16 U.S.C. § 4002 : US Code - Section 4002: Congressional statement of purpose

Search 16 U.S.C. § 4002 : US Code - Section 4002: Congressional statement of purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to -
(1) strengthen the competitive position of the United States
commercial fishing industry in the domestic and international
marketplace;
(2) encourage the development and utilization of all species of
fish available for harvest by the United States fishing industry;
(3) encourage the utilization of domestically-produced fish
through enhancement of markets, promotion, and public relations;
(4) help the United States fishing industry develop methods to
improve quality and efficiency in the marketplace;
(5) educate and inform consumers on the use of fish;
(6) develop better coordination of fisheries marketing and
promotion activities with commercial fisheries research and
development programs; and
(7) educate and inform the public about the nutritional value
of fish in the diet.