S 2482 · 113th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
North Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act
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EnactedLatest: By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 113-314.(2014-12-12)
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North Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act - Authorizes the Department of Commerce to promulgate regulations to implement the Convention on the Conservation and Management of the High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean for the United States, which was adopted in Tokyo, Japan, on February 24, 2012. (The Convention establishes a regional fisheries management organization to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fisheries resources while protecting the marine ecosystems in the Convention Area.) Applies this Act within the boundaries of any state bordering the Convention Area if specified conditions are met. Requires the President to appoint the U.S. representative to the North Pacific Fisheries Commission. Establishes an advisory committee for the Commission. Requires Commerce to develop a memorandum of understanding with the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, the Pacific Fishery Management Council, and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to clarify the role of each Council with respect to participating in or working with U.S. delegations to international fishery organizations and making recommendations related to fi…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeS. 2482, North Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act
Oct 23, 2014As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on September 17, 2014
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