16 USC 6907 - Cooperation in carrying out convention

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 6907.

Cooperation in carrying out convention

(a)

Federal and State agencies; private institutions and organizations

(b)

Scientific and other programs; facilities and personnel

(c)

Sanctioned fishing operations and biological experiments

Nothing in this chapter, or in the laws or regulations of any State, prevents the Secretary or the Commission from—

(1)

conducting or authorizing the conduct of fishing operations and biological experiments at any time for purposes of scientific investigation; or

(2)

discharging any other duties prescribed by the WCPFC Convention.

(d)

State jurisdiction not affected

(e)

Application of regulations

(1)

In general

Regulations promulgated under section 6905(a) of this title shall apply within the boundaries of any State bordering on the Convention area if the Secretary has provided notice to such State, the State does not request an agency hearing, and the Secretary determines that the State—

(A)

has not, within a reasonable period of time after the promulgation of regulations pursuant to this chapter, enacted laws or promulgated regulations that implement the recommendations of the Commission within the boundaries of such State; or

(B)

has enacted laws or promulgated regulations that implement the recommendations of the commission within the boundaries of such State that—

(i)

are less restrictive that 2

 So in original. Probably should be “than”.

the regulations promulgated under section 6905(a) of this title; or

(ii)

are not effectively enforced.

(2)

Determination by Secretary

(3)

Hearing

(f)

Review of State laws and regulations

(Pub. L. 109–479, title V, § 508, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3642.)

cite as: 16 USC 6907