South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025
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Overview
The South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025 amends the South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988 to align U.S. regulations with recent amendments to the South Pacific Tuna Treaty, which was agreed upon in 2016. This bill updates definitions related to ‘fishing,’ ‘fishing vessel,’ and ‘Licensing Area,’ clarifies prohibited acts, and modifies enforcement procedures. It also addresses closed area stowage requirements and observer protocols, aiming to strengthen compliance with the treaty’s obligations.
Key provisions
- Updates definitions of ‘fishing,’ ‘fishing vessel,’ and ‘Licensing Area’ to reflect treaty amendments.
- Clarifies prohibited acts related to treaty compliance, including restrictions on deploying purse seine nets in marine mammal areas.
- Modifies enforcement procedures, including requirements for notifying Pacific Island Parties of legal proceedings and search/seizure authority.
- Repeals the exception for certain civil penalties.
- Establishes requirements for confidential reporting of information related to treaty compliance.
- Updates stowage requirements for closed areas.
- Revises observer protocols.
- Authorizes technical assistance to Pacific Island Parties for fisheries development.
Who is affected
- United States Commercial Fishing Industry
- Pacific Island Countries
- United States Government (specifically the Department of Commerce and the Coast Guard)
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