Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions - Subpart I - Fishery Negotiation Panels (50 CFR 600.750-600.760).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Institution Governance Procedural matters

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Subpart of Part 600 of the Code of Federal Regulations concerns Fishery Negotiation Panels (FNPs), i.e. advisory committees established by one or more Fisheries Councils or the Secretary of Commerce in accordance with these Regulations to assist in the development of fishery conservation and management measures. A Council or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) may establish an FNP to assist in the development of specific fishery conservation and management measures. NMFS may establish an FNP to assist in the development of specific conservation and management measures required for: (i) A fishery for which the Secretary has authority under section 304(e)(5) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, regarding rebuilding of overfished fisheries; (ii) A fishery for which the Secretary has authority under 16 U.S.C. section 304(g), regarding highly migratory species; or (iii) Any fishery with the approval of the appropriate Council.

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