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South Pacific Tuna Act, 1988.

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (1966)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to implement the Treaty on Fisheries between the Governments of certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Enforcement/compliance Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act implements the Treaty on Fisheries between the Governments of Certain Pacific Islands States and the Government of the United States signed in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on April 2, 1987.

Full text
English
Website
www.govinfo.gov

References - Legislation

Implemented by

50 CFR § 300.30-300.46 - International Fisheries Regulations - South Pacific Tuna Fisheries.

Legislation | United States of America | 1996 (2014)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Registration, High seas, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

South Pacific Tuna Amendment (Title VIII of the Fisheries Act 1995).

Legislation | United States of America | 1995

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX