### Question
How does the law define Council?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 7701*, **Council** is defined as:

> the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the Pacific Fishery Management Council, or the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council established under section 1852 of this title, as the context requires

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 7701*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 96-NORTH PACIFIC FISHERIES CONVENTION**

