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H.R. 261 (102nd)

Dolphin Protection and Fair Fishing Act of 1991

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Introduced

3 January 1991

Last action

6 February 1991 · Referred

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Marine Mammal Comm, State.

Sponsors

Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. McMillan, J. Alex [R-NC-9], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19]

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Summary

Dolphin Protection and Fair Fishing Act of 1991 - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to prohibit, with regard to fishing for yellowfin tuna, promulgation of regulations or issuance of permits allowing the intentional setting of purse seine nets on marine mammals. Revokes previously issued permits. Mandates observers on tuna fishing vessels in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean to ensure that the taking of any marine mammal is reported to the Secretary of the department in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrtion is operating. Modifies requirements regarding: (1) the level of incidental taking of marine mammals by countries exporting to the United States and by U.S. vessels; and (2) the total take of dolphins in specified years. Authorizes appropriations for research and development of alternative tuna fishing methods and technologies that do not involve intentional encirclement of dolphins or other intentional takings of marine mammals.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1991

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Marine Mammal Comm, State.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 February 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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