United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 2482 — North Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act

Last action — By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 113-314.

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Summary

North Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act - Authorizes the Department of Commerce to promulgate regulations to implement the Convention on the Conservation and Management of the High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean for the United States, which was adopted in Tokyo, Japan, on February 24, 2012. (The Convention establishes a regional fisheries management organization to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fisheries resources while protecting the marine ecosystems in the Convention Area.) Applies this Act within the boundaries of any state bordering the Convention Area if specified conditions are met. Requires the President to appoint the U.S. representative to the North Pacific Fisheries Commission. Establishes an advisory committee for the Commission. Requires Commerce to develop a memorandum of understanding with the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, the Pacific Fishery Management Council, and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to clarify the role of each Council with respect to participating in or working with U.S. delegations to international fishery organizations and making recommendations related to fishery resources in the Convention Area. Sets forth the Department of State's authority and responsibilities with respect to the Commission. Requires Commerce and the Department of Homeland Security (the department in which the Coast Guard is operating) to administer and enforce this Act, except to the extent otherwise provided for in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Sets forth prohibited fishing and shipping acts in the Convention Area. Establishes notification requirements for commercial fishing vessels before entering or transiting the exclusive economic zone of the Convention Area, if the vessels do not carry vessel monitoring systems capable of communicating with U.S. enforcement authorities.

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Action History

  1. By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 113-314.

  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 621.

  3. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  4. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2482 do?
North Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act - Authorizes the Department of Commerce to promulgate regulations to implement the Convention on the Conservation and Management of the High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean for the United States, which was adopted in Tokyo, Japan, on February 24, 2012. (The Convention establishes a regional fisheries management organization to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fisheries resources while protecting the marine ecosystems in the Convention Area.) Applies this Act within the boundaries of any state bordering the Convention Area if specified conditions are met. Requires the President to appoint the U.S. representative to the North Pacific Fisheries Commission. Establishes an advisory committee for the Commission. Requires Commerce to develop a memorandum of understanding with the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, the Pacific Fishery Management Council, and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to clarify the role of each Council with respect to participating in or working with U.S. delegations to international fishery organizations and making recommendations related to fishery resources in the Convention Area. Sets forth the Department of State's authority and responsibilities with respect to the Commission. Requires Commerce and the Department of Homeland Security (the department in which the Coast Guard is operating) to administer and enforce this Act, except to the extent otherwise provided for in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Sets forth prohibited fishing and shipping acts in the Convention Area. Establishes notification requirements for commercial fishing vessels before entering or transiting the exclusive economic zone of the Convention Area, if the vessels do not carry vessel monitoring systems capable of communicating with U.S. enforcement authorities.
Who sponsors S 2482?
S 2482 is sponsored by Mark Begich (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2482?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 2482?
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