fishing vessel detection and lack of classification capability. Table 2 

 identifies significant instances of auxiliary function capabilities of 

 the kind described above. 



B. Conclusions 



The significant conclusions reached on the basis of this brief 

 survey are itemized below. Because it was necessary to establish an 

 enforcement environment framework within which to examine the potential 

 of remote sensing techniques, some consideration had to be given to the 

 overall problem of enforcing the 200-nmi fishing zone. From this part 

 of the work, which involved survey of documentation and discussions with 

 USCG, NMFS, and U.S. Navy personnel, certain conclusions were reached 

 that address matters outside the nominal scope of the survey. These 

 conclusions on the broader issues are included for the information of 

 OTA. It should be recognized that they result from a brief examination 

 of a complex problem arising from the passage of Public Law 94-265. 

 Enforcement of this law will have an effect on many public and private 

 interests. However, little study has yet been given to these possible 

 effects and their ramifications in terms of the resources and procedures 

 required to enforce the law. Until appropriate studies of the broad 

 issues involved are completed, conclusions on an issue as narrow as the 

 potential of remote sensing technology should be considered to be pre- 

 liminary and should be used with caution. 



1. A variety of remote sensing techniques are used now 

 (primarily by the USCG) in fisheries law enforcement. 

 Expansion and diversification of this use will be re- 

 quired to cope with the expanded fishing jurisdiction 

 established by Public Law 95-265. 



2. The kinds and amounts of additional remote sensing re- 

 sources that will be required depend critically on de- 

 cisions yet to be reached with respect to the overall 

 strategy and level of enforcement to be implemented. 



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