A bill to amend the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 relating to the incidental taking of marine mammals in the course of commercial fishing operations.

Summary

Permits the taking, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, of marine mammals incidental to the course of commercial fishing operations for a limited period following the enactment of such Act. Provides for the issuance of permits to allow the incidental taking of such mammals, subject to specified regulations.

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Timeline

1. 6 August 1974

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 August 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 August 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 August 1974

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Wilson, Robert C. [R-CA-41] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Van Deerlin, Lionel [D-CA-42] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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