A bill to improve fishery conservation and management.

Summary

Revises provisions concerning conservation and management of U.S. fisheries. Allows foreign fishing vessels to engage in recreational fishing within specified U.S. waters and in compliance with restrictions set forth by the Secretary of Commerce and others. Makes certain reporting requirements of the Regional Fishery Management Councils discretionary. Declares that specified guidelines established by the Secretary shall not have the force of law. Revises the organization of the eight Regional Fishery Management Councils. Describes changes in the contents and implementation of fishery management plans prepared by the Councils.

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6 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 13 January 1983

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• Conference report filed in House

  summary · EN · 20 December 1982

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 20 December 1982

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 16 December 1982

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 17 May 1982

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 November 1981

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