16 USC 5158 - Protection of striped bass in the exclusive economic zone

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 05, 2024

§ 5158.

Protection of striped bass in the exclusive economic zone

(a)

Regulation of fishing in exclusive economic zone

The Secretary shall promulgate regulations governing fishing for Atlantic striped bass in the exclusive economic zone that the Secretary determines—

(1)

are consistent with the national standards set forth in section 301 of the Magnuson Act (16 U.S.C. 1851);

(2)

are compatible with the Plan and each Federal moratorium in effect on fishing for Atlantic striped bass within the coastal waters of a coastal State;

(3)

ensure the effectiveness of State regulations on fishing for Atlantic striped bass within the coastal waters of a coastal State; and

(4)

are sufficient to assure the long-term conservation of Atlantic striped bass populations.

(b)

Consultation; periodic review of regulations

(c)

Applicability of Magnuson Act provisions

(Pub. L. 98–613, § 9, as added Pub. L. 105–146, § 2, Dec. 16, 1997, 111 Stat. 2676.)

cite as: 16 USC 5158