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S. 1335 (114th)

Ensuring Access to Fisheries Act

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Introduced

13 May 2015

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North Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act This bill authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to promulgate regulations to implement U.S. participation in the North Pacific Fisheries Convention. The convention is designed to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of fishery resources and marine ecosystems in the North Pacific Ocean. The United States must be represented by five commissioners on the North Pacific Fisheries Commission. In addition, a permanent advisory committee is established. Advisory committee members shall represent groups concerned with fishery resources covered by the North Pacific Fisheries Convention. The Department of State has the authority to receive and transmit various communications concerning the North Pacific commission, and can approve or disapprove bylaws and rules adopted by the commission. This bill details NOAA's authority in implementing this bill and measures adopted by the commission. NOAA and the U.S. Coast Guard are required to administer and enforce this bill. This bill lists 16 fishing and shipping activities that are prohibited in the North Pacific Ocean Operators of commercial fishing vessels that do not carry vessel monitoring systems capable of communicating with U.S. enforcement authorities must: notify the U.S. Coast Guard prior to or within a reasonable time after entering the exclusive economic zone of the convention area; ensure that all fishing gear is stowed below deck and not readily available for fishing; and if requested, proceed to a specified location so that a vessel inspection can be conducted.

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