16 USC 3638 - General standard

All actions taken under sections 3632 (g),1 3633, 3635, and 3636 of this title shall
(a) take into account the best scientific information available;
(b) result in measures necessary and appropriate for the conservation, management, utilization and development of the Pacific salmon resource, with due consideration of social and economic concerns; and
(c) be consistent with United States obligations under the Treaty, domestic Indian treaties and other applicable law.
[1] See References in Text note below.