§ 1812. Highly migratory species
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(a)In general The United States shall cooperate directly or through appropriate international organizations with those nations involved in fisheries for highly migratory species with a view to ensuring conservation and shall promote the achievement of optimum yield of such species throughout their range, both within and beyond the exclusive economic zone.
(b)Traditional participation In managing any fisheries under an international fisheries agreement to which the United States is a party, the appropriate Council or Secretary shall take into account the traditional participation in the fishery, relative to other nations, by fishermen of the United States on fishing vessels of the United States.
(c)Promotion of stock management If a relevant international fisheries organization does not have a process for developing a formal plan to rebuild a depleted stock, an overfished stock, or a stock that is approaching a condition of being overfished, the provisions of this chapter in this regard shall be communicated to and promoted by the United States in the international or regional fisheries organization.
(Pub. L. 94–265, title I, § 102, Apr. 13, 1976, 90 Stat. 336; Pub. L. 99–659, title I, § 101(b), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3707; Pub. L. 101–627, title I, § 103(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4439; Pub. L. 104–297, title I, § 104, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3563; Pub. L. 109–479, § 4, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3578.)
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- Public Law 99–659To amend certain provisions of the law regarding the fisheries of the United States, and for other purposes
- Public Law 101–627To authorize appropriations to carry out the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act through fiscal year 1993, and for other purposes
- Public Law 94–265To provide for the conservation and management of the fisheries, and for other purposes
- Public Law 109–479To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize activities to promote improved monitoring and compliance for high seas fisheries, or fisheries governed by international fishery management agreements, and for other purposes
- Public Law 104–297To amend the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize appropriations, to provide for sustainable fisheries, and for other purposes
- Public Law 95–194To extend the provisions of the Fishermen’s Protective Act of 1967, relating to the reimbursement of seized commercial fishermen, until October 1, 1978
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- Pub. L. 94–265, title I, § 102
- 90 Stat. 336
- Pub. L. 99–659, title I, § 101(b)
- 100 Stat. 3707
- Pub. L. 101–627, title I, § 103(a)
- 104 Stat. 4439
- Pub. L. 104–297, title I, § 104
- 110 Stat. 3563
- Pub. L. 109–479, § 4
- 120 Stat. 3578
- Pub. L. 94–265
- 90 Stat. 331
- Pub. L. 109–479
- Pub. L. 104–297
- Pub. L. 101–627
- Pub. L. 99–659
- Pub. L. 101–627, title I, § 103(c)
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§ 1812
Highly migratory species
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 94–265, title I, § 102
Stat.90 Stat. 336
Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–659, title I, § 101(b)
Stat.100 Stat. 3707
Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–627, title I, § 103(a)
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