The Secretary may cooperate with agencies of the United States government,[1] any public or private institutions or organizations within the United States or abroad, and, through the Secretary of State, the duly authorized officials of the government of any party to the WCPFC Convention, in carrying out responsibilities under this chapter.
All Federal agencies are authorized, upon the request of the Secretary, to cooperate in the conduct of scientific and other programs and to furnish facilities and personnel for the purpose of assisting the Commission in carrying out its duties under the WCPFC Convention.
The regulations promulgated pursuant to section 6905(a) of this title shall apply until the Secretary determines that the State is effectively enforcing within its boundaries measures that are not less restrictive than the regulations promulgated under section 6905(a) of this title.
If a State requests a formal agency hearing, the Secretary shall not apply the regulations promulgated pursuant [3] section 6905(a) of this title within that State’s boundaries unless the hearing record supports a determination under paragraph (1)(A) or (B).