§ 8012. Engagement of diplomatic missions of the United States

Not later than 1 year after December 20, 2019 , each chief of mission (as defined in section 3902 of title 22 ) to a relevant country in a priority region or to a priority flag state may, if the Secretary of State determines such action is appropriate—

• (1) convene a working group, led by Department of State officials, to examine IUU fishing, which may include stakeholders such as—
  • (A) United States officials from relevant agencies participating in the interagency Working Group identified in section 8031 of this title , foreign officials, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and representatives of local fishermen in the region; and
  • (B) experts on IUU fishing, law enforcement, criminal justice, transnational organized illegal activity, defense, intelligence, vessel movement monitoring, and international development operating in or with knowledge of the region; and
• (2) designate a counter-IUU Fishing Coordinator from among existing personnel at the mission if the chief of mission determines such action is appropriate.