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S. 2484 (113th)

South Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act

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Introduced

17 June 2014

Last action

12 December 2014 · Committee

Status

By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 113-315.

Sponsors

Brian Schatz

Subjects

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Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

South 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 Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean, which was adopted at Auckland, New Zealand, on November 14, 2009. (The Convention includes the objectives of ensuring the long term conservation and sustainable use of fishery resources and safeguarding the marine ecosystems in the Convention Area.) Applies this Act within the boundaries of any state bordering on the Convention Area if specified conditions are met. Requires the President to appoint the U.S. representative to the South Pacific Fisheries Commission. Establishes an advisory committee for the Commission. Requires Commerce to develop a memorandum of understanding with the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council to clarify the role of the Council with respect to participating in or working with U.S. delegations to international fishery organizations and making recommendations related to fishery resources in the Convention Area. Sets forth the Department of State's authority and responsibilities with respect to the Commission. Requires Commerce and the Department of Homeland Security (the department in which the Coast Guard is operating) to administer and enforce this Act, except to the extent otherwise provided for in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Sets forth prohibited fishing and shipping acts in the Convention Area. Establishes notification requirements commercial fishing vessels before entering or transiting the exclusive economic zone of the Convention Area, if the vessels do not carry vessel monitoring systems capable of communicating with U.S. enforcement authorities.

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Timeline

  1. 17 June 2014

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 June 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 September 2014

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 8 December 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 8 December 2014

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 December 2014

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 December 2014

    Floor

    By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 113-315.

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 December 2014

    Committee

    By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 113-315.

    Source: Committee

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