### Question
How is the "certification" defined?


### Answer
The term **certification** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1821* as follows -

> a certification made by the Secretary that nationals of a foreign country, directly or indirectly, are conducting fishing operations or engaging in trade or taking which diminishes the effectiveness of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1821*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-FOREIGN FISHING AND INTERNATIONAL FISHERY AGREEMENTS**

