New Conservation Measures for Antarctic Fishing Under the Auspices of CCAMLR

Résumé

At its Nineteenth Meeting in Hobart, Tasmania, October 23 to November 3, 2000, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), of which the United States is a member, adopted conservation measures, pending countries' approval, pertaining to fishing in the CCAMLR Convention Area. All the measures were agreed upon in accordance with Article IX of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. Measures adopted restrict overall catches of certain species of fish and crabs, restrict fishing in certain areas, specify implementation and inspection obligations supporting the Catch Documentation Scheme of Contracting Parties, and promote compliance with CCAMLR measures by non-Contracting Party vessels. A complete list of all Conservation Measures in force, including those adopted at the Nineteenth Meeting are obtainable on request through the Department of State's Office of Oceans Affairs or by Internet at www.ccamlr.org. This notice, therefore, together with the U.S. regulations referenced under the Supplementary Information provides a comprehensive register of all current U.S. obligations under CCAMLR.