106TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1651 
AN ACT 
To amend the Fishermen’s Protective Act of 1967 
to extend the period during which reimbursement 
may be provided to owners of United States fish-
ing vessels for costs incurred when such a vessel 
is seized and detained by a foreign country, and 
for other purposes. 
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106TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1651 
AN ACT 
To amend the Fishermen’s Protective Act of 1967 to extend 
the period during which reimbursement may be provided 
to owners of United States fishing vessels for costs in-
curred when such a vessel is seized and detained by 
a foreign country, and for other purposes. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
TITLE I—EXTENSION OF PERIOD 
FOR 
REIMBURSEMENT 
UNDER 
FISHERMEN’S 
PRO-
TECTIVE ACT OF 1967 
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘Fishermen’s Protec-
tive Act Amendments of 1999’’. 
SEC. 102. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR REIMBURSEMENT 
UNDER FISHERMEN’S PROTECTIVE ACT OF 
1967. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7(e) of the Fishermen’s 
Protective Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. 1977(e)) is amended 
by striking ‘‘2000’’ and inserting ‘‘2003’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—Section 7(a)(3) of the 
Fishermen’s 
Protective 
Act 
of 
1967 
(22 
U.S.C. 
1977(a)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘Secretary of the Inte-
rior’’ and inserting ‘‘Secretary of Commerce’’. 
TITLE II—YUKON RIVER 
SALMON 
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘Yukon River Salmon 
Act of 1999’’. 
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SEC. 202. YUKON RIVER SALMON PANEL. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—There shall be a Yukon 
River Salmon Panel (in this title referred to as the 
‘‘Panel’’). 
(2) FUNCTIONS.—The Panel shall— 
(A) advise the Secretary of State regarding 
the negotiation of any international agreement 
with Canada relating to management of salmon 
stocks originating from the Yukon River in 
Canada; 
(B) advise the Secretary of the Interior re-
garding restoration and enhancement of such 
salmon stocks; and 
(C) perform other functions relating to 
conservation and management of such salmon 
stocks as authorized by this or any other title. 
(3) DESIGNATION
AS
UNITED
STATES
REP-
RESENTATIVES
ON
BILATERAL
BODY.—The Sec-
retary of State may designate the members of the 
Panel to be the United States representatives on any 
successor to the panel established by the interim 
agreement for the conservation of salmon stocks 
originating from the Yukon River in Canada agreed 
to through an exchange of notes between the Gov-
ernment of the United States and the Government 
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of Canada on February 3, 1995, if authorized by 
any agreement establishing such successor. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Panel shall be com-
prised of six members, as follows: 
(A) One member who is an official of the 
United States Government with expertise in 
salmon conservation and management, who 
shall be appointed by the Secretary of State. 
(B) One member who is an official of the 
State of Alaska with expertise in salmon con-
servation and management, who shall be ap-
pointed by the Governor of Alaska. 
(C) Four members who are knowledgeable 
and experienced with regard to the salmon fish-
eries on the Yukon River, who shall be ap-
pointed by the Secretary of State in accordance 
with paragraph (2). 
(2) APPOINTEES FROM ALASKA.—(A) The Sec-
retary of State shall appoint the members under 
paragraph (1)(C) from a list of at least three indi-
viduals nominated for each position by the Governor 
of Alaska. 
(B) In making the nominations, the Governor 
of Alaska may consider suggestions for nominations 
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provided by organizations with expertise in Yukon 
River salmon fisheries. 
(C) The Governor of Alaska may make appro-
priate nominations to allow for appointment of, and 
the Secretary of State shall appoint, under para-
graph (1)(C)— 
(i) at least one member who is qualified to 
represent the interests of Lower Yukon River 
fishing districts; and 
(ii) at least one member who is qualified to 
represent the interests of Upper Yukon River 
fishing districts. 
(D) At least one of the members appointed 
under paragraph (1)(C) shall be an Alaska Native. 
(3) ALTERNATES.—(A) The Secretary of State 
may designate an alternate Panel member for each 
Panel member the Secretary appoints under para-
graphs (1)(A) and (C), who meets the same quali-
fications, to serve in the absence of the Panel mem-
ber. 
(B) The Governor of the State of Alaska may 
designate an alternative Panel member for the Panel 
member appointed under subsection (b)(1)(B), who 
meets the same qualifications, to serve in the ab-
sence of that Panel member. 
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(c) 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. 
(d) REAPPOINTMENT.—Panel members and alternate 
Panel members shall be eligible for reappointment. 
(e) DECISIONS.—Decisions of the Panel shall be 
made by the consensus of the Panel members appointed 
under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (b)(1). 
(f) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out their functions, 
Panel members may consult with such other interested 
parties as they consider appropriate. 
SEC. 203. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 
(a) APPOINTMENTS.—The Governor of Alaska may 
establish and appoint an advisory committee of not less 
than eight, but not more than 12, individuals who are 
knowledgeable and experienced with regard to the salmon 
fisheries on the Yukon River. At least two of the advisory 
committee members shall be Alaska Natives. Members of 
the advisory committee may attend all meetings of the 
Panel, and shall be given the opportunity to examine and 
be heard on any matter under consideration by the Panel. 
(b) COMPENSATION.—The members of such advisory 
committee shall receive no compensation for their services. 
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(c) TERM LENGTH.—Members of such advisory com-
mittee shall serve two-year terms. Any individual ap-
pointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration 
of any term shall be appointed for the remainder of that 
term. 
(d) REAPPOINTMENT.—Members of such advisory 
committee shall be eligible for reappointment. 
SEC. 204. EXEMPTION. 
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 
shall not apply to the Panel or to an advisory committee 
established under section 203. 
SEC. 205. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. 
(a) RESPONSIBLE
MANAGEMENT
ENTITY.—The 
State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game shall be 
the responsible management entity for the United States 
for the purposes of any agreement with Canada regarding 
management of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon 
River in Canada. 
(b) EFFECT
OF DESIGNATION.—The designation 
under subsection (a) shall not be considered to expand, 
diminish, or otherwise change the management authority 
of the State of Alaska or the Federal Government with 
respect to fishery resources. 
(c) RECOMMENDATIONS OF PANEL.—In addition to 
recommendations made by the Panel to the responsible 
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management entities in accordance with any agreement 
with Canada regarding management of salmon stocks 
originating from the Yukon River in Canada, the Panel 
may make recommendations concerning the conservation 
and management of salmon originating in the Yukon River 
to the Department of the Interior, the Department of 
Commerce, the Department of State, the North Pacific 
Fishery Management Council, and other Federal or State 
entities as appropriate. Recommendations by the Panel 
shall be advisory in nature. 
SEC. 206. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS. 
(a) COMPENSATION.—Panel members and alternate 
Panel members who are not State or Federal employees 
shall receive compensation at the daily rate of GS–15 of 
the General Schedule when engaged in the actual perform-
ance of duties. 
(b) TRAVEL AND OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES.— 
Travel and other necessary expenses shall be paid by the 
Secretary of the Interior for all Panel members, alternate 
Panel members, and members of any advisory committee 
established under section 203 when engaged in the actual 
performance of duties. 
(c) TREATMENT AS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.—Except 
for officials of the United States Government, all Panel 
members, alternate Panel members, and members of any 
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advisory committee established under section 203 shall not 
be considered to be Federal employees while engaged in 
the actual performance of duties, except for the purposes 
of injury compensation or tort claims liability as provided 
in chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, and chapter 
71 of title 28, United States Code. 
SEC. 207. YUKON RIVER SALMON STOCK RESTORATION 
AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior, in 
consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, may carry 
out projects to restore or enhance salmon stocks origi-
nating from the Yukon River in Canada and the United 
States. 
(b) COOPERATION WITH CANADA.—If there is in ef-
fect an agreement between the Government of the United 
States and the Government of Canada for the conservation 
of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Can-
ada that includes provisions governing projects authorized 
under this section, then— 
(1) projects under this section shall be carried 
out in accordance with that agreement; and 
(2) amounts available for projects under this 
section— 
(A) shall be expended in accordance with 
the agreement; and 
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(B) may be deposited in any joint account 
established by the agreement to fund such 
projects. 
SEC. 208. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary of the Interior to carry out this title $4,000,000 
for each of fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003, of 
which— 
(1) such sums as are necessary shall be avail-
able each fiscal year for travel expenses of Panel 
members, alternate Panel members, United States 
members of the Joint Technical Committee estab-
lished by paragraph C.2 of the memorandum of un-
derstanding concerning the Pacific Salmon Treaty 
between the Government of the United States and 
the Government of Canada (recorded January 28, 
1985), and members of an advisory committee estab-
lished and appointed under section 203, in accord-
ance with Federal Travel Regulations and sections 
5701, 5702, 5704 through 5708, and 5731 of title 
5, United States Code; 
(2) such sums as are necessary shall be avail-
able for the United States share of expenses in-
curred by the Joint Technical Committee and any 
panel established by any agreement between the 
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Government of the United States and the Govern-
ment of Canada for restoration and enhancement of 
salmon originating in Canada; 
(3) up to $3,000,000 shall be available each fis-
cal year for activities by the Department of the Inte-
rior and the Department of Commerce for survey, 
restoration, and enhancement activities related to 
salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in 
Canada, of which up to $1,200,000 shall be available 
each fiscal year for Yukon River salmon stock res-
toration and enhancement projects under section 
207(b); and 
(4) $600,000 shall be available each fiscal year 
for cooperative salmon research and management 
projects in the portion of the Yukon River drainage 
located in the United States that are recommended 
by the Panel. 
TITLE III—FISHERY 
INFORMATION ACQUISITION 
SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘Fisheries Survey Ves-
sel Authorization Act of 1999’’. 
SEC. 302. ACQUISITION OF FISHERY SURVEY VESSELS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, subject to the 
availability of appropriations, may in accordance with this 
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section acquire, by purchase, lease, lease-purchase, or 
charter, and equip up to six fishery survey vessels in ac-
cordance with this section. 
(b) VESSEL REQUIREMENTS.—Any vessel acquired 
and equipped under this section must— 
(1) be capable of— 
(A) staying at sea continuously for at least 
30 days; 
(B) conducting fishery population surveys 
using hydroacoustic, longlining, deep water, and 
pelagic trawls, and other necessary survey tech-
niques; and 
(C) conducting other work necessary to 
provide fishery managers with the accurate and 
timely data needed to prepare and implement 
fishery management plans; and 
(2) have a hull that meets the International 
Council for Exploration of the Sea standard regard-
ing acoustic quietness. 
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(c) AUTHORIZATION.—To carry out this section there 
are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary 
$60,000,000. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 13, 
1999. 
Attest: 
Clerk. 
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