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.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E188-189)
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Management.
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-201, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-201, Part I.