Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement Act of 1996 - Mandates a pilot test and report to the Congress regarding the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement. Allows the test to include examination of: (1) Mississippi River drainage system ecosystems and fishery resources and habitats; (2) the impacts of specified factors on fishery resources; (3) existing resource data; (4) major information gaps and technological needs; (5) interjurisdictional fishery resources; (6) cooperative management and research projects; (7) restoration of depleted stocks and habitats; (8) the feasibility of the program; and (9) the funds required. Allows use of amounts available to carry out this Act to pay assistance to the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resources Association for pilot test costs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E185-186)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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