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 PUBLIC LAW 98-623—NOV. 8, 1984

98 STAT. 3409

"(C) to the waters of southeastern Alaska (for the purpose of regulating fishing for other than any species of crab) that are— "(i) north of the line representing the international boundary at Dixon Entrance and the westward extension of that line; east of 138 degrees west longitude; and not more than three nautical miles seaward from the coast, from the lines extending from headland to headland across all bays, inlets, straits, passes, sounds, and entrances, and from any island or group of islands, including the islands of the Alexander Archipelago (except Forrester Island); or "(ii) between the islands referred to in clause (i) (except Forrester Island) and the mainland. "(3) Except as otherwise provided by paragraph (2), a State may not directly or indirectly regulate any fishing vessel outside its boundaries, unless the vessel is registered under the law of that State.".

Alaska.

Vessels.

SEC. 405. EXPORT AUTHORITY REGARDING FISH.

(a) COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.—Section 5(f) of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714c(f)) is amended by inserting "(including fish and fish products, without regard to whether such fish are harvested in aquacultural operations)" after "agricultural commodities". (b) AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT.—Section 402 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1732) is amended— (1) by inserting "(including fish, without regard to whether such fish are harvested in aquacultural operations)" after "United States" the first place it appears; and (2) by striking out the third sentence. (c) FOOD FOR PEACE.—Section 4(c) of the Food for Peace Act of 1966 (7 U.S.C. 1707a(c)) is amended by inserting "(including fish, without regard to whether such fish are harvested in aquacultural operations)" after "agricultural commodity" the second place it appears. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—For purposes of section 135 of the Omnibus 7 USC 1707a Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982 (7 U.S.C. 612c note), the amend- note. ments made by this section shall be considered to have taken effect before the date of the enactment of that Act. SEC. 406. RELINQUISHMENT OF LEGISLATIVE JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN LANDS.

15 USC 1529.

Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary of Commerce, whenever the Secretary considers it desirable, may relinquish to a State, or to a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, all or part of the legislative jurisdiction of the United States over lands or interests under the Secretary's control in that State, Commonwealth, territory, or possession. Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction under this section may be accomplished— (1) by filing with the Governor (or, if none exists, with the chief executive officer) of the State, Commonwealth, territory, or possession concerned a notice of relinquishment to take effect upon acceptance of the notice; or (2) as required by the laws of the State, Commonwealth, territory, or possession.

State and local governments.

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