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Pacific Salmon Treaty Act.

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to give effect to the Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada Concerning Pacific Salmon, signed at Ottawa, January 28, 1985.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Migratory species International organization Diadromous fish Offences/penalties Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act implements the Pacific Salmon Treaty between the United States and Canada of 1985. It establishes the requirements for Commissioners and the subsidiary Northern, Southern, and Fraser River Panels; and authorizes Federal regulatory pre-emption by the Secretary of Commerce to meet treaty obligations. The Act authorizes creation of an advisory committee to assist the U.S. Section and U.S. Panel Sections. This Act also repealed the Sockeye Salmon (or Pink Salmon) Fishing Act of July 29, 1947, and abolished the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission. The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating and the appropriate Regional Fishery Management Council, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the United States international obligations under the Treaty. The Act specifieds prohibited acts and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
legcounsel.house.gov

References - Legislation

Implemented by

50 CFR § 300.90-300.97 - International Fisheries Regulations - Fraser River Sockeye and Pink Salmon Fisheries.

Legislation | United States of America | 1996 (2009)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Diadromous fish, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Indigenous peoples, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX