Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§971b–1 Species Working Groups
Title 16 › CHAPTER 16A — ATLANTIC TUNAS CONVENTION › § 971b–1
Summary
U.S. Commissioners may create species working groups to advise Commissioners and the advisory committee on Convention‑covered highly migratory species. Groups are limited to 7 advisory members and 4 scientific members.
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Title 16, §971b–1
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The United States Commissioners may establish species working groups for the purpose of providing advice and recommendations to the Commissioners and the advisory committee on matters relating to the conservation and management of any highly migratory species covered by the Convention. Any species working group shall consist of no more than seven members of the advisory committee and no more than four scientific or technical personnel, as considered necessary by the Commissioner.
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16 U.S.C. § 971b–1
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102