§ 5721. — Yukon River Salmon Panel.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC5721]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 77--YUKON RIVER SALMON
SUBCHAPTER II--CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
Sec. 5721. Yukon River Salmon Panel
(a) Establishment
(1) In general
There shall be a Yukon River Salmon Panel (in this subchapter
referred to as the ``Panel'').
(2) Functions
The Panel shall--
(A) advise the Secretary of State regarding the negotiation
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
restoration and enhancement of such salmon stocks; and
(C) perform other functions relating to conservation and
management of such salmon stocks as authorized by this
subchapter or any other title.\1\
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(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 agreement 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 members, as follows:
(A) One member who is an official of the United States
Government 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 management, who shall
be appointed by the Governor of Alaska.
(C) Four members who are knowledgeable and experienced 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 Governor of Alaska may
consider suggestions for nominations provided by organizations with
expertise in Yukon River salmon fisheries.
(C) The Governor of Alaska may make appropriate nominations 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 Secretary appoints under paragraphs
(1)(A) and (C), who meets the same qualifications, to serve in the
absence of the Panel member.
(B) The Governor of the State of Alaska may designate an
alternative Panel member for the Panel member appointed under
subsection (b)(1)(B) of this section, who meets the same
qualifications, to serve in the absence of that Panel member.
(c) Term length
Panel members and alternate Panel members 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.
(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)
of this section.
(f) Consultation
In carrying out their functions, Panel members may consult with such
other interested parties as they consider appropriate.
(Pub. L. 106-450, title II, Sec. 202, Nov. 7, 2000, 114 Stat. 1941.)
References in Text
This subchapter or any other title, referred to in subsec.
(a)(2)(C), was in the original ``this or any other title''. The
reference to ``any other title'' probably was intended to mean a
reference to any other act.
Short Title
For short title of this subchapter as the ``Yukon River Salmon Act
of 2000'', see section 201 of Pub. L. 106-450, set out as a note under
section 5701 of this title.
