16 U.S.C. § 7006

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 7006 - Responsibilities of the Secretary

(a) In general

The Secretary is responsible for carrying out the Agreement and this chapter, including the authority, to be exercised in consultation with the Secretary of State, to accept or reject, on behalf of the United States, recommendations made by the joint management committee.

(b) Regulations; cooperation with Canadian officials

In exercising responsibilities under this chapter, the Secretary-

(1) may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Agreement and this chapter; and

(2) with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may cooperate with officials of the Canadian Government duly authorized to carry out the Agreement.

16 U.S.C. § 7006

Pub. L. 109-479, title VI, §607, Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3646.

Agreement

The term "Agreement" means the Agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada on Pacific Hake/Whiting, signed at Seattle, Washington, on November 21, 2003.

Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce.

joint management committee

The term "joint management committee" means the joint management committee established by the Agreement.