Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions - Subpart K - EFH Coordination, Consultation, and Recommendations (50 CFR 600.905-600.930).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Stock enhancement/repopulation Policy/planning Procedural matters Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This Subpart of Part 600 of the Code of Federal Regulations concerns coordination, consultation, and recommendation requirements of sections 305(b)(1)(D) and 305(b)(2–4) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The purpose of these procedures is to promote the protection of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) in the review of Federal and state actions that may adversely affect EFH. Section 305(b)(1)(D) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act requires the Secretary to coordinate with, and provide information to, other Federal agencies regarding the conservation and enhancement of EFH. Section 305(b)(2) requires all Federal agencies to consult with the Secretary on all actions or proposed actions authorized, funded, or undertaken by the agency that may adversely affect EFH. The Federal agency should notify the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in writing as early as practicable regarding actions that may adversely affect EFH. For any Federal action that may adversely affect EFH, Federal agencies must provide NMFS with a written assessment of the effects of that action on EFH.

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 (2007)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX