§ 1841. Definitions
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As used in this subchapter, the term—
(1)“area affected by Outer Continental Shelf activities” means any geographic area:
(A)which is under oil or gas lease on the Outer Continental Shelf;
(B)where Outer Continental Shelf exploration, development or production activities have been permitted, except geophysical activities;
(C)where pipeline rights-of-way have been granted; or
(D)otherwise impacted by such activities including but not limited to expired lease areas, relinquished rights-of-way and easements, Outer Continental Shelf supply vessel routes, or other areas as determined by the Secretary;
(2)“citizen of the United States” means any person who is a United States citizen by law, birth, or naturalization, any State, any agency of a State, or a group of States, or any corporation, partnership, or association organized under the laws of any State which has as its president or other chief executive officer and as its chairman of the board of directors, or holder of a similar office, a person who is a United States citizen by law, birth, or naturalization, and which has at least 75 per centum of the interest of 1 therein owned by citizens of the United States. Seventy-five per centum of the interest in the corporation shall not be deemed to be owned by citizens of the United States—
(A)if the title to 75 per centum of its stock is not vested in such citizens free from any trust or fiduciary obligation in favor of any person not a citizen of the United States;
(B)if 75 per centum of the voting power in such corporation is not vested in citizens of the United States;
(C)if through any contract or understanding it is so arranged that more than 25 per centum of the voting power may be exercised, directly or indirectly, in behalf of any person who is not a citizen of the United States; or
(D)if by any other means whatsoever control of any interest in the corporation in excess of 25 per centum is conferred upon or permitted to be exercised by any person who is not a citizen of the United States;
(3)“commercial fisherman” means any citizen of the United States who owns, operates, or derives income from being employed on a commercial fishing vessel;
(4)“commercial fishing vessel” means any vessel, boat, ship, or other craft which is
(A)documented under the laws of the United States or, if under five net tons, registered under the laws of any State, and
(B)used for, equipped to be used for, or of a type which is normally used for commercial purposes for the catching, taking, or harvesting of fish or the aiding or assisting of any activity related to the catching, taking, or harvesting of fish, including, but not limited to, preparation, supply, storage, refrigeration, transportation, or processing;
(5)“fish” means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and all other forms of marine animal and plant life other than marine mammals, birds, and highly migratory species;
(6)“fishing gear” means
(A)any commercial fishing vessel, and
(B)any equipment of such vessel, whether or not attached to such a vessel;
(7)“Fund” means the Fishermen’s Contingency Fund established under section 1842 of this title; and
(8)“Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce or the designee of such Secretary.
(Pub. L. 95–372, title IV, § 401, Sept. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 685; Pub. L. 97–212, §§ 1, 8, June 30, 1982, 96 Stat. 143, 147.)
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- Public Law 96–68Making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and for other purposes
- Public Law 99–180Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes
- Public Law 96–38Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes
- Public Law 99–88Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes
- Public Law 96–561To provide for the conservation and enhancement of the salmon and steelhead resources of the United States, assistance to treaty and nontreaty harvesters of those resources, and for other purposes
- Public Law 98–411Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes
- Public Law 98–166Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, and for other purposes
- Public Law 98–498To provide authorization of appropriations for title III of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, and for other purposes
- Public Law 97–212To improve the operation of the Fishermen’s Contingency Fund established to compensate commercial fishermen for damages resulting from oil and gas exploration, development, and production in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf
- Public Law 95–372To establish a policy for the management of oil and natural gas in the Outer Continental Shelf; to protect the marine and coastal environment; to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 95–372, title IV, § 401
- 92 Stat. 685
- Pub. L. 97–212
- 96 Stat. 143
- Pub. L. 97–212, § 9
- 96 Stat. 147
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–372, title IV, § 401
Stat.92 Stat. 685
Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–212
Stat.96 Stat. 143
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