National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007

3.0.0 1609 2023-01-12T17:52:48Z 2023-01-12T17:52:48Z Senate S S 2007-06-13 110 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2007-06-13T21:19:13Z National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 110 2010 HR 2007-07-12 Subcommittee Hearings Held. Related bill CRS 2007-06-13 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7646-7650) IntroReferral 2007-06-13 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7645) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2007-06-13 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress I000025 Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL INOUYE D HI KEN Y S000888 Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] THEODORE STEVENS R AK F. 2007-06-13 True Public Lands and Natural Resources Administrative procedure Agricultural research Agriculture and Food Aquaculture Coastal zone Commerce Crime and Law Enforcement Department of Commerce Ecosystem management Environmental Protection Environmental assessment Environmental research Environmental technology Federal-state relations Feeds Fines (Penalties) Fishery management Fishes Forfeiture Government Operations and Politics Injunctions Law Licenses Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Public-private partnerships Research and development Science, Technology, Communications Technological innovations Territorial waters Public Lands and Natural Resources

00 2007-06-13 Introduced in Senate 2007-08-08T18:28:45Z National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish an operating permit process for the development and operation of offshore aquaculture facilities in areas of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Requires the Secretary to prepare an analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to the process for issuing permits. Authorizes the Secretary to issue such permits.

Prohibits considering offshore aquaculture "fishing" under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Prohibits permits for facilities within 12 miles of a coastal state if the state opposes the activities. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to designate a zone around a facility in which incompatible installations, structures, or uses are prohibited.

Requires the Secretary of Commerce, for permits for facilities in certain areas subject to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, to obtain the concurrence of the Secretary of the Interior and the consent of lessees, operators, and owners.

Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) establish and conduct an integrated, multidisciplinary, scientific research and development program to further marine aquaculture technologies that are compatible with the protection of marine ecosystems; and (2) conduct research and development in partnership with permit holders. Directs the Secretary to conduct research to reduce the use of wild fish in aquaculture feeds.

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National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 Display Title National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 Official Title as Introduced A bill to provide the necessary authority to the Secretary of Commerce for the establishment and implementation of a regulatory system for offshore aquaculture in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone, and for other purposes. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Introduced National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 1555 110 SAMDT 2020-02-12T18:55:24Z 2007-06-13 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. S000888 Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] THEODORE STEVENS R AK F. 1 1 I000025 Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL INOUYE D HI KEN 2007-06-13 True 2007-06-13T04:00:00Z Senate 110 S Senate S 1609 National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 2023-01-12T17:52:48Z 3 2007-06-13 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 0 Senate Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2007-06-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 1554 110 SAMDT 2020-02-12T18:55:24Z 2007-06-13 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. I000025 Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL INOUYE D HI KEN 1 1 S000888 Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] THEODORE STEVENS R AK F. 2007-06-13 True 2007-06-13T04:00:00Z Senate 110 S Senate S 1609 National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 2023-01-12T17:52:48Z 3 2007-06-13 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 0 Senate Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2007-06-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 1553 110 SAMDT 2020-02-12T18:55:24Z 2007-06-13 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. I000025 Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL INOUYE D HI KEN 1 1 S000888 Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] THEODORE STEVENS R AK F. 2007-06-13 True 2007-06-13T04:00:00Z Senate 110 S Senate S 1609 National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 2023-01-12T17:52:48Z 3 2007-06-13 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 0 Senate Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2007-06-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 1552 110 SAMDT 2020-02-12T18:55:24Z 2007-06-13 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. I000025 Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL INOUYE D HI KEN 1 1 S000888 Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] THEODORE STEVENS R AK F. 2007-06-13 True 2007-06-13T04:00:00Z Senate 110 S Senate S 1609 National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 2023-01-12T17:52:48Z 3 2007-06-13 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 0 Senate Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2007-06-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Introduced in Senate 2007-06-13T04:00:00Z 2007-06-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7646-7650) text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.