Handel i gospodarka · 12/10/1994
Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals
NMFS issues this proposed rule to clarify that the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) that make it unlawful for any person or vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, intentionally to set a purse seine net on or to encircle any marine mammal during any tuna fishing operation, apply to all U.S. citizens regardless of the flag of the vessel. This rule also clarifies the geographic scope of the prohibition. This action is intended to clarify statutory language to further the goals and objectives of the MMPA.