Establishes a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Fishing Rights. Directs the Commission be composed of 11 members, five of whom are from the public sector and six from the private sector. Specifies from which public agencies and which private interest groups the members shall be selected.
Sets forth the structure and powers of the Commission, and the procedures which it shall follow.
Makes it the Commission's duty to study and assess the impact of the recent United States district court proceedings, U.S. v. Washington (commonly known as the Boldt decision), and other recent holdings which affect the commercial, sports, and recreational fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest and to make appropriate recommendations for remedial legislation.
Authorizes funding for the Commission and requests a report of findings and recommendations to the Congress within one year after the date of enactment of this resolution.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
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