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CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
OF HIGHLY
MIGRATORY FISH STOCKS IN THE WESTERN AND
CENTRAL PACIFIC OCEAN
(continued)
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PART III
COMMISSION FOR THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY
MIGRATORY FISH STOCKS IN THE WESTERN AND CENTRAL PACIFIC OCEAN (continued)
SECTION 3. THE TECHNICAL AND COMPLIANCE
COMMITTEE
Article 14
Functions of the Technical and
Compliance Committee
1. The functions of the Technical and Compliance Committee shall be to:
(a) provide the Commission with information, technical advice and
recommendations relating to the implementation of, and compliance with,
conservation and management measures;
(b) monitor and review compliance with conservation and management measures
adopted by the Commission and make such recommendations to the Commission as
may be necessary; and
(c) review the implementation of cooperative measures for monitoring,
control, surveillance and enforcement adopted by the Commission and make such
recommendations to the Commission as may be necessary.
2. In carrying out its functions, the Committee shall:
(a) provide a forum for exchange of information concerning the means by
which they are applying the conservation and management measures adopted by
the Commission on the high seas and complementary measures in waters under
national jurisdiction;
(b) receive reports from each member of the Commission relating to measures
taken to monitor, investigate and penalize violations of provisions of this
Convention and measures adopted pursuant thereto;
(c) in consultation with the Scientific Committee, recommend to the
Commission the priorities and objectives of the regional observer programme,
when established, and assess the results of that programme;
(d) consider and investigate such other matters as may be referred to it by
the Commission, including developing and reviewing measures to provide for the
verification and validation of fisheries data;
(e) make recommendations to the Commission on technical matters such as
fishing vessel and gear markings;
(f) in consultation with the Scientific Committee, make recommendations to
the Commission on the fishing gear and technology which may be used;
(g) report to the Commission its findings or conclusions on the extent of
compliance with conservation and management measures; and
(h) make recommendations to the Commission on matters relating to
monitoring, control, surveillance and enforcement.
3. The Committee may establish, with the approval of the Commission, such
subsidiary bodies as may be necessary for the performance of its functions.
4. The Committee shall exercise its functions in accordance with such
guidelines and directives as the Commission may adopt.
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