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50 CFR § 300.90-300.97 - International Fisheries Regulations - Fraser River Sockeye and Pink Salmon Fisheries.

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2009)
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 F - Fraser River Sockeye and Pink Salmon Fisheries. (50 CFR, Chapter III, Part 300, Subpart F, § 300.90-300.97).
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Diadromous fish Artisanal fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Indigenous peoples Seasons Offences/penalties Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Subpart of the International Fisheries Regulations implements the Pacific Salmon Treaty Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3631-3644) (Act) and is intended to supplement, not conflict with, the fishery regimes and Fraser River Panel regulations adopted under the Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada Concerning Pacific Salmon, signed at Ottawa, January 28, 1985. The Subpart applies prohibitions and restrictions to sockeye and pink salmon fishing and provides special regulation for Treaty Indian fisheries. The Secretary may issue orders that establish fishing times and areas consistent with the annual Commission regime and inseason orders of the Fraser River Panel. Inseason orders will be consistent with domestic legal obligations.

Full text
English
Website
www.govinfo.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Pacific Salmon Treaty Act.

Legislation | United States of America | 1985 (2014)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Migratory species, International organization, Diadromous fish, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX