Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102

§758e–4 “central, Western, and South Pacific Ocean Area” Defined

Title 16 › CHAPTER 9A — PRESERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES › § 758e–4

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

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For the rules in sections 758e to 758e–5, the phrase "Central, Western, and South Pacific Ocean" means the part of the Pacific between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south latitude. It also stretches from 120 degrees east longitude to 130 degrees west longitude.

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Title 16, §758e–4

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As used in sections 758e to 758e–5 of this title, the term “Central, Western, and South Pacific Ocean” means that area of the Pacific Ocean between latitudes 30 degrees north to 30 degrees south and from longitudes 120 degrees east to 130 degrees west.

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16 U.S.C. § 758e–4

Title 16, Conservation

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Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102