Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Reauthorized

MSRA Home MSRA Reauthorization Details Annual Catch Limits Marine Recreational Information Program National Environmental Policy Act Limited Access Privilege Programs International Provisions Other Provisions

Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP)

The Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act of 2006 requires that a program be established to improve the quality and accuracy of information generated by Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey (MRFSS). The program must be implemented by January 1, 2009. A National Registry Program for Marine Recreational Fishing must also be created.

Please see the MRIP website at www.countmyfish.noaa.gov for more information.

News

The public comment period for the proposed rule has been extended until August 21st, 2008. 

Rules and Notices

Proposed rule to implement a national registry for recreational fisheries; request for comments (Published in the Federal Register 6/12/08)

Related Documents

No related documents at this time.