Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§7006 Responsibilities of the Secretary
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 89— - PACIFIC WHITING › § 7006
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The Secretary must carry out the Agreement and this chapter and, with the Secretary of State, may accept or reject joint committee recommendations for the United States, make rules needed to implement the Agreement, and cooperate with authorized Canadian officials.
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Title 16, §7006
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(a)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)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.
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16 U.S.C. § 7006
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73