To regulate fishing in certain waters of Alaska.

Summary

Requires that subsistence fishing and gathering by local residents be allowed in Glacier Bay National Park in accordance with specified provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Requires that commercial fishing be allowed in the Park except areas designated as wilderness under the Act. Restricts, in certain areas, the annual average commercial fishing effort for each species and the type of gear allowed. Requires the season to be consistent with and not exceed the commercial fishing seasons established in adjacent waters, with exceptions. Mandates a study of whether the effect of commercial fishing authorized in the Park by this Act is having a detrimental effect on Park resources, including the opportunity for recreational use.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 January 1993

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  Introduced in House · EN · 27 January 1993

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  summary · EN · 27 January 1993

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