,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #acje ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #ae1 #bjai,mr4 ,lowenthal 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,fitzpatrick1 ,mr4 ,ted ,lieu of ,california1 ,mr4 ,blumenauer1 ,mr4 ,kilmer1 ,mr4 ,garamendi1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,de,fazio1 ,mr4 ,mc,nerney1 ,ms4 ,brownley of ,california1 ,mr4 ,pocan1 ,mr4 ,schiff1 ,mr4 ,cartwright1 and ,mr4 ,huffman7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to implement the ,agreement on the ,conservation of ,albatrosses and ,petrels1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,albatross and ,petrel ,conservation ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,conservation ,measures ,sec4 #aja4 ,reestablishment of species4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,management of nonnative species4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,habitat conservation and restoration4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,management of human activities4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,education and public awareness4 ,title ,,ii--,prohibited ,acts1 ,permits1 and ,exemptions ,sec4 #bja4 ,prohibited acts4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,authorization of take4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,exemption4 ,title ,,iii--,penalties and ,enforcement ,sec4 #cja4 ,enforcement4 ,title ,,iv--,agreement ,authority ,sec4 #dja4 ,agreement authority4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,reporting4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,general coordination4 ,title ,v--,international ,cooperation and ,assistance ,sec4 #eja4 ,cooperation among nations4 ,title ,,vi--,bycatch and ,equivalent ,conservation ,sec4 #fja4 ,protected living marine resources4 ,title ,,vii--,miscellaneous ,provisions ,sec4 #gja4 ,regulatory authority4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,administration4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,effective date4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,advisory committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,advisory ,committee established by ,article ,,ix of the ,agreement4 7#b7 ,agreement ,each of the terms ,agreement on the ,conservation of ,albatrosses and ,petrels and ,agreement means the ,agreement on the ,conservation of ,albatrosses and ,petrels1 done at ,cape ,town1 ,south ,africa1 on ,february #b1 #bjja4 7#c7 ,covered albatrosses and petrels ,the terms covered albatrosses and petrels and covered albatross or petrel mean any species1 subspecies1 population1 or individual within the taxonomic order ,procellariiformes that is listed under ,annex ,i of the ,agreement1 whether dead or alive1 including any part1 egg1 derivative nest1 or product of such a species1 subspecies1 population1 or individual4 7#d7 ,antarctica ,the term ,antarctica means the area south of #fj degrees south latitude4 7#e7 ,breeding site ,the term breeding site means-- 7,a7 a location in the wild at which any covered albatross or petrel eggs1 tended by the parent birds1 have successfully hatched at any time in the previous #e years2 or 7,b7 a location where reestablishment of breeding covered albatrosses and petrels is underway4 7#f7 ,conservation measure ,the term conservation measure means any action taken for the purpose of achieving or maintaining the favorable conservation status of covered albatrosses and petrels4 7#g7 ,disturb and disturbance ,each of the terms disturb and disturbance means any act that interferes with the natural behavioral patterns of covered albatrosses and petrels1 including migration1 brooding1 nesting1 breeding1 feeding1 or sheltering1 to a point at which such behavioral patterns are abandoned or significantly altered4 7#h7 ,favorable conservation status ,the term favorable conservation status has the meaning given the term in ,article ,i of the ,agreement4 7#i7 ,habitat ,the term habitat means any area within the range1 that contains suitable living conditions for covered albatrosses and petrels1 including appropriate nesting and foraging areas4 7#aj7 ,magnuson-,stevens ,act ,the term ,magnuson-,stevens ,act means the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq474 7#aa7 ,party ,the term ,party means any country 7including the ,united ,states7 or regional economic integration organization that has ratified or acceded to the ,agreement4 7#ab7 ,person ,the term person means-- 7,a7 any individual 7whether or not a citizen or national of the ,united ,states72 7,b7 any corporation1 partnership1 association1 or other entity 7whether or not existing under the laws of any ,state72 and 7,c7 any ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or foreign government or any entity of such a government4 7#ac7 ,range ,the term range means-- 7,a7 all land or water that any covered albatrosses and petrels inhabit1 stay in temporarily1 cross1 or over-fly1 at any time during migration1 breeding1 feeding1 or aggregating2 and 7,b7 any other areas that the ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,commerce determines have been used for any of those purposes4 7#ad7 ,range state ,the term range state means any country-- 7,a7 that exercises jurisdiction over any part of a range2 or 7,b7 the flagged vessels of which are engaged outside of the jurisdictional limits of the country in take1 or in an activity that has the potential to take4 7#ae7 ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council ,the term ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council means any ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council established by section #cjb7;a77#a7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheb7;a77#a774 7#af7 ,secretariat ,the term ,secretariat means the ,secretariat established by the ,parties to the ,agreement pursuant to paragraph #aa of ,article ,,viii4 7#ag7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#ah7 ,take ,the term take means to harmfully interfere with1 harass1 pursue1 hunt1 shoot1 wound1 kill1 trap1 capture1 destroy1 possess1 or collect4 7#ai7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states means-- 7,a7 each of the several ,states2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,d7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 7,e7 ,american ,samoa2 7,f7 ,guam2 7,g7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7,h7 any other commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#bj7 ,waters subject to the jurisdiction of the united states ,the term waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states means-- 7,a7 the waters of the ,united ,states territorial sea under ,presidential ,proclamation #eibh1 dated ,december #bg1 #aihh 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca note72 7,b7 the exclusive economic zone 7as defined in section #ajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,c7 the areas referred to as eastern special areas in ,article #c7a7 of the ,agreement between the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,union of ,soviet ,socialist ,republics on the ,maritime ,boundary1 signed at ,washington1 ,june #a1 #aiij 7,t4 ,doc4 #aja-bb71 including those areas east of the maritime boundary1 as defined in that ,agreement1 that lie within #bjj nautical miles of the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea of ,russia is measured but beyond #bjj nautical miles of the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea of the ,united ,states is measured4 ,i ,conservation ,measures #aja4 ,reestablishment of species ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 as appropriate1 may carry out activities1 based on the best available scientific information1 to reestablish covered albatrosses and petrels within the range4 #ajb4 ,management of nonnative species 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,commerce1 as appropriate1 in consultation with each other and with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 and consistent with this ,act and any other applicable law1 may carry out activities to prevent the introduction of1 eradicate1 or control invasive and nonnative species that have or may have an adverse effect on covered albatrosses and petrels4 7b7 ,included activities ,the activities under subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 implementation of management plans for such invasive or nonnative species2 7#b7 research on and development of practical and effective techniques to eradicate or control invasive or nonnative species2 7#c7 development of regional assessments on established and newly discovered populations of invasive or nonnative species2 7#d7 development of decision-support tools to prevent the introduction or establishment of invasive or nonnative species2 7#e7 development of rapid response approaches and techniques2 7#f7 documentation of-- 7,a7 any invasive or nonnative species that coexist with humans2 and 7,b7 delineation of areas in which eradication or control of those species would be most effective and cost efficient2 7#g7 eradication or control of established populations or individuals of invasive or nonnative species2 and 7#h7 outreach and education related to-- 7,a7 the impacts of invasive or nonnative species on covered albatrosses and petrels2 and 7,b7 the techniques to eradicate or control those species4 #ajc4 ,habitat conservation and restoration 7a7 ,authority of ,secretary 7#a7 ,use of other authorities ,the ,secretary may use authority available under any other laws for the protection of wildlife to conserve1 protect1 and restore breeding sites of covered albatrosses and petrels1 including authority under-- 7,a7 the ,migratory ,bird ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gae et seq472 7,b7 the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq472 7,c7 the ,fish and ,wildlife ,act of #aief 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gdb;a1 et seq472 and 7,d7 any other cooperative or land-acquisition authority vested in the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,management plans and conservation measures ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 may develop and implement management plans and undertake measures for the conservation and protection of covered albatross and petrel habitat4 7b7 ,authority of ,secretary of ,commerce ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 may-- 7#a7 develop and implement management plans and undertake conservation measures in marine habitats to ensure the sustainability of living marine resources that provide food for such covered albatrosses and petrels2 and 7#b7 use authority under law to conserve and protect marine habitat important to the conservation of covered albatrosses and petrels1 including such authority under-- 7,a7 the ,national ,marine ,sanctuaries ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et seq472 and 7,b7 the ,magnuson-,stevens ,act4 #ajd4 ,management of human activities 7a7 ,pollutants and marine debris 7#a7 ,research ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce may undertake scientific research to assess the effects of pollutants and marine debris on covered albatrosses and petrels4 7#b7 ,marine debris ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce may each develop and implement conservation measures to minimize the effects of1 or threats posed by1 marine debris on covered albatrosses and petrels4 7b7 ,prevention1 minimization1 or mitigation of take and disturbance ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce-- 7#a7 in consultation with each other and consistent with the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc et seq47 and any other authority1 may develop and implement measures1 including by issuing regulations1 to prevent1 minimize1 or mitigate-- 7,a7 the take of covered albatrosses and petrels-- 7i7 on lands or in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 by vessels and nationals of the ,united ,states located outside the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 the disturbance of covered albatrosses and petrels-- 7i7 on lands or in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 by vessels and nationals of the ,united ,states located outside the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 notify the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating of any actions taken under this subsection1 to ensure a coordinated effort to prevent1 minimize1 or mitigate the taking of covered albatrosses and petrels2 and 7,b7 if determined necessary1 request that the applicable ,secretary take additional action to prevent or minimize take of covered albatrosses and petrels4 7c7 ,measures ,to address bycatch in fisheries 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council with jurisdiction over the relevant fishery under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,act1 may develop and undertake measures to minimize the bycatch of covered albatrosses and petrels in the fishery4 7#b7 ,monitoring ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with such ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council1 may engage in-- 7,a7 regional assessments of covered albatrosses and petrels interactions with fishing gear to determine the extent and nature of such interactions2 7,b7 collection of covered albatrosses and petrels bycatch data1 including through onboard-observer programs-- 7i7 to determine the nature and extent of covered albatrosses and petrels interactions with ,united ,states fisheries2 and 7ii7 to evaluate the effectiveness of any prescribed mitigation measures2 and 7,c7 research on bycatch-mitigation measures to develop the most practical and effective deterrent measures that reduce such bycatch4 7#c7 ,disclosure of information 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,commerce may disclose1 as necessary and appropriate1 information collected under this ,act to the ,food and ,agriculture ,organization of the ,united ,nations1 regional fishery-management organizations1 or arrangements made pursuant to an international fishery-management agreement1 if such organizations or arrangements have policies and procedures to safeguard such information from unintended or unauthorized disclosure4 7,b7 ,international fishery agreement defined ,in this paragraph the term international fishery agreement has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb74 #aje4 ,education and public awareness ,the ,secretary1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with relevant ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils and others1 may-- 7#a7 make information on the conservation status of covered albatrosses and petrels1 the threats facing covered albatrosses and petrels1 and any actions taken under the ,agreement available to-- 7,a7 the scientific1 fishing1 and seabird conservation communities2 7,b7 the public2 7,c7 relevant local authorities2 7,d7 other decisionmakers2 7,e7 other ,parties2 and 7,f7 other countries2 7#b7 cooperate with other ,parties1 the ,secretariat1 and other persons to develop training programs and general information products and exchange resource materials regarding such conservation2 and 7#c7 provide training programs to ensure that personnel responsible for the implementation of this ,act have adequate knowledge to implement it effectively4 ,,ii ,prohibited ,acts1 ,permits1 and ,exemptions #bja4 ,prohibited acts 7a7 ,in general ,except as authorized by a permit1 authorization1 or exemption under section #bjb or #bjc1 it is unlawful-- 7#a7 to take any covered albatross or petrel2 7#b7 to commit any act with respect to covered albatrosses or petrels that would be prohibited by section #b of the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc7;a77 if covered albatrosses or petrels were treated as migratory birds for purposes of that section2 or 7#c7 to attempt to engage in any act described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of this subsection4 7b7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the prohibitions under this ,act apply-- 7,a7 on lands and in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 to vessels and nationals of the ,united ,states on lands or in waters beyond the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,limitation ,this section shall not apply with respect to any covered albatross or petrel lawfully taken before the effective date of this ,act4 7c7 ,other prohibited conduct ,it is unlawful-- 7#a7 to violate this ,act or any regulation or permit issued under this ,act2 7#b7 to refuse permission to board1 search1 or inspect any vessel that is subject to the control of that person to an officer authorized under section #cja7;b7 to conduct any search1 investigation1 or inspection to enforce this ,act or any regulation or permit issued under this ,act2 7#c7 to forcibly assault1 resist1 oppose1 impede1 intimidate1 or interfere with any officer authorized under section #cja7;b7 in the conduct of any search1 investigation1 or inspection under this ,act2 7#d7 to resist a lawful arrest or detention for any act prohibited by this ,act or any regulation or permit issued under this ,act2 or 7#e7 to interfere with1 delay1 or prevent1 by any means1 the apprehension1 arrest1 or detention of another person1 knowing that the other person has committed an act prohibited by this ,act or any regulation or permit issued under this ,act4 #bjb4 ,authorization of take 7a7 ,permits and regulatory authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 as appropriate1 may1 subject to the limitations of the terms of the ,agreement and other applicable law1 authorize by permit or regulation the deliberate taking of any covered albatrosses and petrels-- 7,a7 to enhance the propagation1 reestablishment1 or survival of those covered albatrosses and petrels2 7,b7 on a selective basis and to a limited extent1 for scientific1 educational1 or similar purposes2 7,c7 to accommodate the traditional needs and practices of indigenous people2 7,d7 for the purposes of assistance or salvage pursuant to the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc et seq472 or 7,e7 in other exceptional circumstances as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,other take ,the ,secretary may authorize by permit or regulation the take of covered albatrosses or petrels not otherwise provided for in this ,act that is incidental to otherwise lawful activities4 7#c7 ,limitations ,a permit or regulatory authorization under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall be limited in area and duration of application2 and 7,b7 shall not-- 7i7 result in the elimination of the favorable conservation status for any covered albatrosses and petrels2 or 7ii7 authorize any activity otherwise prohibited by any other statute or regulation4 7#d7 ,access to breeding sites ,any permit or other regulatory authorization under this subsection that authorizes access to breeding sites of covered albatrosses and petrels1 including for purposes of scientific research1 shall contain terms and conditions to minimize unnecessary disturbance to covered albatrosses and petrels1 and to minimize the impact on their habitats4 7b7 ,exceptions ,the taking of covered albatrosses and petrels is not prohibited by this ,act if-- 7#a7 the taking is necessary to avoid imminent suffering1 serious injury1 additional injury1 or death to any covered albatrosses and petrels hooked or entangled in fishing gear or debris2 7#b7 reasonable care is taken to ensure the safe and expeditious release of the covered albatrosses and petrels2 and 7#c7 the taking is reported to the ,secretary of ,commerce in a timely manner4 #bjc4 ,exemption 7a7 ,military activities 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall not be a violation of this ,act for personnel of the ,department of ,defense to take covered albatrosses and petrels incidental to military activities4 7#b7 ,vessels and aircraft ,this ,act shall not apply to vessels and aircraft entitled to sovereign immunity under international law4 7#c7 ,guidance to avoid or minimize take ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,secretary of ,defense1 may issue guidance to minimize1 to the extent practicable1 the take of covered albatrosses and petrels that is incidental to military activities4 7b7 ,coast ,guard activities 7#a7 ,law enforcement ,nothing in this section shall be considered to limit the authority of the ,coast ,guard to enforce this or any other ,federal law under section #hi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,emergency response ,it shall not be a violation of this ,act for the ,coast ,guard to take any covered albatrosses and petrels incidental to any emergency response or search and rescue activity4 7c7 ,other activities ,take of any covered albatrosses and petrels is not unlawful if the take was caused by any officer who is authorized by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 or the head of any ,federal or ,state agency that has entered into an agreement with the ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,commerce under section #djc1 to enforce this ,act while performing official duties4 7d7 ,bycatch of covered albatrosses and petrels in fisheries ,it shall not be a violation of this ,act for any person to take covered albatrosses and petrels as bycatch incidental to otherwise lawful fishing activities1 if carried out in accordance with applicable measures to minimize the bycatch of covered albatrosses and petrels undertaken pursuant to section #ajd7;c74 ,,iii ,penalties and ,enforcement #cja4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,responsibility 7#a7 ,in general ,this ,act1 and any regulations or permits issued under this ,act1 shall be enforced by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7#b7 ,administration ,subject to the limitations of section #ache of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may1 by agreement1 on a reimbursable basis or otherwise1 use the personnel1 services1 equipment 7including aircraft and vessels71 and facilities of the ,coast ,guard1 and of any ,state agency in the performance of duties under this ,act4 7b7 ,powers of authorized officers 7#a7 ,authorities under ,magnuson-,stevens ,act ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 and the head of any ,federal or ,state agency that has entered into an agreement with either such ,secretary under this section may1 if the agreement so provides1 authorize officers who are under the administrative jurisdiction of such ,secretary or agency to enforce the provisions of this ,act or any regulation promulgated under this ,act4 ,any officer so authorized may enforce this ,act in the same manner1 by the same means1 and with the same jurisdiction1 powers1 and duties as though section #caa of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa7 were incorporated into and made a part of this ,act4 7#b7 ,authorities under ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the head of any ,federal or ,state agency that has entered into an agreement with the ,secretary under this section may1 if the agreement so provides1 authorize officers who are under the administrative jurisdiction of such ,secretary or agency to enforce the provisions of this ,act or any regulation promulgated under this ,act4 ,any officer so authorized may enforce this ,act in the same manner1 by the same means1 and with the same jurisdiction1 powers1 and duties as though section #e of the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjf7 were incorporated into and made a part of this ,act4 7c7 ,penalties 7#a7 ,persons and vessels subject to the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,commerce ,any person or vessel that is subject to the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,commerce and that violates this ,act or any permit or regulation issued under this ,act shall be subject to the penalties1 and entitled to the privileges and immunities1 provided in the ,magnuson-,stevens ,act in the same manner and by the same means as though sections #cjh through #caa of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheh through #ahfa7 were incorporated into and made a part of this ,act4 7#b7 ,persons and vessels subject to the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior ,any person or vessel that is subject to the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior and that violates this ,act or permit or regulation issued under this ,act shall be subject to the penalties1 and entitled to the privileges and immunities1 provided in the ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc et seq47 in the same manner and by the same means as though section #f of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjg7 were incorporated into and made a part of this ,act4 ,,iv ,agreement ,authority #dja4 ,agreement authority 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall each designate an office or program of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service and of the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service1 respectively1 that shall jointly-- 7#a7 function as the ,united ,states ,authority in accordance with ,article ,,vii of the ,agreement1 to undertake1 monitor1 and control all activities carried out in the implementation and enforcement of the ,agreement within the respective jurisdictions of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service and the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service2 and 7#b7 designate a ,united ,states ,representative in accordance with ,article ,,ix of the ,agreement and designate a contact point for the ,united ,states in accordance with ,article ,,vii of the ,agreement4 7b7 ,role of ,united ,states authority ,the ,authority designated under subsection 7a7 shall1 for the purposes of the ,agreement-- 7#a7 monitor all activities that may have an impact on the conservation status of those covered albatrosses and petrels for which the ,united ,states is a range state2 and 7#b7 designate a ,contact ,point as required by ,article ,,vii of the ,agreement for communication with the ,secretariat4 #djb4 ,reporting 7a7 ,report to congress ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and any other ,federal agency1 as appropriate1 shall not later than #a year after the effective date of this ,act1 and every #d years thereafter1 submit a report to the ,congress that includes-- 7#a7 the list of all covered albatrosses and petrels that are subject to this ,act2 7#b7 the status of all covered albatrosses and petrels that occur in the ,united ,states and within the waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 actions taken and those conservation measures believed necessary to achieve and maintain a favorable conservation status for covered albatrosses and petrels4 7b7 ,report to the advisory committee ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce may jointly provide to the ,advisory ,committee1 through the ,secretariat1 a report on the implementation of the ,agreement by the ,united ,states4 #djc4 ,general coordination ,in carrying out this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce-- 7#a7 shall work together and may request that other ,federal agencies take actions1 to achieve or maintain a favorable conservation status for covered albatrosses and petrels2 and 7#b7 shall consult with the heads of other ,federal agencies when taking actions on lands or waters owned by the ,united ,states and under the jurisdiction of those ,federal agencies4 ,v ,international ,cooperation and ,assistance #eja4 ,cooperation among nations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,secretary of ,state may cooperate with other countries to achieve and maintain a favorable conservation status of covered albatrosses and petrels1 including by-- 7#a7 the development of systems for collecting and analyzing data and exchanging information2 7#b7 the exchange of information regarding adoption and enforcement of legislative and other management approaches to conservation of covered albatrosses and petrels2 7#c7 the implementation of education and awareness programs for users of areas in which covered albatrosses and petrels may be encountered2 7#d7 the design and implementation of comprehensive programs for public information in relation to the conservation of covered albatrosses and petrels2 7#e7 the development and implementation of training programs on conservation techniques and measures to mitigate threats affecting covered albatrosses and petrels2 7#f7 the exchange of expertise1 techniques1 and knowledge2 and 7#g7 entering into cooperative arrangements1 including1 as appropriate1 international agreements4 7b7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of ,state1 may provide training1 technical1 and financial support to the ,secretariat1 other international and intergovernmental organizations1 and other countries1 to assist in implementing the objectives of the ,agreement4 ,,vi ,bycatch and ,equivalent ,conservation #fja4 ,protected living marine resources ,section #faj7;e7 of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbfk7e77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 means nontarget fish1 sea turtles1 seabirds1 or marine mammals that are protected under ,united ,states law or international agreement1 including-- 7,a7 the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq472 7,b7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,c7 the ,shark ,finning ,prohibition ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbb note2 ,public ,law #ajf-eeg71 including amendments made by that ,act2 7,d7 the ,convention on ,international ,trade in ,endangered ,species of ,wild ,fauna and ,flora1 done at ,washington ,march #c1 #aigc 7#bg ,,ust #ajhg1 ,,tias #hbdi72 and 7,e7 the ,albatross and ,petrel ,conservation ,act2 but 4 ,,vii ,miscellaneous ,provisions #gja4 ,regulatory authority 7a7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this section-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,commerce may develop and issue regulations as necessary to implement the ,agreement and this ,act with respect to sections #ajc7;b71 #ajd7;c71 #bjc7;d71 and #fja of this ,act2 7,b7 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce may jointly develop and issue regulations as necessary to implement the ,agreement and this ,act with respect to sections #ajb1 #aje1 #dja1 and #djc2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce may each issue regulations as necessary to implement the ,agreement and this ,act with respect to sections #ajd7;a77#b71 #ajd7;b71 and #bja4 7b7 ,consultation ,in issuing regulations under this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall consult each other4 7c7 ,antarctica ,in issuing regulations under this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall consult with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation 7or the designee of such ,director7 on implementation related to ,antarctica4 #gjb4 ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,except as specified in section #fja1 nothing in this ,act repeals1 supersedes1 overrides1 or modifies any provision of ,federal law4 7b7 ,effect on lands and waters 7#a7 ,concurrence required ,nothing in this ,act authorizes the ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,commerce to carry out any activities under this ,act on land or in waters under the area-based management jurisdiction of the other1 unless the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce agree4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in those areas in which neither the ,secretary nor the ,secretary of ,commerce has explicit area-based management jurisdiction1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall carry out this ,act in consultation with each other4 #gjc4 ,effective date ,this ,act takes effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4