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later amended by a protocol to include pink salmon on December 28, 1956.) 
The Commission is composed of three representatives from each country. 
Decisions are made by majority vote; the only stipulation being that two 
Members of each delegation must concur. The Commission has its own 
scientific research staff. 
The IPSFC was an initial response to the loss in productivity of the 
Fraser River salmon fishery after 1913, when salmon failed to return to 
the river in sufficient number. By 1944, it had been determined that the 
loss of productivity was due to a rock slide occurring as a result of 
railroad construction. A remedy to the situation was agreed upon via an 
exchange of notes on July 21 and August 5, 1944. Since 1944, the Com- 
mission has engaged in development of proposals for the purpose of 
regulation, specifically with regard to: 1) ensuring adequate escape- 
ment to spawning grounds and 2) dividing the catch allowable between 
fishermen in the United States and Canada. 
The following articles are likely to be affected by the extension 
of fisheries jurisdiction to 200 miles: Article I (which indicates 
the waters dealt with by the treaty); Articles IV and V (dealing with 
gear and other fishing regulations on the high seas); and Articles VIII 
and IX (dealing with enforcement on the high seas). 
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