§ 3638. General standard

All actions taken under sections 3632 (g),[1] 3633, 3635, and 3636 of this title shall—
(a) take into account the best scientific information available;
(b) result in measures necessary and appropriate for the conservation, management, utilization and development of the Pacific salmon resource, with due consideration of social and economic concerns; and
(c) be consistent with United States obligations under the Treaty, domestic Indian treaties and other applicable law.


[1] See References in Text note below.