A bill to extend the contiguous fishery zone of the United States to the 200-mile limit, and for other purposes.

Summary

Extends the contiguous fishery zone of the United States from nine miles beyond the territorial waters of the United States to 197 miles beyond that border. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 1092). Authorizes the Secretary of State, in coopeation with the Secretary of the Interior, and in consultation with affected foreign countries, to determine the extent to which foreign fisheries may be permitted to operate within the zone, including manner, species, and allowable annual catch. (Adds 16 U.S.C. sec. 1095)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 March 1973

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