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16 U.S.C. § 7808 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7808. Territorial participation
The Secretary of State shall ensure participation in the Commission and its subsidiary bodies by American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to the extent allowed under United States law.
(Pub. L. 114–327, title II, § 208, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1992.)
16 U.S.C. § 7809 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7809. Exclusive economic zone notification
Masters of commercial fishing vessels of countries fishing under the management authority of the South Pacific Fisheries Convention that do not carry vessel monitoring systems capable of communicating with United States enforcement authorities shall, before or as soon as reasonably possible after, entering and transiting the exclusive economic zone bounded by the Convention Area, ensure that all fishing gear on board the vessel is stowed below deck or otherwise removed from the place it is normally used for fishing activities and placed where it is not readily available for fishing activities.
(Pub. L. 114–327, title II, § 209, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1993.)
16 U.S.C. § 7810 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7810. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated out of funds made available to the Secretary and the Secretary of State $300,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to carry out this chapter and to pay the United States contribution to the Commission under Article 15 of the South Pacific Fisheries Convention.
(b) International cooperation and assistance
(1) In general
Subject to the limits of available appropriations and consistent with applicable law, the Secretary or the Secretary of State may provide appropriate assistance, including grants, to developing nations and international organizations of which such nations are members to assist those nations in meeting their obligations under the South Pacific Fisheries Convention.
(2) Transfer of funds
Subject to the limits of available appropriations and consistent with other applicable law, the Secretary and the Secretary of State are authorized to transfer funds to any foreign government and any international, non-governmental, or international organization, including the Commission, for purposes of carrying out the international responsibilities under paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 114–327, title II, § 210, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1993.)
16 U.S.C. § 7901 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7901. Congressional declaration of national policy
(a) In general
Congress declares that it is the policy of the United States that Federal departments and agencies, in accordance with the missions of the departments and agencies, Executive Orders 12962 and 13443 (60 Fed. Reg. 30769 (June 7, 1995); 72 Fed. Reg. 46537 (August 16, 2007)), and applicable law, shall—
(1) facilitate the expansion and enhancement of hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting opportunities on Federal land, in consultation with the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, State and Tribal fish and wildlife agencies, and the public;
(2) conserve and enhance aquatic systems and the management of game species and the habitat of those species on Federal land, including through hunting and fishing, in a manner that respects—
(A) State management authority over wildlife resources; and
(B) private property rights; and
(3) consider hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting opportunities as part of all Federal plans for land, resource, and travel management.
(b) Exclusion
In this title,1 the term “fishing” does not include commercial fishing in which fish are harvested, either in whole or in part, that are intended to enter commerce through sale.
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4001, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Executive Order 12962, referred to in subsec. (a), is Ex. Ord. No. 12962, June 7, 1995, 60 F.R. 30769, which is set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
Executive Order 13443, referred to in subsec. (a), is Ex. Ord. No. 13443, Aug. 16, 2007, 72 F.R. 46537, which is set out as a note under section 661 of this title.
This title, referred to in subsec. (b), means title IV of Pub. L. 116–9, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756, which enacted this chapter and amended section 704 of this title, section 504 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and section 1304 of Title 31, Money and Finance. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 7911 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7911. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Federal land
The term “Federal land” means—
(A) any land in the National Forest System (as defined in section 1609(a) of this title) that is administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and
(B) public lands (as defined in section 1702 of title 43), the surface of which is administered by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
(2) Secretary concerned
The term “Secretary concerned” means—
(A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to land described in paragraph (1)(A); and
(B) the Secretary, with respect to land described in paragraph (1)(B).
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4101, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 757.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, see section 2 of Pub. L. 116–9, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 7912 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7912. Federal land open to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting
(a) In general
Subject to subsection (b), Federal land shall be open to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting, in accordance with applicable law, unless the Secretary concerned closes an area in accordance with section 7913 of this title.
(b) Effect of part
Nothing in this subchapter opens to hunting, fishing, or recreational shooting any land that is not open to those activities as of March 12, 2019.
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4102, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 757.)
16 U.S.C. § 7914 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7914. Shooting ranges
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary concerned may, in accordance with this section and other applicable law, lease or permit the use of Federal land for a shooting range.
(b) Exception
The Secretary concerned shall not lease or permit the use of Federal land for a shooting range within—
(1) a component of the National Landscape Conservation System;
(2) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
(3) any area that is—
(A) designated as a wilderness study area;
(B) administratively classified as—
(i) wilderness-eligible; or
(ii) wilderness-suitable; or
(C) a primitive or semiprimitive area;
(4) a national monument, national volcanic monument, or national scenic area; or
(5) a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (including areas designated for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System).
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4104, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 759.)
16 U.S.C. § 7931 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7931. Respect for treaties and rights
Nothing in this title 1 or the amendments made by this title— 1
(1) affects or modifies any treaty or other right of any federally recognized Indian Tribe; or
(2) modifies any provision of Federal law relating to migratory birds or to endangered or threatened species.
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4401, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 766.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This title, referred to in text, means title IV of Pub. L. 116–9, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756, which enacted this chapter and amended section 704 of this title, section 504 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and section 1304 of Title 31, Money and Finance. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 7932 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7932. No priority
Nothing in this title 1 or the amendments made by this title 1 provides a preference to hunting, fishing, or recreational shooting over any other use of Federal land or water.
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4402, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 766.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This title, referred to in text, means title IV of Pub. L. 116–9, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756, which enacted this chapter and amended section 704 of this title, section 504 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and section 1304 of Title 31, Money and Finance. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 7933 (CONSERVATION)
§ 7933. State authority for fish and wildlife
Nothing in this title— 1
(1) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary to require Federal licenses or permits to hunt and fish on Federal land; or
(2) enlarges or diminishes the responsibility or authority of States with respect to fish and wildlife management.
(Pub. L. 116–9, title IV, § 4403, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 766.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This title, referred to in text, means title IV of Pub. L. 116–9, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 756, which enacted this chapter and amended section 704 of this title, section 504 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and section 1304 of Title 31, Money and Finance. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, see section 2 of Pub. L. 116–9, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 8002 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8002. Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to support a whole-of-government approach across the Federal Government to counter IUU fishing and related threats to maritime security;
(2) to improve data sharing that enhances surveillance, enforcement, and prosecution against IUU fishing and related activities at a global level;
(3) to support coordination and collaboration to counter IUU fishing within priority regions;
(4) to increase and improve global transparency and traceability across the seafood supply chain as—
(A) a deterrent to IUU fishing; and
(B) a tool for strengthening fisheries management and food security;
(5) to improve global enforcement operations against IUU fishing through a whole-of-government approach by the United States; and
(6) to prevent the use of IUU fishing as a financing source for transnational organized groups that undermine United States and global security interests.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3533, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1999.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle C of title XXXV of div. C of Pub. L. 116–92, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1997, known as the Maritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement Act and also as the Maritime SAFE Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8001 of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 8003 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8003. Statement of policy
It is the policy of the United States_1
(1) to take action to curtail the global trade in seafood and seafood products derived from IUU fishing, including its links to forced labor and transnational organized illegal activity;
(2) to develop holistic diplomatic, military, law enforcement, economic, and capacity-building tools to counter IUU fishing;
(3) to provide technical assistance to countries in priority regions and priority flag states to combat IUU fishing, including assistance—
(A) to increase local, national, and regional level capacities to counter IUU fishing through the engagement of law enforcement and security forces;
(B) to enhance port capacity and security, including by supporting other countries in working toward the adoption and implementation of the Port State Measures Agreement;
(C) to combat corruption and increase transparency and traceability in fisheries management and trade;
(D) to enhance information sharing within and across governments and multilateral organizations through the development and use of agreed standards for information sharing; and
(E) to support effective, science-based fisheries management regimes that promote legal and safe fisheries and act as a deterrent to IUU fishing;
(4) to promote global maritime security through improved capacity and technological assistance to support improved maritime domain awareness;
(5) to engage with priority flag states to encourage the use of high quality vessel tracking technologies where existing enforcement tools are lacking;
(6) to engage with multilateral organizations working on fisheries issues, including Regional Fisheries Management Organizations and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, to combat and deter IUU fishing;
(7) to advance information sharing across governments and multilateral organizations in areas that cross multiple jurisdictions, through the development and use of an agreed standard for information sharing;
(8) to continue to use existing and future trade agreements to combat IUU fishing;
(9) to employ appropriate assets and resources of the United States Government in a coordinated manner to disrupt the illicit networks involved in IUU fishing;
(10) to continue to declassify and make available, as appropriate and practicable, technologies developed by the United States Government that can be used to help counter IUU fishing;
(11) to recognize the ties of IUU fishing to transnational organized illegal activity, including human trafficking and illegal trade in narcotics and arms, and as applicable, to focus on illicit activity in a coordinated, cross-cutting manner;
(12) to recognize and respond to poor working conditions, labor abuses, and other violent crimes in the fishing industry;
(13) to increase and improve global transparency and traceability along the seafood supply chain as—
(A) a deterrent to IUU fishing; and
(B) an approach for strengthening fisheries management and food security; and
(14) to promote technological investment and innovation to combat IUU fishing.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3534, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2000.)
16 U.S.C. § 8011 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8011. Coordination with international organizations
The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, shall coordinate with Regional Fisheries Management Organizations and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and may coordinate with other relevant international governmental or nongovernmental organizations, or the private sector, as appropriate, to enhance regional responses to IUU fishing and related transnational organized illegal activities.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3541, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2001.)
16 U.S.C. § 8012 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8012. Engagement of diplomatic missions of the United States
Not later than 1 year after December 20, 2019, each chief of mission (as defined in section 3902 of title 22) to a relevant country in a priority region or to a priority flag state may, if the Secretary of State determines such action is appropriate—
(1) convene a working group, led by Department of State officials, to examine IUU fishing, which may include stakeholders such as—
(A) United States officials from relevant agencies participating in the interagency Working Group identified in section 8031 of this title, foreign officials, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and representatives of local fishermen in the region; and
(B) experts on IUU fishing, law enforcement, criminal justice, transnational organized illegal activity, defense, intelligence, vessel movement monitoring, and international development operating in or with knowledge of the region; and
(2) designate a counter-IUU Fishing Coordinator from among existing personnel at the mission if the chief of mission determines such action is appropriate.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3542, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2001.)
16 U.S.C. § 8014 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8014. Expansion of existing mechanisms to combat IUU fishing
(a) Mechanisms to combat IUU fishing
The Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Commerce, the Attorney General, and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies shall assess opportunities to combat IUU fishing by expanding, as appropriate, the use of the following mechanisms:
(1) Including counter-IUU fishing in existing shiprider agreements in which the United States is a party.
(2) Entering into shiprider agreements that include counter-IUU fishing with priority flag states and countries in priority regions with which the United States does not already have such an agreement.
(3) Including counter-IUU fishing as part of the mission of the Combined Maritime Forces.
(4) Including counter-IUU fishing exercises in the annual at-sea exercises conducted by the Department of Defense, in coordination with the United States Coast Guard.
(5) Creating partnerships similar to the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative and the Africa Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership in other priority regions.
(b) Information sharing
The Director of National Intelligence, in conjunction with other agencies, as appropriate, shall develop an enterprise approach to appropriately share information and data within the United States Government or with other countries or nongovernmental organizations, or the private sector, as appropriate, on IUU fishing and other connected transnational organized illegal activity occurring in priority regions and elsewhere, including big data analytics and machine learning.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3544, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2003.)
16 U.S.C. § 8015 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8015. Improvement of transparency and traceability programs
The Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy, the Secretary of Commerce, and the heads of other Federal agencies, if merited, shall work, as appropriate, with priority flag states and key countries in priority regions—
(1) to increase knowledge within such countries about the United States transparency and traceability standards for imports of seafood and seafood products;
(2) to improve the capacity of seafood industries within such countries through information sharing and training to meet the requirements of transparency and traceability standards for seafood and seafood product imports, including catch documentation and trade tracking programs adopted by relevant regional fisheries management organizations; and
(3) to improve the capacities of government, industry, and civil society groups to develop and implement comprehensive traceability systems that—
(A) deter IUU fishing;
(B) strengthen fisheries management; and
(C) enhance maritime domain awareness.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3545, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2004.)
16 U.S.C. § 8016 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8016. Technology programs
The Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Commerce, and the heads of other Federal agencies, if merited, shall pursue programs, as appropriate, to expand the role of technology for combating IUU fishing, including by—
(1) promoting the use of technology to combat IUU fishing;
(2) assessing the technology needs, including vessel tracking technologies and data sharing, in priority regions and priority flag states;
(3) engaging with priority flag states to encourage the mandated use of vessel tracking technologies, including vessel monitoring systems, AIS, or other vessel movement monitoring technologies on fishing vessels and transshipment vessels at all times, as appropriate, while at sea as a means to identify IUU fishing activities and the shipment of illegally caught fish products; and
(4) building partnerships with the private sector, including universities, nonprofit research organizations, the seafood industry, and the technology, transportation and logistics sectors, to leverage new and existing technologies and data analytics to address IUU fishing.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2004.)
16 U.S.C. § 8017 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8017. Savings clause
No provision of section 8001 of this title or of this subchapter shall impose, or be interpreted to impose, any duty, responsibility, requirement, or obligation on the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy, the United States Coast Guard when operating as a service in the Department of Homeland Security, or any official or component of either.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3547, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2005.)
16 U.S.C. § 8018 (CONSERVATION)
§ 8018. Capacity building in foreign fisheries
The Secretary, in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall develop and carry out with partner governments and civil society—
(1) multi-year international environmental cooperation agreements and projects; and
(2) multi-year capacity-building projects for implementing measures to address illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, fraud, forced labor, bycatch, and other conservation measures.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXIII, § 11339(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 4105.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 and also as part of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, and not as part of the Maritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement Act or the Maritime SAFE Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 11329 of div. K of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 1885a of this title.