Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions - Subpart B — Regional Fishery Management Councils (50 CFR 600.105-600.155). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Institution Sub-national agreement Policy/planning Governance Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Subpart of Title 50 of the Federal Code of Regulations concerns administrative matters relating to Regional Fishery Management Councils created by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). Those Councils, created for eight coastal regions, are responsible for offshore fisheries that require conservation and management in their region. If any fishery extends beyond the geographical area of authority of any one Council, the Secretary may— (a) Designate a single Council to prepare the Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) for such fishery and any amendments to such FMP, in consultation with the other Councils concerned; or (b) Require that the FMP and any amendments be prepared jointly by all the Councils concerned. Councils are required to publish and make available to the public a Statement of organization, practices, and procedures (SOPP). The Councils may establish a Council coordination committee. Each Council must establish a written procedure for proposed regulations consistent with section 303(c) of the MSA. Full text English Website www.ecfr.gov References - Legislation Implements Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (revised edition). Legislation | United States of America | 1976 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX