NOAA Promoting New Steps to Combat IUU Fishing
NOAA is proposing new measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities and forced labor in the seafood supply chain.
The proposed changes are part of a rulemaking process that will include a public comment period after these proposed changes are published in the Federal Register.
NOAA’s proposal broadens the scope of activities that can be considered under the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act when identifying nations for IUU fishing, including pervasive and persistent fishing activities in waters under the jurisdiction of a nation, without authorization or in violation of that nation’s laws.
In addition, fishing activities in waters beyond any national jurisdiction that involve the use of forced labor may be considered by NOAA...