North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission

1994-01-31Executive Order 12895
Signed by: William J. Clinton
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Headline: Designates North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission as International Organization

What it does: The order designates the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission as a public international organization entitled to privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act.

Real World Impact:
  • Gives the commission legal privileges, exemptions, and immunities in the United States.
  • Affirms the designation does not limit other privileges from agreements or Congress.
Topics: international organization, legal immunity, fisheries, government designation

Summary

This order designates the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission as a public international organization entitled to the privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act.

It identifies that the United States participates in the commission and uses the President's legal authority to make the designation. The order also clarifies that this action is not intended to reduce any privileges the commission may already hold from international agreements or from congressional action.

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