Regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals - Subpart C; General Exceptions (50 CFR 216.21-216.27).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Bycatch Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Marine mammals Endangered species Hunting/capture Hunting rights Hunting authorization/permit Traditional rights/customary rights Enforcement/compliance Protection of species

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Subpart of Part 216 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines general exceptions to prohibitions or other rules such as inconsistency with the provisions of any international treaty, convention or agreement, or any statute implementing the same relating to the taking or importation of marine mammals or marine mammal products; taking o marine mammals by State or local government officials; taking of marine mammals by Alaskan natives (Indians, Aleuts, or Eskimos) for subsistence; marine mammals taken before coming into force of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This part also concerns incidental taking of marine mammals during commercial fishing operations by tuna purse seine vessels in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (ETP)and release, non-releasability, and disposition under special exception permits for rehabilitated marine mammals.

Full text

English

Website

www.ecfr.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Legislation | United States of America | 1972

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Marine area, Data collection/reporting, Research, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX