Fishermen's Protective Act Amendments of 2000
PL 106-450 (H.R.1651), enacted 11/07/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-450—NOV. 7, 2000 
114 STAT. 1941 
Public Law 106-450 
106th Congress 
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 
Nov. 7, 2000 
for costs incurred when such a vessel is seized and detained by a foreign country, 
[HR 1651] 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
TITLE I—EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR F
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REIMBURSEMENT 
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MEN'S PROTECTIVE ACT OF 1967 
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SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the "Fishermen's Protective Act 
Amendments of 2000". 
SEC. 102. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER FISH-
ERMEN'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 Interior" 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 
2000". 
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 negotia-
tion 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 regarding res-
toration and enhancement of such salmon stocks; and 
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Yukon River 
Salmon Act of 
2000. 
Alaska. 
Canada. 
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(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 REPRESENTATIVES ON 
BILATERAL BODY.—^The Secretary 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 agree-
ment for the conservation of salmon stocks originating from 
the Yukon River in Canada agreed to through an exchange 
of notes between the Government of the United States and 
the Government of Canada on February 3, 1995, if authorized 
by any agreement establishing such successor. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—^The Panel shall be comprised of six mem-
bers, as follows: 
(A) One member who is an official of the United States 
Grovemment 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 conservation and manage-
ment, who shall be appointed by the Grovemor of Alaska. 
(C) Four members who are knowledgeable and experi-
enced with regard to the salmon fisheries on the Yukon 
River, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of State 
in accordance with paragraph (2). 
(2) APPOINTEES FROM ALASKA.—<A) The Secretary of State 
shall appoint the members under paragraph (1)(C) from a list 
of at least three individuals nominated for each position by 
the Governor of Alaska. 
(B) In making the nominations, the Grovemor of Alaska 
may consider suggestions for nominations provided by organiza-
tions with expertise in Yukon River salmon fisheries. 
(C) The Grovemor of Alaska may make appropriate nomina-
tions to allow for appointment of, and the Secretary of State 
shall appoint, under paragraph (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 Sec-
retary appoints under paragraphs (1)(A) and (C), who meets 
the same qualifications, to serve in the absence of the Panel 
member. 
(B) The Grovemor 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 absence of that Panel member. 
(c) TERM LENGTH.—^Panel members and alternate Panel mem-
bers shall serve 4-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. 
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(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 canying out their functions, Panel mem-
bers may consult with such other interested parties as they consider 
appropriate. 
SEC. 203. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 
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(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 £iny matter under consideration by the Panel. 
(b) COMPENSATION.—^The members of such advisory committee 
shall receive no compensation for their services. 
(c) TERM LENGTH.—^Members of such advisory committee shall 
serve 2-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.—^Members of such advisory committee 
shall be eligible for reappointment. 
SEC. 204. EXEMPTION. 
16 USC 5723. 
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. 
16 USC 5724. 
(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 recommenda-
tions made by the Panel to the responsible management entities 
in accordance with any agreement with Canada regarding manage-
ment 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. Rec-
ommendations by the Panel shall be advisory in nature, 
SEC. 206. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS. 
16 USC 5725. 
(a) COMPENSATION.—Panel members and alternate Panel mem-
bers who are not State or Federal employees shall receive compensa-
tion at the daily rate of GS-15 of the General Schedule when 
engaged in the actual performance of duties. 
(b) TRAVEL AND OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES.—^Travel 
and 
other necessary expenses shall be paid by the Secretary of the 
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Interior for all Panel members, alternate Panel members, and mem-
bers 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 Grovemment, all Panel members, alternate 
Panel members, and members of any advisory committee estab-
lished 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 ENHANCE-
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MENT PROJECTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—^The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation 
with the Secretary of Commerce, may carry out projects to restore 
or enh£ince salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in 
Canada and the United States. 
(b) COOPERATION WITH CANADA.—If there is in effect an agree-
ment between the Government of the United States and the Govern-
ment of Canada for the conservation of salmon stocks originating 
from the Yukon River in Canada that includes provisions governing 
projects authorized under this section, then— 
(1) projects under this section shall be carried out in accord-
ance with that agreement; and 
(2) amounts available for projects under this section— 
(A) shall be expended in accordance with the agree-
ment; and 
(B) may be deposited in any joint account established 
by the agreement to fund such projects. 
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SEC. 208. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary 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 available each 
fiscal year for travel expenses of Panel members, alternate 
Panel members, United States members of the Joint Technical 
Committee established by paragraph C.2 of the memorandum 
of understanding 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 established and appointed under section 
203, in accordance 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 available for the 
United States share of expenses incurred by the Joint Technical 
Committee and any panel established by any agreement 
between the Government of the United States and the Grovem-
ment of Canada for restoration and enhsincement of salmon 
originating in Canada; 
(3) up to $3,000,000 shall be available each fiscal year 
for activities by the Department of the Interior and the Depart-
ment 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 
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each fiscal year for Yukon River salmon stock restoration and 
enhancement projects under section 207(b); and 
(4) $600,000 shall be available each fiscal year for coopera-
tive 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 Vessel 
Authorization Act of 2000". 
SEC. 302. ACQUISITION OF FISHERY SURVEY VESSELS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—^The Secretary, subject to the availability 
of appropriations, may in accordance with this section acquire, 
by purchase, lease, lease-purchase, or charter, and equip up to 
six fishery survey vessels in accordance 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 techniques; 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 regarding acoustic quietness. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION.—^To carry out this section there are author-
ized to be appropriated to the Secretary $60,000,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2002 and 2003. 
TITLE IV—MISCELLANEOUS 
Fisheries Survey 
Vessel 
Authorization 
Act of 2000. 
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SEC. 401. FISHERIES RESEARCH VESSEL PROCUREMENT. 
Notwithstanding section 644 of title 15, United States Code, 
and section 19.502-2 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations, the 
Secretary of Commerce shall seek to procure Fisheries Research 
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Vessels through full and open competition from responsible United 
States shipbuilding companies irrespective of size. 
Approved November 7, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1651: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 106-197 (Coram, on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 106-302 (Coram, on Coramerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 145 (1999): Sept. 13, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 146 (2000): June 26, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Sept. 18, House concurred in Senate amendment with an 
araendraent. 
Oct. 25, Senate concurred in House araendraent.