Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada concerning Pacific Salmon

Place of adoption

Ottawa

Language

English

Entry into force

Mar 18, 1985

Subject

Fisheries, Water

Keyword

Policy/planning Diadromous fish Data collection/reporting International organization Fishery management and conservation International agreement-text Stock enhancement/repopulation Total allowable catch Protected fish species Inland waters Dispute settlement Freshwater resources management

Geographical area

East Pacific

Basin

Yukon

Abstract

The Treaty aims at the conservation and rational management of, and the promotion of optimum production of Pacifc salmon. It provides for the establishment of the Pacific Salmon Commission, which may make recommendations to or advise the Parties on any matter relating to the Treaty. Salmon enhancement programs may be cunducted by each Party so as to: (a) prevent overfishing and provide for optimum production; and (b) provide for each Party to receive benefits equivalent to the production of salmon originating in its waters. The Treaty establishes obligations of the Parties regarding the exchange of preliminary information and the submission of an annual report on fishing activities to be submitted to the other Party and to the Commission. Articles VI and VIII make specific provision regarding Fraser River and Yukon River, respectively. Article VII applies to salmon originating in transboundary rivers. As regards transboundary rivers, Annex IV provides for the establishment of the Joint Transboundary Technical Committee, which shall, inter alia: (a) assemble available information on migratory patterns; (b) examine past and current management regimes; (c) identify enhancement opportunities. The Parties shall improve procedures of coordinated or cooperative management of the fisheries on Transboudary River stocks. Any dispute concerning estimates of the extent of salmon interceptions and data related to questions of overfishing shall be submitted for referral to a Technical Dispute Settlement Board. The Treaty is integrated by the following Annexes: Panels (I); Fraser Panel Area (II); Technical Dispute Settlement Board (III); Transboundary Rivers (IV).

Full text

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References - Treaties

Amended by

Pacific Salmon Fisheries - Agreement Between the United States of America and Canada of 1989

Treaty | Bilateral | Washington | Apr 19, 1989

Keyword: Diadromous fish, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Migratory species, International agreement-text, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152046)