[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC5006]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 70--NORTH PACIFIC ANADROMOUS STOCKS CONVENTION
Sec. 5006. Administration and enforcement of Convention
(a) Responsibilities
The Secretary of Commerce shall be responsible for administering
provisions of the Convention, this chapter, and regulations issued under
this chapter. The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of
Commerce and the Secretary of Transportation, shall be responsible for
coordinating the participation of the United States in the Commission.
(b) Consultation and cooperation
In carrying out such functions, the Secretary of Commerce--
(1) shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation
and the United States Section, issue such regulations as may be
necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Convention
and this chapter; a