16 U.S. Code § 6881 - Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) Exclusive economic zone

The term “exclusive economic zone” has the meaning given that term in section 107 of title 46.

(2) Fishing restriction

The term “fishing restriction” means a restriction on fishing in a federally managed fishery established under section 1853(b)(2) of this title, including—

(A) a full or partial fishing closure, in terms of both area and duration, or a seasonal closure;

(B) a no-catch zone in the fishery;

(C) a restriction on the method of catch for the fishery; and

(D) another restriction on fishing, as determined by the Secretary.

(3) Indian Tribe; Tribal organization

The terms “Indian Tribe” and “Tribal organization” have the meanings given those terms in section 5304 of title 25.

(4) Native Hawaiian organization

The term “Native Hawaiian organization” has the meaning given the term in section 7517 of title 20, except that the term includes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs of the State of Hawaii.

(5) Nonprofit organization

The term “nonprofit organization” means an organization that is described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such title.

(6) Recreational vessel

The term “recreational vessel” has the meaning given that term in section 2101 of title 46.

(7) Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

(Pub. L. 119–116, § 2, Sept. 25, 2026, 140 Stat. 1057.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 119–116, § 1, Sept. 25, 2026, 140 Stat. 1057, provided that:

“This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act’.”