Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic - Subpart A - General Provisions (50 CFR 622.1-622.17).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Data collection/reporting Landing Fishing vessel Policy/planning Allocation/quota Fishing authorization Marine fishes Crustaceans International trade Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Subpart of Part 622 of the Code of Federal Regulations, among other things: sets out the purpose and scope of Part 622; gives definitions and acronyms for purposes of part 622 and; defines the relation of regulations contained in Part 622 to other laws and regulations. It also provides for some other matters of general interest to Part 622.

Full text

English

Website

www.ecfr.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | United States of America | 1976

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX