Yukon River Salmon Act of 1999

Summary

Yukon River Salmon Act of 1999 - Establishes the Yukon River Salmon Panel. Includes among its duties: (1) advising the Secretary of State on the negotiation of any international agreement with Canada regarding management of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada; and (2) advising the Secretary of the Interior on restoration and enhancement of those stocks. Authorizes the Secretary of State to designate Panel members to be the U.S. representatives on any successor to the panel established by a specified interim agreement between the United States and Canada for the conservation of those stocks, if authorized by the agreement establishing the successor. (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Governor of Alaska to establish and appoint an advisory committee of individuals knowledgeable regarding the Yukon River salmon fisheries. Allows committee members to attend all Panel meetings and requires that they be given the opportunity to examine and be heard on any Panel matter. (Sec. 5) Makes the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game the responsible U.S. management entity for the purposes of any related agreement with Canada. (Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to carry out projects to restore or enhance salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada. (Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 25 June 1999

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 25 June 1999

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 25 June 1999

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 April 1999

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  Introduced in House · EN · 29 April 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 April 1999

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