Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 971


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 971. Definitions

      For the purpose of this chapter - 
        (1) The term "Convention" means the International Convention
      for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, signed at Rio de Janeiro
      May 14, 1966, including any amendments or protocols which are or
      become effective for the United States.
        (2) The term "Commission" means the International Commission
      for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas provided for in article
      III of the Convention.
        (3) The term "conservation recommendation" means any
      recommendation of the Commission made pursuant to Article VIII of
      the Convention and acted upon favorably by the Secretary of State
      under section 971c(a) of this title.
        (4) The term "Council" means the Council established within the
      International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
      pursuant to article V of the Convention.
        (5) The term "exclusive economic zone" means an exclusive
      economic zone as defined in section 1802 of this title.
        (6) The term "fishing" means the catching, taking, or fishing
      for or the attempted catching, taking, or fishing for any species
      of fish covered by the Convention, or any activities in support
      thereof.
        (7) The term "fishing vessel" means any vessel engaged in
      catching fish or processing or transporting fish loaded on the
      high seas, or any vessel outfitted for such activities.
        (8) The term "Panel" means any panel established by the
      Commission pursuant to article VI of the Convention.
        (9) The term "person" means every individual, partnership,
      corporation, and association subject to the jurisdiction of the
      United States.
        (10) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce.
        (11) The term "State" includes each of the States of the United
      States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
      Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States.



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