16 USC 3631 – Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term—
(a) “Commission” means the Pacific Salmon Commission established by the Treaty;
(b) “enhancement” means manmade improvements to natural habitats, or the application of artificial fish culture technology, that will lead to the increase of salmon stocks;
(c) “Magnuson Act” means the Act entitled “the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,” as approved April 13, 1976, and as later amended (16 U.S.C. section 1801 et seq.);
(d) “Panel” means any of the Panels established by the Treaty;
(e) “person” means any individual (whether or not a citizen or national of the United States), any corporation, partnership, association, or other entity (whether or not organized or existing under the laws of any State);
(f) “salmon” means any anadromous species of the family Salmonidae and genus Oncorhynchus, commonly known as Pacific salmon, including but not limited to:
| Popular names | Scientific name |
|---|---|
| Chinook or King Salmon | Oncorhynchus tshawytscha |
| Coho or Silver Salmon | Oncorhynchus kisutch |
| Pink or Humpback Salmon | Oncorhynchus gorbuscha |
| Chum or Dog Salmon | Oncorhynchus keta |
| Sockeye or Red Salmon | Oncorhynchus nerka |
and shall also include Steelhead (Salmo gairdneri);
(g) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce;
(h) “Treaty” means the Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada Concerning Pacific Salmon, signed at Ottawa, January 28, 1985;
(i) “treaty Indian tribe” means any of the federally recognized Indian tribes of the Columbia River basin, Washington coast or Puget Sound areas having reserved fishing rights to salmon stocks subject to the Treaty under treaties with the United States Government; and
(j) “United States Section” means the four United States Commissioners appointed by the President pursuant to this chapter.
Terms Used In 16 USC 3631
- association: when used in reference to a corporation, shall be deemed to embrace the words "successors and assigns of such company or association" in like manner as if these last-named words, or words of similar import, were expressed. See 1 USC 5
- Commission: means the Pacific Salmon Commission established by the Treaty. See 16 USC 3631
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See 1 USC 8
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- salmon: means any anadromous species of the family Salmonidae and genus Oncorhynchus, commonly known as Pacific salmon, including but not limited to:
Popular names Scientific name Chinook or King Salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Coho or Silver Salmon Oncorhynchus kisutch Pink or Humpback Salmon Oncorhynchus gorbuscha Chum or Dog Salmon Oncorhynchus keta Sockeye or Red Salmon Oncorhynchus nerka and shall also include Steelhead (Salmo gairdneri). See 16 USC 3631
- Secretary: means the Secretary of Commerce. See 16 USC 3631
- Treaty: means the Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada Concerning Pacific Salmon, signed at Ottawa, January 28, 1985. See 16 USC 3631