South Pacific Tuna Act of 1987 and Reauthorize the Fishermen's Protection Act

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Excerpt from South Pacific Tuna Act of 1987 and Reauthorize the Fishermen's Protection Act: Hearing Before the National Ocean Policy Study of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundredth CongressThis morning the committee will receive testimony regarding the bill S. 1989, legislation that would implement for the United States the Treaty on Fisheries between the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America.By providing the United States' tuna fishermen access to the foreign fishing grounds throughout the South Pacific through a regional liceas ing program. This Treaty represents an important reaffirmation of the us. Tuna policy and the commitment of the United States government to working closely and cooperatively with the many governments of this region.Clearly. The Treaty has substantial economic and political significance. As many as 15 very independent and unique Pacific Island nations are expected to ratify and participate in this agreement.These island nations are known for their diverse perspectives regard ing sovereignty. Maritime jurisdiction. And their varied relationships with the United States and the Soviet Union. In fact. Few treaties in volve as many distinct governments or pertain to as large a geographic area. I understand that ten million square miles of water rich in tuna are covered by this agreement.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.