In sections 1826a to 1826c of this title, the following definitions apply:

((1)) ** Fish and fish products** The term “fish and fish products” means any aquatic species (including marine mammals and plants) and all products thereof exported from a nation, whether or not taken by fishing vessels of that nation or packed, processed, or otherwise prepared for export in that nation or within the jurisdiction thereof.

((2)) ** Large-scale driftnet fishing**

((A)) ** In general** Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term “large-scale driftnet fishing” means a method of fishing in which a gillnet composed of a panel or panels of webbing, or a series of such gillnets, with a total length of two and one-half kilometers or more is placed in the water and allowed to drift with the currents and winds for the purpose of entangling fish in the webbing.

((B)) ** Exception** Until , the term “large-scale driftnet fishing” does not include the use in the northeast Atlantic Ocean of gillnets with a total length not to exceed five kilometers if the use is in accordance with regulations adopted by the European Community pursuant to the , decision by the Council of Fisheries Ministers of the Community.January 1, 19941994-01-01October 28, 19911991-10-28

((3)) ** Large-scale driftnet fishing vessel** The term “large-scale driftnet fishing vessel” means any vessel which is—

((A)) used for, equipped to be used for, or of a type which is normally used for large-scale driftnet fishing; or

((B)) used for aiding or assisting one or more vessels at sea in the performance of large-scale driftnet fishing, including preparation, supply, storage, refrigeration, transportation, or processing.