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PUBLIC LAW 99-659—NOV. 14, 1986 make a greater contribution if fish resources within the United States Exclusive Economic Zone were more fully utilized; (2) the commercial fisheries of the United States provide significant employment in coastal areas and in processing and distribution centers; (3) fish contribute an important nutritional component to the American diet; (4) increased consumption of seafood in the United States could significantly lower the risk of many cardiovascular diseases; (5) Federally supported development programs for commercial fisheries are unable to meet present and future marketing needs; (6) many fish species are underutilized by the United States fishing industry because of underdeveloped markets; and (7) the United States fishing industry has the potential to expand greatly its contribution to interstate and foreign commerce, favorably affecting the balance of trade.

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SEC. 203. PURPOSE.

16 USCM002.

The purpose of this title is to— (1) strengthen the competitive position of the United States commercial fishing industry in the domestic and international marketplace; » (2) encourage the development and utilization of all species of fish available for harvest by the United States fishing industry; (3) encourage the utilization of domestically-produced fish through enhancement of markets, promotion, and public relations; '• (4) help the United States fishing industry develop methods to improve quality and efficiency in the marketplace; (5) educate and inform consumers on the use of fish; (6) develop better coordination of fisheries marketing and promotion activities with commercial fisheries research and development programs; and . (7) educate and inform the public about the nutritional value of fish in the diet. ..

Research and development.

16 USC 4003.

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SEC. 204. DEFINITIONS.

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As used in this title, the term— (1) "consumer education" means actions undertaken to inform consumers on matters related to the consumption of fish and fish products; (2) "council" means a seafood promotional council established under section 210 of this title; (3) "fish" means finfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and all other forms of aquatic animal life used for human consumption; the term does not include marine mammals and seabirds; (4) "Fund" means the Fisheries Promotional Fund established in section 209 of this title; (5) "harvester" means any individual who is in the business of catching or growing fish for purposes of sale; (6) "importer" means any person in the business of importing fish or fish products into the United States from another country for commercial purposes or who acts as an agent, broker, or consignee for any person or nation that produces, processes or

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