### Question
How does GLOBAL MORATORIUM TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN TUNA HARVESTING PRACTICES define base year?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1415*, **base year** is defined as:

> the calendar year immediately occurring before the calendar year in which the import ban under subparagraph (A) commences with respect to the country

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1415*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER IV-GLOBAL MORATORIUM TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN TUNA HARVESTING PRACTICES**

