Magnuson-Stevens Act Amendments of 2000
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 27, 2000)
Directs the Secretary to report on the implementation of fish bycatch requirements. Authorizes a system of incentives to reduce bycatch and bycatch rates in fisheries.
Requires each council to submit a fishery ecosystem management plan.
Requires the National Academy of Sciences to recommend improvements for the Federal fishery management process.
Title II: Fisheries Data Collection, Research, and Assessment - Requires: (1) a regional fisheries outreach program; (2) an independent peer review of fishery management methods; (3) a National Observer Program; and (4) a national cooperative research and management program.
Authorizes the Secretary to acquire up to six fishery survey vessels.
Title III: Capacity Reduction - Directs the National Marine Fisheries Service to evaluate and identify the overcapacity in each fishery designated as overfished or approaching such condition.
Title IV: Reauthorization - Extends through FY 2005 the authorization of appropriations for the Act.
What just happenedJul 27, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 27, 2000IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jul 27, 2000IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7888-7890)
- Jul 27, 2000IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate