Marine Mammal Cooperative Agreements in Alaska Amendments Act of 2008

Summary

Marine Mammal Cooperative Agreements in Alaska Amendments Act of 2008 - Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize the Secretary of the department in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is operating to enter into cooperative agreements with Alaska Native organizations to conserve and manage (currently, to conserve) any stock of marine mammals. Sets forth allowed contents of agreements and required aspects of harvest management plans. Makes it unlawful for any Alaska Native within the geographic area to which a harvest management plan applies to take, transport, sell, or possess a marine mammal in violation of the provisions of that plan. Modifies the uses of related grants to Alaska Native organizations, including allowing: (1) monitoring marine mammal harvesting for subsistence and handicraft (currently, for subsistence) uses; and (2) participating in marine mammal research conducted by the state of Alaska (currently, by states).

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Timeline

1. 13 February 2008

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 February 2008

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E172)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 February 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 February 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 19 February 2008

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 13 February 2008 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 2008

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 2008

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 February 2008

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Sponsors

• DON YOUNG · R · Sponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing

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