 of this title.