Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act of 1984.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Ecosystem preservation Marine area Protection of habitats

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This Act provides the legislative authority necessary to implement the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources with respect to the U.S. The Act prohibits harvesting of Antarctic marine living resources in violation of the Convention. Pursuant to the Act, the Secretary of State is directed to appoint an officer or employee of the U.S. as the U.S. representative to the Scientific Committee for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources established pursuant to Article XIV of the Convention. The Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Science Foundation must designate the U.S. representative to the Scientific Committee. The Secretary of Commerce is responsible for promulgating Regulations to implement the Act. The Director of the National Science Foundation has the responsibility of supporting basic research of the Antarctic marine ecosystem. The Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct directed scientific research, and report to Congress. Federal agencies are required to consult with other agencies and the Marine Mammal Commission as appropriate.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

50 CFR § 300.100-300.116 - International Fisheries Regulations - Antarctic Marine Living Resources.

Legislation | United States of America | 2017 (2019)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Fishing authorization, Inspection, Fishing gear/fishing method, Data collection/reporting, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade, High seas, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

International Trade Documentation and Tracking Programs (50 CFR 300.220-300.325).

Legislation | United States of America | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Foreign fishing, Aquatic animals, Fish products, International trade, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 (PL. No 114-81).

Legislation | United States of America | 2015

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Inspection, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, High seas, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX