16 USC 973l - Observers

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 973l.

Observers

(a)

Required access and assistance; scope of authorities

The operator and each member of the crew of a vessel shall allow and assist any individual identified as an observer under the Treaty by the Pacific Island Parties—

(1)

to board the vessel for scientific, compliance, monitoring and other functions at the point and time notified by the Pacific Island Parties to the Secretary;

(2)

without interfering unduly with the lawful operation of the vessel, to have full access to and use of facilities and equipment on board the vessel which the observer may determine are necessary to carry out observer duties; have full access to the bridge, fish on board, and areas which may be used to hold, process, weigh, and store fish; remove samples; have full access to the vessel’s records, including its log and documentation for the purpose of inspection and copying; and gather any other information relating to fisheries in the Licensing Area;

(3)

to disembark at the point and time notified by the Pacific Island Parties to the Secretary; and

(4)

to carry out observer duties safely.

(b)

Free provision of food, etc., while on vessel

(c)

Removal of fish samples and gathering of other information relating to fisheries

(Pub. L. 100–330, § 14, June 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 599.)

cite as: 16 USC 973l