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50 CFR § 300.150-300.157 - International Fisheries Regulations - U.S. Nationals Fishing in Russian Fisheries.

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
61 FR 35550, July 5, 1996.
Long title
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries - Chapter III - International Fishing and Related Activities - Part 300 - International Fisheries Regulations - Subpart J - U.S. Nationals Fishing in Russian Fisheries. (50 CFR, Chapter III, Part 300, Subpart J, § 300.150-300.157).
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Monitoring Inspection Fishing gear/fishing method Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Territorial sea Marine mammals
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Subpart regulates U.S. nationals fishing in the Russian fisheries and implements the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on Mutual Fisheries Relations, signed May 31, 1988. It principally concerns issuance of permits the Russian Federation through NMFS to U.S. vessel owners and operators, recordkeeping and reporting, compliance with permit requirements and Russian law, protection of marine mammals, observer requirements. The Subpart also species prohibit acts and penalties. The provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) also apply to any person or vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States while in the Russian EZ.

Full text
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