2014 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation (Sections 1 - 7304)
Chapter 76 - Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Convention (Sections 5601 - 5612)
Sec. 5602 - Requests for scientific advice

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 76 - NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES CONVENTION
Sec. 5602 - Requests for scientific advice
Containssection 5602
Date2014
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 5, 2015
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 104-43, title II, §203, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 378.
Statutes at Large Reference109 Stat. 378
Public and Private LawPublic Law 104-43

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16 U.S.C. § 5602 (2014)
§5602. Requests for scientific advice(a) Restriction

The Representatives may not make a request or specification described in subsection (b)(1) or (2) of this section, respectively, unless the Representatives have first—

(1) consulted with the appropriate Regional Fishery Management Councils; and

(2) received the consent of the Commissioners for that action.

(b) Requests and terms of reference described

The requests and specifications referred to in subsection (a) of this section are, respectively—

(1) any request, under Article VII(1) of the Convention, that the Scientific Council consider and report on a question pertaining to the scientific basis for the management and conservation of fishery resources in waters under the jurisdiction of the United States within the Convention Area; and

(2) any specification, under Article VIII(2) of the Convention, of the terms of reference for the consideration of a question referred to the Scientific Council pursuant to Article VII(1) of the Convention.

(Pub. L. 104–43, title II, §203, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 378.)

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