[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC5724]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 77--YUKON RIVER SALMON
SUBCHAPTER II--CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
Sec. 5724. Authority and responsibility
(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) of this section 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 recommendations made by the Panel to the responsible
management entities in accordance
