§7402 Definitions

Summary

Defines important words used later in the chapter. Agreement — the FAO Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, done at the FAO in Rome, Italy, on November 22, 2009, and signed by the United States on November 22, 2009. IUU fishing — the activities listed in paragraph 3 of the 2001 FAO International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. Listed IUU vessel — a vessel put on an IUU list by a regional fisheries management organization (RFMO) the U.S. belongs to, or on a non‑member RFMO list if the Secretary finds the listing criteria comparable. Magnuson‑Stevens Act — the Magnuson‑Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). Person — has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Magnuson‑Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1802). RFMO/regional fisheries management organization — an RFMO as defined by the FAO Port State Measures Agreement that the U.S. recognizes. Secretary — the Secretary of Commerce or a designee. Vessel — any ship or boat used, equipped, or intended for fishing or fishing activities, including container ships carrying fish not yet landed. Fish — finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and other marine animals and plants, excluding marine mammals and birds. Fishing — catching or trying to catch fish, other activities likely to lead to catching fish, and sea operations that support or prepare for those actions; it does not include scientific research done by a scientific research vessel.