Antigua Convention Implementing Act of 2015.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Institution Enforcement/compliance High seas

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Act amends the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 to implement the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Established by the 1949 Convention Between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica. It amends the 1950 Act with respect to, among other things: representation of the US on the InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commission; appointment by the Secretary of State of a General Advisory Committee and a Scientific Advisory Subcommittee; rulemaking; enforcement. For prohibitions relating to this Act and enforcement of this Act, see section 606 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Eastern Pacific Tuna Licensing Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 972).

Legislation | United States of America | 1984 (2014)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX