To Protect Rights of United States Vessels on High Seas ...: Hearing ... on H.R. 9584 ... July 2, 1954 |
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... fishing vessels owned by citizens of the United States . It would provide that , in case of seizure of any such ... industry . Some of these seiz- ures have been made where there was no dispute of material facts with respect to the location ...
... fishing vessels owned by citizens of the United States . It would provide that , in case of seizure of any such ... industry . Some of these seiz- ures have been made where there was no dispute of material facts with respect to the location ...
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... fisheries is well known to everybody , not only on the committee , but to people in the fisheries industry ; and Congress- man Wilson , also from that great State of California , who has talked to me about this bill . I know they are ...
... fisheries is well known to everybody , not only on the committee , but to people in the fisheries industry ; and Congress- man Wilson , also from that great State of California , who has talked to me about this bill . I know they are ...
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... fishing industry as to introduce those bills . We have consolidated our support behind H. R. 9538 and H. R. 9584 , however , as being a reasonable and satisfactory compromise between what the fishing industry needs and wants and what it ...
... fishing industry as to introduce those bills . We have consolidated our support behind H. R. 9538 and H. R. 9584 , however , as being a reasonable and satisfactory compromise between what the fishing industry needs and wants and what it ...
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... Fisheries. Section 2 ( b ) has been agreed to with reluctance by the industry . This pro- vides that where there is a dispute of material fact with respect to the location or activity of the vessel at the time of its seizure this act ...
... Fisheries. Section 2 ( b ) has been agreed to with reluctance by the industry . This pro- vides that where there is a dispute of material fact with respect to the location or activity of the vessel at the time of its seizure this act ...
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... fishing industry is heartily agreeable to this measure of flexibility for these reasons , among others : ( 1 ) Such restrictions will be under law so that we will know where we stand ; ( 2 ) the fishing industry abhors international ...
... fishing industry is heartily agreeable to this measure of flexibility for these reasons , among others : ( 1 ) Such restrictions will be under law so that we will know where we stand ; ( 2 ) the fishing industry abhors international ...
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Page 26 - America with respect to the natural resources of the subsoil and seabed of the Continental Shelf. Having concern for the urgency of conserving and prudently utilizing its natural resources, the Government of the United States regards the natural resources of the subsoil and seabed of the Continental Shelf beneath the high seas but contiguous to the coasts of the United States as appertaining to the United States, subject to its jurisdiction and control.
Page 26 - In cases where the continental shelf extends to the shores of another State, or is shared with an adjacent State, the boundary shall be determined by the United States and the State concerned in accordance with equitable principles. The character as high seas of the waters above the continental shelf and the right to their free and unimpeded navigation are in no way thus affected.
Page 1 - vessel of the United States" shall mean any private vessel documented or certificated under the laws of the United States. SEC. 2. In any case where — (a) a vessel of the United States...
Page 26 - ... these resources frequently form a seaward extension of a pool or deposit lying within the territory, and since self-protection compels the coastal nation to keep close watch over activities off its shores which are of the nature necessary for utilization of these resources; Now, therefore, I, Harry S.
Page 27 - S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the following policy of the United States of America with respect to the natural resources of the subsoil and sea bed of the continental shelf.
Page 46 - A coastal state has a special interest in the maintenance of the productivity of the living resources in any area of the high seas adjacent to its territorial sea.
Page 62 - Section 1, (b). (i) Evidence based upon scientific research indicates that more intensive exploitation of the stock will not provide a substantial increase in yield which can be sustained year after year, (ii) The exploitation of the stock is limited or otherwise regulated through legal measures by each Party which is substantially engaged in its exploitation, for the purpose of maintaining or increasing its maximum...
Page 68 - I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the city of Los Angeles, at its meeting held on January 18, 1939.
Page 24 - The greatest distance to which any respectable assent among nations has been at any time given, has been the extent of the human sight, estimated at upwards of twenty miles, and the smallest distance, I believe, claimed by any nation whatever, is the utmost range of a cannon ball, usually stated at one sea league.