Collapse to view only § 5705. Exemption
- § 5701. Purposes
- § 5702. Definitions
- § 5703. Panel
- § 5704. Advisory Committee
- § 5705. Exemption
- § 5706. Authority and responsibility
- § 5707. Continuation of Agreement
- § 5708. Administrative matters
- § 5709. Authorization of appropriations
§ 5701. Purposes
It is the purpose of this subchapter—
(1) to implement the interim agreement for the conservation of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada agreed to through an exchange of notes between the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada on February 3, 1995;
(2) to provide for representation by the United States on the Yukon River Panel established under such agreement; and
(3) to authorize to be appropriated sums necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the United States under such agreement.
(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 702, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 392.)
§ 5702. Definitions
As used in this subchapter—
(1) The term “Agreement” means the interim agreement for the conservation of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada agreed to through an exchange of notes between the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada on February 3, 1995.
(2) The term “Panel” means the Yukon River Panel established by the Agreement.
(3) The term “Yukon River Joint Technical Committee” means the technical committee established by paragraph C.2 of the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Pacific Salmon Treaty between the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada recorded January 28, 1985.
(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 703, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 393.)
§ 5703. Panel
(a) Representation
The United States shall be represented on the Panel by six individuals, of whom—
(1) one shall be an official of the United States Government with expertise in salmon conservation and management;
(2) one shall be an official of the State of Alaska with expertise in salmon conservation and management; and
(3) four shall be knowledgeable and experienced with regard to the salmon fisheries on the Yukon River.
(b) Appointments
Panel members shall be appointed as follows:
(1) The Panel member described in subsection (a)(1) shall be appointed by the Secretary of State.
(2) The Panel member described in subsection (a)(2) shall be appointed by the Governor of Alaska.
(3) The Panel members described in subsection (a)(3) shall be appointed by the Secretary of State from a list of at least 3 individuals nominated for each position by the Governor of Alaska. The Governor of Alaska may consider suggestions for nominations provided by organizations with expertise in Yukon River salmon fisheries. The Governor of Alaska may make appropriate nominations to allow for, and the Secretary of State shall appoint, at least one member under subsection (a)(3) who is qualified to represent the interests of Lower Yukon River fishing districts, and at least one member who is qualified to represent the interests of Upper Yukon River fishing districts. At least one of the Panel members under subsection (a)(3) shall be an Alaska Native.
(c) Alternates
(d) Term length
(e) Reappointment
(f) Decisions
(g) Consultation
(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 704, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 393.)
§ 5704. Advisory Committee
(a) Appointments
(b) Compensation
(c) Term length
(d) Reappointment
(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 705, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 394.)
§ 5705. Exemption
Chapter 10 of title 5 shall not apply to the Panel, the Yukon River Joint Technical Committee, or the Advisory Committee created under section 5704 of this title.
(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 706, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 394; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(126), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4319.)
§ 5706. Authority and responsibility
(a) Responsible management entity
(b) Effect of designation
(c) Recommendations of Panel
(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 707, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 394.)
§ 5707. Continuation of Agreement
In the event that the Treaty between Canada and the United States of America concerning Pacific Salmon, signed at Ottawa, January 28, 1985, terminates prior to the termination of the Agreement, and the functions of the Panel are assumed by the “Yukon River Salmon Commission” referenced in the Agreement, the provisions of this subchapter which apply to the Panel shall thereafter apply to the Yukon River Salmon Commission, and the other provisions of this subchapter shall remain in effect.
(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 708, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 394.)
§ 5708. Administrative matters
(a) Compensation of Panel members
(b) Travel and other expenses
(c) Status as Federal employees
(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 709, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 395.)
§ 5709. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated $4,000,000 for each fiscal year for carrying out the purposes and provisions of the Agreement and this subchapter including—
(1) necessary travel expenses of Panel members, alternate Panel members, United States members of the Joint Technical Committee, and members of the Advisory Committee in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations and sections 5701, 5702, 5704 through 5708, and 5731 of title 5;
(2) the United States share of the joint expenses of the Panel and the Joint Technical Committee: Provided, That Panel members and alternate Panel members shall not, with respect to commitments concerning the United States share of the joint expenses, be subject to section 262(b) 1
1 So in original. Probably should be section “262b”.
of title 22, insofar as it limits the authority of United States representatives to international organizations with respect to such commitments;(3) not more than $3,000,000 for each fiscal year to the Department of the Interior and to the Department of Commerce for survey, restoration, and enhancement activities related to Yukon River salmon; and
(4) $400,000 in each of fiscal years 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999 to be contributed to the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund and used in accordance with the Agreement.
(Pub. L. 104–43, title VII, § 710, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 395.)