§ 5602. Requests for scientific advice

• (a) A Representative may not make a request or specification described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b), respectively, unless the Representative has first—
  • (1) consulted with the appropriate Regional Fishery Management Councils; and
  • (2) received the consent of the Commissioners for that action.
• (b) The requests and specifications referred to in subsection (a) are, respectively—
  • (1) any request, under Article VII(10)(b) of the Convention, that the Scientific Council consider and report on a question pertaining to the scientific basis for the management and conservation of fishery resources in waters under the jurisdiction of the United States within the Convention Area; and
  • (2) any specification, under Article VII(11) of the Convention, of the terms of reference for the consideration of a question referred to the Scientific Council pursuant to Article VII(10)(b) of the Convention.