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50 CFR § 300.180-300.189 - International Fisheries Regulations - International Trade Documentation and Tracking Programs for Highly Migratory Species.

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
69 FR 67277, November 17, 2004.
Long title
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries - Chapter III - International Fishing and Related Activities - Part 300 - International Fisheries Regulations - Subpart M - International Trade Documentation and Tracking Programs for Highly Migratory Species. (50 CFR, Chapter III, Part 300, Subpart M, § 300.180-300.189).
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Migratory species Cartilaginous fishes Monitoring Data collection/reporting Landing Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Foreign fishing Fish products Traceability/product tracing International trade Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Subpart of the International Fisheries Regulations implements the recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) for the conservation and management of tuna and tuna-like species in the Atlantic Ocean and of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) for the conservation and management of highly migratory fish resources in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean, so far as they affect vessels and persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. An importer entering for consumption fish or fish products regulated under this Subpart from any ocean area into the United States, or an exporter exporting or re-exporting such product, must possess a valid trade permit issued under this Subpart by NMFS. Permit holder shall have specified reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Fish and products which are subject to permitting, documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements include (1) Bluefin tuna, (2) Southern bluefin tuna, (3) Frozen bigeye tuna, (4) Swordfish, and (5) Shark fins. NMFS shall monitor the importation of fish or fish products regulated under this Subpart into the United States and may designate ports for such purpose.

Full text
English
Website
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References - Legislation

Implements

Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971-971k).

Legislation | United States of America | 1975 (2014)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Migratory species, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 (16 U.S.C. 951-962).

Legislation | United States of America | 1950 (2012)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Migratory species, International trade, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX