Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Kiribati on the Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries.

The purpose of this Treaty is to establish, in accordance with international law, the maritime boundaries between the United States of America (Palmyra Atoll, Kingman Reef, Jarvis Island and Balcer Island) and the Republic of Kiribati (Kanton, McKean, Nikumaroro, Teraina, Tabuaeran, Kiritimati, Malden and Starbuck). The boundary lines have been drawn on maps annexed to this Treaty. It underlines that neither country shall claim or exercise for any purpose sovereign rights or jurisdiction over the waters or seabed and subsoil on the other country's side of the maritime boundary. Any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of this Treaty shall be resolved by negotiation or other peaceful means as may be agreed upon by the Parties. The Treaty shall enter into force upon the completion of the internal procedures of each Party.