### Question
How does SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING define applicable national law?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 973*, **applicable national law** is defined as:

> any provision of law of a Pacific Island Party which is described in paragraph 1(a) of Annex I of the Treaty

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 973*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16C-SOUTH PACIFIC TUNA FISHING**

