I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2753 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2011 Mr. Jones introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide Internet access to Regional Fishery Management Council meetings and meeting records, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Fishery Management Transparency and Accountability Act.

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Internet access to Regional Fishery Management Council meetings and meeting records

Section 302(i)(2) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1852(i)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Each Council shall make available on the Internet website of the Council— (i)a live broadcast of each meeting of the Council, of the science and statistical committee of the Council, and of the Council coordination committee established under subsection (l), that is not closed in accordance with paragraph (3); and (ii)complete audio, complete video if the meeting was in person or by video conference, and a complete transcript of each such meeting— (I)by not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the meeting; and (II)for 3 years after the conclusion of the meeting. .