Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act of 1993

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Explore the details of House Bill 2134 Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act of 1993 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of HR 2134

Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior to develop and implement a program to support the fisheries management programs of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, including elements to support and enhance State cooperation in: (1) collection, management, and analysis of fisheries data; (2) law enforcement; (3) habitat conservation; (4) fisheries research; and (5) fishery management planning.

Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to prescribe regulations to govern fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone that are necessary to support the effective implementation of the interstate fishery management plan adopted for a fishery for which no Federal fishery management plan is in effect. Makes specified enforcement and penalty provisions of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act apply with respect to the regulations.

Directs the Commission to prepare and adopt fishery management plans or amendments to provide for the conservation and management of coastal fishery resources. Regulates: (1) plan and amendment contents; and (2) the time frame for State implementation and enforcement. Requires the Commission to: (1) establish standards and procedures for the preparation of interstate fishery management plans under this Act; and (2) annually monitor State implementation and enforcement.

Establishes procedures with respect to State noncompliance with interstate fishery management plans. Provides for review by the Secretary of Commerce of Commission determinations of noncompliance. Requires the Secretary, upon determining that a State has failed to implement and enforce an interstate fishery management plan, to declare a moratorium on fishing for the species covered by the plan within the waters of that State. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) termination of any such moratorium upon notification by the Commission of its withdrawal of a determination of noncompliance by a State; and (2) prohibited acts during any such moratorium.

Imposes civil and criminal penalties, including civil forfeiture of vessels and fish, for violations. Directs that any such moratorium be enforced by the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.

Authorizes appropriations.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2134

Bill HR 2134 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 1993. Bill HR 2134 was introduced during Congress 103 and was introduced to the House on May 17, 1993. Bill HR 2134's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. as of August 3, 1993

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2134

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Administrative procedureAnadromous fishesAquacultureAtlantic Coast (U.S.)Crime and Law EnforcementDepartment of CommerceEnvironmental ProtectionFines (Penalties)FisheriesFishery managementForfeitureHabitat conservationInterstate compactsInterstate relationsResearchSeizure of vessels and cargoesStandardsTerritorial waters

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2134

Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act of 1993To improve the conservation and management of interjurisdictional fisheries along the Atlantic coast by providing for greater cooperation among the States in implementing conservation and management programs, and for other purposes.Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act of 1993Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act of 1993

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