Authorizes appropriations for the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act for FY 1989 through 1991. Makes such Act effective until the end of FY 1991. Extends the funding of striped bass studies under the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act through FY 1991.
Authorizes the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to make specified determinations at any other time it deems necessary (in addition to its required annual determinations in December of each fiscal year).
Requires the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in consultation with the Assistant Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Fisheries, to: (1) undertake a study of the striped bass fishery resources and habitats of the Albemarle Sound-Roanoke River basin area; (2) develop short-term and long-term recommendations for Federal and State government agencies for restoring and conserving such resources and habitats; and (3) submit such study results and recommendations to the Congress and the States of North Carolina and Virginia, within 36 months after enactment of this Act. Provides for study contents, participation by specified State and Federal agencies, and consultation with various entities. Authorizes appropriations for such study. Prohibits funds appropriated under specified provisions of the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act from being used for the study.
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to promulgate regulations governing the fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which are consistent with the national standards set forth in provisions of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson Act) and necessary and appropriate to: (1) ensure the effectiveness of State regulations or a Federal moratorium on fishing for such fish within the coastal waters of a coastal State; and (2) achieve conservation and management goals for the Atlantic striped bass resource.
Allows the appropriate Regional Fishery Mangement Councils to prepare a fishery management plan on Atlantic striped bass. Declares that if a plan is approved and implemented by the Secretary, it shall supersede any regulations promulgated by a State under this Act.
Makes provisions of the Magnuson Act regarding prohibited acts, civil penalties, criminal offenses, civil forfeitures, and enforcement apply to regulations and plans issued under provisions of this Act relating to regulation of striped bass fishing in the EEZ.
Terminates the provisions of this Act relating to regulation of such fishing in the EEZ on September 30, 1991.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Ordered, that if and when reported, the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation for a period not to exceed 14 calendar days.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce pursuant to the order of of September 9, 1988.
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 2384 amended.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2384 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2384 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Enacted as Public Law 100-589
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Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 100-589.
Became Public Law No: 100-589.