This Resolution of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), recognizing the need for clear criteria to enable non-parties or fishing entities whose vessels fish for species covered by the IATTC Convention to attain the status of Cooperating non-Party or Cooperating Fishing Entity, provides rule or the application for IATTC Cooperating Status by Non-parties and fishing entities. Cooperating Status shall be reviewed and conferred annually by the Commission, if the Cooperating Non-Party