§ 3604. — Regulations and reports.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC3604]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 56--NORTH ATLANTIC SALMON FISHING
Sec. 3604. Regulations and reports
(a) Promulgation of regulations; implementation; applicability
The Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretary of the
Interior and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating, shall promulgate such regulations pursuant to section 553 of
title 5 as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of
the Convention and this chapter, and to implement regulatory measures
that are binding on the United States under the Convention. Any such
regulation may be made applicable, as necessary, to all persons and all
vessels subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, wherever
located.
(b) Preparation and submission of reports by certain Secretaries
The Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretary of the
Interior, shall prepare all statements, reports, and notifications,
required by articles 14 and 15 of the Convention and submit such
documents to the Secretary of State for transmission to the
Organization.
(Pub. L. 97-389, title III, Sec. 305, Dec. 29, 1982, 96 Stat. 1953.)
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the
Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of
Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security,
and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d),
552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of
Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified,
set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
