North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Act of 1992

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North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Act of 1992 - Provides for the composition, appointment, terms, compensation, and similar matters regarding: (1) the U.S. representation on the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission; and (2) an Advisory Panel to the U.S. Commissioners. Authorizes the Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Commerce, to accept or reject, on behalf of the United States, Commission recommendations. Makes the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) responsible for administering the Convention for the Conservation of Anadromous Stocks of the North Pacific Ocean, this Act, and related regulations. Authorizes any Federal agency, on request of the Commission, to cooperate in the conduct of scientific and other programs, accepting reimbursement from the Commission. Mandates enforcement by the Secretary and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. Sets forth the enforcement authorities of authorized officers. Makes it unlawful to engage in certain activities, including fishing for any anadromous fish in waters designated under this Act as the Convention area, retaining on board any such fish taken incidentally, refusing or resisting boarding or inspection, or violating any provision of the Convention, this Act, or any regulation under this Act. Provides for civil monetary penalties, vessel liability in rem, criminal penalties, and seizure of vessels, gear, stores, and cargo. Creates a rebuttable presumption that all fish on board a vessel seized in connection with a prohibited act were taken or retained in violation of the Convention and this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Convention and this Act. Provides for the disposition of U.S. property held by the Commission on its termination in a manner that would further the purposes of this Act. Repeals the North Pacific Fisheries Act of 1954.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 25 June 1992

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