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

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

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

Geographical area

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

Abstract

The Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2015 consists of three Titles: Strengthening fisheries enforcement mechanisms (I); Implementation of the Antigua Convention (II); Agreement on port state measures to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (III). Title I amends the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act with respect to, among other things: enforcement mechanisms to stop illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, international cooperation in this field, and actions to improve the effectiveness of international fishery management organizations. The Secretary shall prevent any person from violating this Act, or any Act to which this section applies, in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though sections 308 through 311 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act were incorporated into and made a part of and applicable to this Act and each such Act. The Secretary may develop, maintain, and make public a list of vessels and vessel owners engaged in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing and take appropriate action against listed vessels and vessel owners. The High Seas Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act is amended in provisions concerning negative certification effects. Title I also makes amendments to various other Acts that implement international agreements.

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References - Legislation

Amends

High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act 1995 (Title VI).

Legislation | United States of America | 1995

Keyword: Marine fisheries, High seas, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Convention Act of 1995 (Title II).

Legislation | United States of America | 1995

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

High Seas Fishing Compliance Act of 1995.

Legislation | United States of America | 1995

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, High seas, Foreign fishing, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Migratory species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

High Seas Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act (Public Law 97–389).

Legislation | United States of America | 1992 (2014)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Access right, Harbour, International trade, Foreign fishing, Cartilaginous fishes, High seas, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Convention Act of 1992.

Legislation | United States of America | 1992

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Diadromous fish, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act.

Legislation | United States of America | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act (16 U.S.C. 1385).

Legislation | United States of America | 1990

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fish products, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Marine mammals, Management/conservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act of 1984.

Legislation | United States of America | 1984 (2014)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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