6 Rules and regulations in force in the areas of the system
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6 Rules and regulations in force in the areas of the system

 The United States has taken appropriate action to implement international conventions to which it is a party including, where appropriate, adopting domestic legislation and promulgating regulations through domestic law. Relevant laws in force include domestic legislation and regulations to implement the International Convention on Collision Regulations, the Safety of Life at Sea Convention, the International Convention on the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, the International Convention on Oil Pollution, Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, and other treaties. Relevant domestic legislation includes the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Whaling Convention Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Marine Protection Resources and Sanctuaries Act, and a variety of other acts. In some cases, rules have been promulgated including those relating specifically to right whales or governing ship operations. For example, a regulation has been promulgated which prohibits most approaches within 500 yards (460 metres) of a northern right whale. This regulation, as well as other domestic law, is implemented and enforced consistent with international law.

Parent topic: Annex 1 - Description of the Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems for Protection of Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales in Sea Areas off the Northeastern and Southeastern Coasts of the United States
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