2021 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 77 - Yukon River Salmon
Subchapter I - Implementation of Interim Agreement
Sec. 5703 - Panel

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 5703 (2021)
Section Name §5703. Panel
Section Text (a) Representation

The United States shall be represented on the Panel by six individuals, of whom—

(1) one shall be an official of the United States Government with expertise in salmon conservation and management;

(2) one shall be an official of the State of Alaska with expertise in salmon conservation and management; and

(3) four shall be knowledgeable and experienced with regard to the salmon fisheries on the Yukon River.

(b) Appointments

Panel members shall be appointed as follows:

(1) The Panel member described in subsection (a)(1) shall be appointed by the Secretary of State.

(2) The Panel member described in subsection (a)(2) shall be appointed by the Governor of Alaska.

(3) The Panel members described in subsection (a)(3) shall be appointed by the Secretary of State from a list of at least 3 individuals nominated for each position by the Governor of Alaska. The Governor of Alaska may consider suggestions for nominations provided by organizations with expertise in Yukon River salmon fisheries. The Governor of Alaska may make appropriate nominations to allow for, and the Secretary of State shall appoint, at least one member under subsection (a)(3) who is qualified to represent the interests of Lower Yukon River fishing districts, and at least one member who is qualified to represent the interests of Upper Yukon River fishing districts. At least one of the Panel members under subsection (a)(3) shall be an Alaska Native.

(c) Alternates

The Secretary of State may designate an alternate Panel member for each Panel member the Secretary appoints under subsections 1 (b)(1) and (3), who meets the same qualifications, to serve in the absence of the Panel member. The Governor of the State of Alaska may designate an alternative Panel member for the Panel member appointed under subsection (b)(2), who meets the same qualifications, to serve in the absence of that Panel member.

(d) Term length

Panel members and alternate Panel members shall serve four-year terms. Any individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of any term shall be appointed for the remainder of that term.

(e) Reappointment

Panel members and alternate Panel members shall be eligible for reappointment.

(f) Decisions

Decisions by the United States section of the Panel shall be made by the consensus of the Panel members appointed under paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a).

(g) Consultation

In carrying out their functions under the Agreement, Panel members may consult with such other interested parties as they consider appropriate.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, §704, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 393.)

Footnotes

1 So in original. Probably should be "subsection".

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 77 - YUKON RIVER SALMON
SUBCHAPTER I - IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERIM AGREEMENT
Sec. 5703 - Panel
Contains section 5703
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 109 Stat. 393
Public Law References Public Law 104-43
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