Title 50

PART 300

Part 300 - International Fisheries Regulations

PART 300 - INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS Authority:16 U.S.C. 951 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 5501 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 2431 et seq., 31 U.S.C. 9701 et seq. Source:61 FR 35550, July 5, 1996, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note:Nomenclature changes to part 300 appear at 64 FR 44431, Aug. 16, 1999, and at 76 FR 59305, Sept. 26, 2011.

50:11.0.2.9.1.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
50:11.0.2.9.1.1.19.1SECTION 300.1
   300.1 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.1.19.2SECTION 300.2
   300.2 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.1.19.3SECTION 300.3
   300.3 Relation to other laws.
50:11.0.2.9.1.1.19.4SECTION 300.4
   300.4 General prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.1.19.5SECTION 300.5
   300.5 Facilitation of enforcement.
50:11.0.2.9.1.2SUBPART B
Subpart B [Reserved]
50:11.0.2.9.1.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Eastern Pacific Tuna Fisheries
50:11.0.2.9.1.3.19.1SECTION 300.20
   300.20 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.3.19.2SECTION 300.21
   300.21 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.3.19.3SECTION 300.22
   300.22 Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.3.19.4SECTION 300.23
   300.23 Persons and vessels exempted.
50:11.0.2.9.1.3.19.5SECTION 300.24
   300.24 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.3.19.6SECTION 300.25
   300.25 Fisheries management.
50:11.0.2.9.1.3.19.7SECTION 300.26
   300.26 Vessel monitoring system (VMS).
50:11.0.2.9.1.3.19.8SECTION 300.27
   300.27 Incidental catch and tuna retention requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.3.19.9SECTION 300.28
   300.28 FAD restrictions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.3.19.10SECTION 300.29
   300.29 Observers.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - South Pacific Tuna Fisheries
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.1SECTION 300.30
   300.30 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.2SECTION 300.31
   300.31 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.3SECTION 300.32
   300.32 Vessel licenses.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.4SECTION 300.33
   300.33 Compliance with applicable national laws.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.5SECTION 300.34
   300.34 Reporting requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.6SECTION 300.35
   300.35 Vessel and gear identification.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.7SECTION 300.36
   300.36 Closed area stowage requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.8SECTION 300.37
   300.37 Radio monitoring.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.9SECTION 300.38
   300.38 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.10SECTION 300.39
   300.39 Exceptions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.11SECTION 300.40
   300.40 Civil penalties.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.12SECTION 300.41
   300.41 Investigation notification.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.13SECTION 300.42
   300.42 Findings leading to removal from fishing area.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.14SECTION 300.43
   300.43 Observers.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.15SECTION 300.44
   300.44 Other inspections.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.16SECTION 300.45
   300.45 Vessel Monitoring System.
50:11.0.2.9.1.4.19.17SECTION 300.46
   300.46 Transshipping requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Pacific Halibut Fisheries
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.1SECTION 300.60
   300.60 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.2SECTION 300.61
   300.61 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.3SECTION 300.62
   300.62 Annual management measures.
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.4SECTION 300.63
   300.63 Catch sharing plan and domestic management measures in Area 2A.
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.5SECTION 300.64
   300.64 Fishing by U.S. treaty Indian tribes.
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.6SECTION 300.65
   300.65 Catch sharing plan and domestic management measures in waters in and off Alaska.
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.7SECTION 300.66
   300.66 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.8SECTION 300.67
   300.67 Charter halibut limited access program.
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.2APPENDIX
   Figure 1 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Sitka Local Area Management Plan
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.3APPENDIX
   Figure 2 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Southern Southeast Alaska Rural and Non-Rural Areas
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.4APPENDIX
   Figure 3 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Northern Southeast Alaska Rural and Non-Rural Areas
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.5APPENDIX
   Figure 4 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Prince William Sound Rural and Non-Rural Areas
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.6APPENDIX
   Figure 5 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna, and Kenai Rural and Non-Rural Areas
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.7APPENDIX
   Figure 6 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands Rural and Non-Rural Areas
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.8APPENDIX
   Figure 7 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Western and Central Alaska Rural and Non-Rural Areas
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.9APPENDIX
   Table 1 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Determination of Commission Regulatory Area 2C Annual Commercial Allocation From the Annual Combined Catch Limit for Halibut
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.10APPENDIX
   Table 2 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Determination of Commission Regulatory Area 3A Annual Commercial Allocation From the Annual Combined Catch Limit for Halibut
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.11APPENDIX
   Table 3 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Determination of Commission Regulatory Area 2C Annual Charter Halibut Allocation From the Annual Combined Catch Limit
50:11.0.2.9.1.5.19.9.12APPENDIX
   Table 4 to Subpart E of Part 300 - Determination of Commission Regulatory Area 3A Annual Charter Halibut Allocation From the Annual Combined Catch Limit
50:11.0.2.9.1.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Fraser River Sockeye and Pink Salmon Fisheries
50:11.0.2.9.1.6.19.1SECTION 300.90
   300.90 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.6.19.2SECTION 300.91
   300.91 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.6.19.3SECTION 300.92
   300.92 Relation to other laws.
50:11.0.2.9.1.6.19.4SECTION 300.93
   300.93 Reporting requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.6.19.5SECTION 300.94
   300.94 Prohibitions and restrictions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.6.19.6SECTION 300.95
   300.95 Treaty Indian fisheries.
50:11.0.2.9.1.6.19.7SECTION 300.96
   300.96 Penalties.
50:11.0.2.9.1.6.19.8SECTION 300.97
   300.97 Inseason orders.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Antarctic Marine Living Resources
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.1SECTION 300.100
   300.100 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.2SECTION 300.101
   300.101 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.3SECTION 300.102
   300.102 Relationship to other treaties, conventions, laws, and regulations.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.4SECTION 300.103
   300.103 Scientific research.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.5SECTION 300.104
   300.104 International Fisheries Trade Permits and AMLR first receiver permits.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.6SECTION 300.105
   300.105 Preapproval for importation of frozen Dissostichus species.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.7SECTION 300.106
   300.106 Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS): Documentation and other requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.8SECTION 300.107
   300.107 Vessel permits and requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.9SECTION 300.108
   300.108 Vessel and gear identification.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.10SECTION 300.109
   300.109 Initiating a new fishery.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.11SECTION 300.110
   300.110 Exploratory fisheries.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.12SECTION 300.111
   300.111 Scientific observers.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.13SECTION 300.112
   300.112 Vessel monitoring system.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.14SECTION 300.113
   300.113 CCAMLR Ecosystem Monitoring Program sites.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.15SECTION 300.114
   300.114 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.16SECTION 300.115
   300.115 Facilitation of enforcement and inspection.
50:11.0.2.9.1.7.19.17SECTION 300.116
   300.116 Penalties.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Vessels of the United States Fishing in Colombian Treaty Waters
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.1SECTION 300.120
   300.120 Purpose.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.2SECTION 300.121
   300.121 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.3SECTION 300.122
   300.122 Relation to other laws.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.4SECTION 300.123
   300.123 Certificates and permits.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.5SECTION 300.124
   300.124 Recordkeeping and reporting.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.6SECTION 300.125
   300.125 Vessel identification.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.7SECTION 300.126
   300.126 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.8SECTION 300.127
   300.127 Facilitation of enforcement.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.9SECTION 300.128
   300.128 Penalties.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.10SECTION 300.129
   300.129 Fishing year.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.11SECTION 300.130
   300.130 Vessel and gear restrictions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.12SECTION 300.131
   300.131 Conch harvest limitations.
50:11.0.2.9.1.8.19.13SECTION 300.132
   300.132 Lobster harvest limitations.
50:11.0.2.9.1.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - United States-Canada Fisheries Enforcement
50:11.0.2.9.1.9.19.1SECTION 300.140
   300.140 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.9.19.2SECTION 300.141
   300.141 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.9.19.3SECTION 300.142
   300.142 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.9.19.4SECTION 300.143
   300.143 Facilitation of enforcement.
50:11.0.2.9.1.9.19.5SECTION 300.144
   300.144 Penalties and sanctions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - U.S. Nationals Fishing in Russian Fisheries
50:11.0.2.9.1.10.19.1SECTION 300.150
   300.150 Purpose.
50:11.0.2.9.1.10.19.2SECTION 300.151
   300.151 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.10.19.3SECTION 300.152
   300.152 Procedures.
50:11.0.2.9.1.10.19.4SECTION 300.153
   300.153 Permit issuance.
50:11.0.2.9.1.10.19.5SECTION 300.154
   300.154 Recordkeeping and reporting.
50:11.0.2.9.1.10.19.6SECTION 300.155
   300.155 Requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.10.19.7SECTION 300.156
   300.156 Prohibited acts.
50:11.0.2.9.1.10.19.8SECTION 300.157
   300.157 Penalties.
50:11.0.2.9.1.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Transportation and Labeling of Fish or Wildlife
50:11.0.2.9.1.11.19.1SECTION 300.160
   300.160 Requirement for marking of containers or packages.
50:11.0.2.9.1.11.19.2SECTION 300.161
   300.161 Alternatives and exceptions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Pacific Albacore Tuna Fisheries
50:11.0.2.9.1.12.19.1SECTION 300.170
   300.170 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.12.19.2SECTION 300.171
   300.171 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.12.19.3SECTION 300.172
   300.172 Vessel list.
50:11.0.2.9.1.12.19.4SECTION 300.173
   300.173 Vessel identification.
50:11.0.2.9.1.12.19.5SECTION 300.174
   300.174 Logbook reports.
50:11.0.2.9.1.12.19.6SECTION 300.175
   300.175 Hail-in and hail-out reports.
50:11.0.2.9.1.12.19.7SECTION 300.176
   300.176 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - International Trade Documentation and Tracking Programs for Highly Migratory Species
50:11.0.2.9.1.13.19.1SECTION 300.180
   300.180 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.13.19.2SECTION 300.181
   300.181 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.13.19.3SECTION 300.182
   300.182 International fisheries trade permit.
50:11.0.2.9.1.13.19.4SECTION 300.183
   300.183 Permit holder reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.13.19.5SECTION 300.184
   300.184 Species subject to permitting, documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.13.19.6SECTION 300.185
   300.185 Documentation, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for consignment documents and re-export certificates.
50:11.0.2.9.1.13.19.7SECTION 300.186
   300.186 Completed and approved documents.
50:11.0.2.9.1.13.19.8SECTION 300.187
   300.187 Validation requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.13.19.9SECTION 300.188
   300.188 Ports of entry.
50:11.0.2.9.1.13.19.10SECTION 300.189
   300.189 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.14SUBPART N
Subpart N - Identification and Certification of Nations
50:11.0.2.9.1.14.19.1SECTION 300.200
   300.200 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.14.19.2SECTION 300.201
   300.201 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.14.19.3SECTION 300.202
   300.202 Identification and certification of nations engaged in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing activities.
50:11.0.2.9.1.14.19.4SECTION 300.203
   300.203 Identification and certification of nations engaged in bycatch of protected living marine resources.
50:11.0.2.9.1.14.19.5SECTION 300.204
   300.204 Identification and certification of nations whose vessels are engaged in shark catch.
50:11.0.2.9.1.14.19.6SECTION 300.205
   300.205 Effect of certification.
50:11.0.2.9.1.14.19.7SECTION 300.206
   300.206 Denial of port privileges and import restrictions on fish or fish products.
50:11.0.2.9.1.14.19.8SECTION 300.207
   300.207 Alternative procedures for nations identified as having vessels engaged in IUU fishing activities that are not certified in this subpart.
50:11.0.2.9.1.14.19.9SECTION 300.208
   300.208 Alternative procedures for nations identified as having vessels engaged in bycatch of PLMRs that are not certified in this subpart.
50:11.0.2.9.1.14.19.10SECTION 300.209
   300.209 Alternative procedures for nations identified as having vessels engaged in shark catch that are not certified in this subpart.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15SUBPART O
Subpart O - Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.1SECTION 300.210
   300.210 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.2SECTION 300.211
   300.211 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.3SECTION 300.212
   300.212 Vessel permit endorsements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.4SECTION 300.213
   300.213 Vessel information.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.5SECTION 300.214
   300.214 Compliance with laws of other nations.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.6SECTION 300.215
   300.215 Observers.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.7SECTION 300.216
   300.216 Transshipping, bunkering and net sharing.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.8SECTION 300.217
   300.217 Vessel identification.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.9SECTION 300.218
   300.218 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.10SECTION 300.219
   300.219 Vessel monitoring system.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.11SECTION 300.220
   300.220 Confidentiality of information.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.12SECTION 300.221
   300.221 Facilitation of enforcement and inspection.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.13SECTION 300.222
   300.222 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.14SECTION 300.223
   300.223 Purse seine fishing restrictions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.15SECTION 300.224
   300.224 Longline fishing restrictions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.16SECTION 300.225
   300.225 Eastern High Seas Special Management Area.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.17SECTION 300.226
   300.226 Oceanic whitetip shark and silky shark.
50:11.0.2.9.1.15.19.18SECTION 300.227
   300.227 Framework for catch and fishing effort limits.
50:11.0.2.9.1.16SUBPART P
Subpart P - Vessels on IUU Vessel Lists
50:11.0.2.9.1.16.19.1SECTION 300.300
   300.300 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.16.19.2SECTION 300.301
   300.301 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.16.19.3SECTION 300.302
   300.302 Port entry by foreign, listed IUU vessels.
50:11.0.2.9.1.16.19.4SECTION 300.303
   300.303 Port access by foreign, listed IUU vessels.
50:11.0.2.9.1.16.19.5SECTION 300.304
   300.304 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.17SUBPART Q
Subpart Q - International Trade Documentation and Tracking Programs
50:11.0.2.9.1.17.19.1SECTION 300.320
   300.320 Purpose and scope.
50:11.0.2.9.1.17.19.2SECTION 300.321
   300.321 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.17.19.3SECTION 300.322
   300.322 International Fisheries Trade Permit.
50:11.0.2.9.1.17.19.4SECTION 300.323
   300.323 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
50:11.0.2.9.1.17.19.5SECTION 300.324
   300.324 Seafood Traceability Program.
50:11.0.2.9.1.17.19.6SECTION 300.325
   300.325 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18SUBPART R
Subpart R - High Seas Fisheries
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.1SECTION 300.330
   300.330 Purpose.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.2SECTION 300.331
   300.331 Definitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.3SECTION 300.332
   300.332 Issuing offices.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.4SECTION 300.333
   300.333 Vessel permits.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.5SECTION 300.334
   300.334 Fisheries authorized on the high seas.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.6SECTION 300.335
   300.335 Bottom fishing.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.7SECTION 300.336
   300.336 Vessel identification.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.8SECTION 300.337
   300.337 Requirements for Enhanced Mobile Transceiver Units (EMTUs).
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.9SECTION 300.338
   300.338 Observers.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.10SECTION 300.339
   300.339 Transshipment on the high seas.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.11SECTION 300.340
   300.340 Prohibitions.
50:11.0.2.9.1.18.19.12SECTION 300.341
   300.341 Reporting.