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50 CFR § 635.1-635.71 - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species.

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
64 FR 29135, May 28, 1999.
Long title
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries - Chapter VI - Fishery Conservation and Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce - Part 635 - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species. (50 CFR - Chapter VI - Part 635 - § 635.1-635.71).
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Migratory species Marine fishes Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Landing Data collection/reporting Transshipment Bycatch Inspection International trade Monitoring High seas Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Foreign fishing Authorization/permit Marine mammals Trade in species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Regulations in this Part of Title 50 of the Federal Code of Regulations govern the conservation and management of Atlantic tunas, Atlantic billfish, Atlantic sharks, and Atlantic swordfish under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (ATCA). They implement the 2006 Consolidated Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan and its amendments. The Regulations provide for, among other things, permits and fees, recordkeeping and reporting, vessel and gear identification, at-sea observer coverage, electronic monitoring, restrictions on the use of gear, restrictions regarding (landing) quotas, etc., size, transfer at sea and transshipment, bycatch, denial of import of IUU fishery products, transfer at sea and transshipment. North Atlantic swordfish are managed under the authority of both ATCA and the Magnuson-Stevens Act. South Atlantic swordfish are managed under the sole authority of ATCA. The provisions concerning sharks govern conservation and management of sharks in the management unit, under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.ecfr.gov

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

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (revised edition).

Legislation | United States of America | 1976 (2007)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX