Republic of the Marshal! Islands, pursuant to their Constitutions, assert a 200-mile economic zone in the marine and air space connecting the islands of these respective archipelagos, and WHEREAS, the 200-mile economic zones of these entities are rich in natural resources, particularly fisheries resourcesJ and WHEREAS, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau and the Republic of the Marshal! Islands currently regulate the use of their 200-mile economic zones by licensing fishing vessels and charging fishing fees to foreign entities exploiting the resources' and WHEREAS, none of the entities, at this time, possesses the capability of patrolling its vast 200-mile economic zoneJ and WHEREAS, there are foreign entities illegally exploiting the fisheries resources of these entities' 200-mile economic zonesJ and WHEREAS, the United States, under article 6, section 2 of the Trusteeship Agreement, a/ has the responsibility to "promote the economic advancement and self-sufficiency of the inhabitants, and to this end shall ••• encourage the development of fisheries"~ now, therefore, be it / ... T/PET.l0/330 English Page 3 RESOLVED, by te Association of Pacific Island Legislatures, Third General Assembly, March 1984, that the United States is requested to extend its services in patrolling the 200-mile economic zones of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau and the Republic of the Marhsall Islands and to respect the Constitutions of these entities on this issue; and be it further RESOLVED, that the President certify and the Secretary attest to the adoption hereof and that copies of the same be thereafter transmitted to the United States Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the InteriorJ the United States Coast Guard; the Untied Nations Trusteeship Council; the chief executives of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau and the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and to each member of APIL. Duly and regularly adopted on 31 March 1984. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution passed by the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures, discussing the economic zones of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The resolution requests the United States to extend its services in patrolling these economic zones and to respect the Constitutions of these entities. The focus is on the exploitation of natural resources, particularly fisheries resources, and the need for cooperation to ensure sustainable use of these resources.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Economic development