Post, p. 268. (A) by striking out "of this Act" the first place it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "described in section 4(b) of the Offshore Shrimp Fisheries Act Amendments of 1975"; (B) by striking out "May 9, 1972" and inserting in lieu thereof "March 14, 1975"; (C) by striking out "the effective date of this Act" the second place it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "such effective date"; (D) by inserting "section" immediately before "8(a) (5)" the second place it appears therein; (E) by inserting immediately after "fishing gear" the following: ", fishing vessels and fishing methods,"; and (F) by striking out ", if the Act had been in effect during such period". (d) Section 5 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1100b-3) is amended (1) by striking out "May 9, 1972" and inserting in lieu thereof "March 14, 1975"; and (2) by striking out "$700" and inserting in lieu thereof "$1,215". (e) Section 6(a) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1100b-4(a)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: "Any funds remaining in the fund shall remain available for expenditure under this Act.". (f) (1) Section 8(a) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1100b-6(a)) is amended (A) by striking out "master" and inserting in lieu thereof "vessel owner, master,"; (B) by striking out the period at the end of paragraph (5) thereof and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: "76) engage in fishing in the area of agreement contrary to regulations establishing a procedure for limiting the number of vessels with permits which may be authorized to fish during any period in 1975 or 1976 as specified in section 3(a).". (2) Section 8(a) (4) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1100b-6(a)(4)) is amended by inserting immediately after "one hundred and sixty" the following: "in 1975 and one hundred and twenty in 1976". (3) Section 8(b) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1100b-6(b)) is amended by striking out "master" and inserting in lieu thereof "vessel owner, master,". (g) (1) Section 9(a) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1100b-7(a)) is amended by inserting immediately after "section 8 hereof" the following: ", or any vessel owner whose vessel is involved in such violation,". (2) Section 9(b) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1100b-7(b)) is amended by inserting immediately after "any proceeding" the following: "against the master or other person in charge of the vessel". (3) Section 9(c) of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1100b-7(c)) is amended by striking out "section 8(a) (1)" and all that follows through "or subsequent violation." and inserting in lieu thereof "section 8.". EFFECTIVE DATES SEC. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the foregoing 16 USC 1100b provisions of this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of note. this Act. (b) The amendments made by subsections (a), (b), (c), (e), (f), and (g) of section 3 shall take effect upon the entry into force of the Agreement Between the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Government of the United States of America Concerning Shrimp, signed on March 14, 1975. Approved July 24, 1975. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT: No. 94-216 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). SENATE REPORT: No. 94-270 (Comm. on Commerce). May 19, considered and passed House. July 11, considered and passed Senate. Public Law 94-62 94th Congress, H. R. 5710 July 25, 1975 An Act To amend the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act for fiscal year 1976 and for the transition period following such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 111 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1420), is amended by striking out “and not to exceed $5,500,000 for fiscal years 1974 and 1975," and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "not to exceed $5,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975, not to exceed $5,300,000 for fiscal year 1976, and not to exceed $1,325,000 for the transition period (July 1 through September 30, 1976),”. SEC. 2. Section 202(c) of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1442 (c)) is amended by striking out "January" and inserting in lieu thereof "March". SEC. 3. Section 204 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1444) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: "There are authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $1,500,000 for the transition period (July 1 through September 30, 1976).". SEC. 4. Section 304 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1434) is amended to read as follows: "SEC. 304. There are authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975, not to exceed $6,200,000 for fiscal year 1976, and not to exceed $1,550,000 for the transition period (July 1 through September 30, 1976) to carry out the provisions of this title, including the acquisition, development, and operation of marine sanctuaries designated under this title.". Approved July 25, 1975. Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, amendment. authorization. Appropriation Report to LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-217 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): May 19, considered and passed House. July 11, considered and passed Senate. Public Law 94-69 August 5, 1975 An Act To amend the Act of August 16, 1971, as amended, which established the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere, to increase and extend the appropriation authorization thereunder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 7 of the Act of August 16, 1971, as amended (Public Law 92-125, 85 Stat. 344; Public Law 92-567, 86 Stat. 1181), is amended to read as follows: "There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce such sums as may be necessary for expenses incident to the administration of this Act, not to exceed the following amounts: (1) $400,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and for each of the 2 fiscal years immediately thereafter; (2) $445,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976; (3) $111,250 for the transitional period (July 1 through September 30, 1976); and (4) $445,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977.". SEC. 2. Section 4 of such Act (33 U.S.C. 857-9) is amended(1) by inserting after "review of" and before "the progress" the following: "national ocean policy, coastal zone management, and”; and National Ad- Atmosphere. (2) striking out "the President." at the end of the second sentence Reports to thereof and inserting in lieu thereof "the President and the Congress.". Congress. Approved August 5, 1975. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-222 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975) May 19, considered and passed House. July 11, considered and passed Senate, amended. Public Law 94-70 August 5, 1975 An Act To give effect to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, signed at Rio de Janeiro May 14, 1966, by the United States of America and other countries, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be Atlantic Tunas cited as the "Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975". DEFINITIONS SEC. 2. For the purpose of this Act (1) The term "Convention" means the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, signed at Rio de Convention Act of 1975. 16 USC 971 note, 16 USC 971 Janeiro May 14, 1966, including any amendments or protocols 20 UST 2887. which are or become effective for the United States. (2) The term "Commission" means the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas provided for in article III of the Convention. (3) The term "Council" means the Council established within the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas pursuant to article V of the Convention. (4) The term "fisheries zone" means the entire zone established by the United States under the Act of October 14, 1966 (80 Stat. 908; 16 U.S.C. 1091–1094), or similar zones established by other parties to the Convention to the extent that such zones are recognized by the United States. (5) The term "fishing" means the catching, taking, or fishing for, or the attempted catching, taking, or fishing for any species of fish covered by the Convention, or any activities in support thereof. (6) The term "fishing vessel" means any vessel engaged in catching fish or processing or transporting fish loaded on the high seas, or any vessel outfitted for such activities. (7) The term "Panel" means any panel established by the Commission pursuant to article VI of the Convention. (8) The term "person" means every individual, partnership, corporation, and association subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (9) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce. (10) The term "State" includes each of the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States. COMMISSIONERS SEC. 3. (a) The United States shall be represented by not more than 16 USC 971a, three Commissioners who shall serve as delegates of the United States on the Commission, and who may serve on the Council and Panels of the Commission as provided for in the Convention. Such Commissioners shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the President. |