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H.R.704 / 103rd Congress

To regulate fishing in certain waters of Alaska.

Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-201, Part I.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 27, 1993

Requires that subsistence fishing and gathering by local residents be allowed in Glacier Bay National Park in accordance with specified provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Requires that commercial fishing be allowed in the Park except areas designated as wilderness under the Act. Restricts, in certain areas, the annual average commercial fishing effort for each species and the type of gear allowed. Requires the season to be consistent with and not exceed the commercial fishing seasons established in adjacent waters, with exceptions. Mandates a study of whether the effect of commercial fishing authorized in the Park by this Act is having a detrimental effect on Park resources, including the opportunity for recreational use.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R–AK

Committees

  • Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  • Natural Resources Committee
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    1. Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-201, Part I.

    2. Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-201, Part I.

    3. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    4. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    5. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    7. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    8. Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    9. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    10. Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior.

    11. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Management.

    12. Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    13. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    14. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E188-189)

    15. Introduced in House

    16. Introduced in House

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