Notes on protection of vessels on the high seas and in territorial waters of foreign countries : US Code - Notes

Search Notes on protection of vessels on the high seas and in territorial waters of foreign countries : US Code - Notes

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1971. "Vessel of the United States" defined.
1972. Action by Secretary of State upon seizure of vessel by
foreign country; preconditions.
1973. Reimbursement of owner for any direct charges paid to
secure release of vessel and crew.
(a) Reimbursement by Secretary of State; "other
direct charge" defined; source of
reimbursement.
(b) Determination and certification of charges by
Secretary of State; reimbursement as lien on
vessel; termination of lien.
1974. Inapplicability of chapter to certain seizures.
1975. Claims for amounts expended because of seizure.
(a) Action by Secretary.
(b) Withholding amount of unpaid claim from foreign
assistance funds.
1976. Authorization of appropriations.
1977. Reimbursement for seized commercial fishermen.
(a) Agreement to reimburse for actual costs,
confiscation or spoilage of fish, and loss of
income.
(b) Distribution of payments according to
commercial fishing practices and procedures.
(c) Establishment of fees; amount of fees; credit
of fees to separate Treasury account; payment
from collected fees; authorization of
appropriations.
(d) Finality of determinations; insured losses.
(e) Effective date.
(f) Definitions.
1978. Restriction on importation of fishery or wildlife
products from countries which violate international
fishery or endangered or threatened species programs.
(a) Certification to President.
(b) Notification to Congress.
(c) Importation of fish products from offending
country prohibited.
(d) Periodic review by Secretary of Commerce or
Secretary of the Interior; termination of
certification; notice.
(e) Penalties; forfeiture; customs laws.
(f) Enforcement.
(g) Regulations.
(h) Definitions.
1979. Fishermen's Protective Fund.
1980. Compensation for loss or destruction of commercial
fishing vessel or gear.
(a) Definitions.
(b) Causes of loss or destruction.
(c) Eligibility for compensation.
(d) Application for compensation; initial
determination of eligibility; amount of
compensation; review of initial determination;
subrogation of United States upon payment.
(e) Surcharge on foreign fishing vessels.
(f) Fishing Vessel and Gear Damage Compensation
Fund; requirements, etc.
(g) Penalty for false or misleading statements.
1980a. Reimbursement of owner for fee paid to navigate
foreign waters if fee inconsistent with international
law.
(a) Reimbursable fees.
(b) Documentation.
(c) Timeliness.
(d) Funding; appropriations.
(e) Claim against foreign government.
(f) "Owner" defined.
1980b. Sanctions for imposition of conditions on U.S. fishing
vessel found inconsistent with international law.
(a) Certification.
(b) Sanctions.
(c) "Fishing vessel" defined.
(d) Sanctions commensurate with conditions
certified.