Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 102 Part 2.djvu/584

 102 STAT. 1588

PUBLIC LAW 100-424—SEPT. 9, 1988

46 USC 4507.

"§ 4507. Penalties "(a) The owner, chsirterer, managing operator, agent, master, and individual in charge of a vessel to which this chapter applies which is operated in violation of this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter may each be assessed a civil penalty by the Secretary of not more than $5,000. Any vessel with respect to which a penalty is assessed under this subsection is liable in rem for the penalty. "(b) A person willfully violating this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter shall be fined not more than $5,000, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

46 USC 4508. Establishment.

"§ 4508. Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee "(a) The Secretary shall establish a Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee. The Committee— "(1) may advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to the safe operation of vessels to which this chapter applies, including navigation safety, safety equipment and procedures, marine insurance, vessel design, construction, maintenance and operation, and personnel qualifications and training; "(2) may review proposed regulations under this chapter; "(3) may make available to Congress any information, advice, and recommendations that the Committee is authorized to give to the Secretary; and "(4) shall meet at the call of the Secretary, who shall call such a meeting at least once during each calendar year. "(b)(l) The Committee shall consist of seventeen members with particular expertise, knowledge, and experience regarding the commercial fishing industry as follows: "(A) ten members from the commercial fishing industry who— "(i) reflect a regional and representational balance; and "(ii) have experience in the operation of vessels to which this chapter applies or as a crew member or processing line worker on an uninspected fish processing vessel; "(B) three members from the general public, including, whenever possible, an independent expert or consultant in maritime safety and a member of a national organization composed of persons representing owners of vessels to which this chapter applies and persons representing the marine insurance industry; "(C) one member representing each of^ "(i) naval architects or marine surveyors; "(ii) manufacturers of equipment for vessels to which this chapter applies; "(iii) education or training professionals related to fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel safety or personnel qualifications; and "(iv) underwriters that insure vessels to which this chapter applies. "(2) At least once each year, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register and in newspapers of general circulation in coastal areas soliciting nominations for membership on the Committee, and, after timely notice is published, appoint the members of

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