(a) In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, may share authority under this subchapter for the management of the taking of polar bears for subsistence purposes with the Alaska Nanuuq Commission if such commission is eligible under subsection (b).
(b) DelegationTo be eligible for the management authority described in subsection (a), the Alaska Nanuuq Commission shall—(1) enter into a cooperative agreement with the Secretary under section 1388 of this title for the conservation of polar bears;
(2) meaningfully monitor compliance with this subchapter and the Agreement by Alaska Natives; and
(3) administer its co-management program for polar bears in accordance with—(A) this subchapter; and
(B) the Agreement.
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CHAPTER 31— MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION
§ 1423c. Cooperative management agreement; authority to delegate enforcement authority
§ 1423d. Commission appointments; compensation, travel expenses, and claims
§ 1423e. Votes taken by the United States section on matters before the Commission
§ 1423f. Implementation of actions taken by the Commission