Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management Act Reauthorized
Other Provisions
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 calls for renewed efforts to end overfishing, increase use of market-based management tools, and apply ecosystem approaches to management.
The law:
- establishes a firm deadline to end overfishing;
- authorizes the use of market-based limited access privilege programs;
- requires establishment of a regionally based registry for recreational fishermen;
- strengthens fisheries enforcement;
- authorize the Secretary to provide assistance to the Regional Fishery Management Councils for development of regional ecosystem pilot programs; and
- establishes Community Based Restoration Programs that utilize public-private partnerships to restore fishery and coastal habitat, in line with the President’s Cooperative Conservation Agenda.
This legislation is an important step for the United States to continue our rebuilding efforts of the nation’s fisheries. This act will allow our fishers to utilize all of the tools that are available, so their fishing businesses can operate safely and economically. |
IFQ Referenda Guidelines
Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program
Disclosure of Financal Interest and Recusal
Bycatch Reduction and Engineering Program
Hurricane Impacts
Exempted Fishing Activities
Disaster Assistance
Excess Harvesting Capacity
Council Training
Actions by the Councils
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