Message to the Congress Transmitting the United States-Bulgaria International Fishery Agreement.

[Dated January 14, 1977. Released January 17, 1977]

To the Congress of the United States:

In accordance with The Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-265; 16 USC 1801), I transmit herewith a governing international fishery agreement between the United States and the People's Republic of Bulgaria, signed at Washington on December 17, 1976.

This Agreement is significant because it is one of a series to be negotiated in accordance with that legislation. I urge that the Congress give favorable consideration to this Agreement at an early date. Since 60 calendar days of continuous session as required by the legislation are not available before March 1, 1977, I strongly recommend that the Congress consider issuance of a joint resolution in order to bring this Agreement into force by that date.

GERALD R. FORD

The White House,

January 14, 1977.