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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6302IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 3, 2018Mr. Bergman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo enact as law certain regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants.

1.

Regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants

(a)

Force and effect

(1)

In general

Subject to subsection (b), sections 21.47 and 21.48 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 2016), shall have the force and effect of law. (2)

Public notice

The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary), acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (referred to in this section as the Director), shall notify the public of the authority provided by paragraph (1) in a manner determined to be appropriate by the Secretary. (b)

Sunset

The authority provided by subsection (a)(1) shall terminate on the effective date of a regulation promulgated by the Director after the date of enactment of this Act to control depredation of double-crested cormorant populations. (c)

Rule of construction

Nothing in this section limits the authority of the Director to promulgate regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants under any other law.