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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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