priority region
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United States Code
16 U.S.C. § 8001 — in this chapter (2 versions over time)
The term “priority region” means a region selected in accordance with section 8032(b)(2) of this title—
(A) that is at high risk for IUU fishing activity or the entry of illegally caught seafood into the markets of countries in the region; and
(B) in which countries lack the capacity to fully address the illegal activity described in subparagraph (A).