Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971-971k). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Legislation Date 1975 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source United States Code - Title 16 - Conservation. Long titleAn Act to give effect to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, signed at Rio de Janeiro May 14, 1966, by the United States of America and other countries, and for other purposes. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Migratory species Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The Act empowers the Secretary of Commerce to administer, implement and enforce all provisions of the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to which the U.S. is a Party and to issue Regulations for these purposes. It also concerns representation of the United States on the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas and establishes an advisory committee. Full text English Website legcounsel.house.gov References - Legislation Implemented by 50 CFR § 300.180-300.189 - International Fisheries Regulations - International Trade Documentation and Tracking Programs for Highly Migratory Species. Legislation | United States of America | 2004 (2016) 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX 50 CFR § 635.1-635.71 - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species. Legislation | United States of America | 1999 (2022) 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 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