### Question
How is the "Authorized Party Officer" defined?


### Answer
The term **Authorized Party Officer** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 973* as follows -

> any officer authorized by a Pacific Island Party to enforce the provisions of the Treaty

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

