2017 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 97 - Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific
Sec. 7807 - Cooperation in carrying out the Convention
| 16 U.S.C. § 7807 (2017) |
| §7807. Cooperation in carrying out the Convention |
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(a) Federal and State agencies; private institutions and organizations
The Secretary may cooperate with agencies of the United States Government, any public or private institutions or organizations within the United States or abroad, and, through the Secretary of State, the duly authorized officials of the government of any party to the South Pacific Fishery Resources Convention, in carrying out responsibilities under this chapter. (b) Scientific and other programs; facilities and personnelAll Federal agencies may, upon the request of the Secretary, cooperate in the conduct of scientific and other programs and to furnish facilities and personnel for the purpose of assisting the Commission in carrying out its duties under the South Pacific Fishery Resources Convention. (c) Sanctioned fishing operations and biological experimentsNothing in this chapter, or in the laws or regulations of any State, prevents the Secretary or the Commission from— (1) conducting or authorizing the conduct of fishing operations and biological experiments at any time for purposes of scientific investigation; or (2) discharging any other duties prescribed by the South Pacific Fishery Resources Convention. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to diminish or to increase the jurisdiction of any State in the territorial sea of the United States. |
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(Pub. L. 114–327, title II, §207, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1992.) |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 16 - CONSERVATION |
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| Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 97 - CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HIGH SEAS FISHERY RESOURCES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC Sec. 7807 - Cooperation in carrying out the Convention |
| section 7807 |
| 2017 |
| January 12, 2018 |
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| standard |
| 130 Stat. 1992 |
| Public Law 114-327 |
