To amend the Central Bering Sea Fisheries Enforcement Act of 1992.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I: Fisheries Enforcement in Central Sea of Okhotsk
Title II: Implementation of Convention on Future Multilateral
Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries
Title I: Fisheries Enforcement in Central Sea of Okhotsk - Sea of Okhotsk Fisheries Enforcement Act of 1993 - Amends the Central Bering Sea Fisheries Enforcement Act of 1992 to prohibit U.S. vessels and nationals from fishing in the Central Sea of Okhotsk except in accordance with an international fishery agreement to which the United States and the Russian Federation are parties.
Title II: Implementation of Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries - Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Convention Act of 1993 - Provides for the implementation of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, including regarding: (1) appointment of U.S. representatives and alternate representatives as Commissioners and on the Scientific Council; (2) handling of requests for scientific advice; (3) the authorities of the Secretary of State; and (4) cooperation between various agencies, private institutions, and organizations.
(Sec. 207) Makes certain actions unlawful, including: (1) violating any regulation issued under this Act or any measure legally binding on the United States under the Convention; (2) resisting, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with certain actions; and (3) transporting, selling, or possessing fish taken in violation of these provisions. Provides for: (1) civil and criminal penalties, permit sanctions, and forfeiture of vessels, cargo, and fish; (2) enforcement by the Coast Guard; and (3) U.S. district court exclusive jurisdiction.
(Sec. 208) Authorizes and encourages the Secretary of State to initiate negotiations with the Government of Canada toward an international fishery agreement for the conservation and management of fisheries of mutual concern in the northwest Atlantic Ocean.
(Sec. 209) Directs the Secretaries of State and Commerce to jointly establish a consultative committee on issues related to the Convention and the agreement with Canada.
(Sec. 212) Authorizes appropriations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2298)
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Management.
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, State.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-316.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-316.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 169.
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Mr. Studds moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8685-8688)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.