A bill to amend the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 relating to the incidental taking of marine mammals in the course of commercial fishing operations.

Permits the taking, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, of marine mammals incidental to the course of commercial fishing operations for a limited period following the enactment of such Act. Provides for the issuance of permits to allow the incidental taking of such mammals, subject to specified regulations.