FISH AND FISHING related term(s) Marine Mammals; National Wildlife Refuges

Articles and editorials

Against Dam Removal, but For KBRA, H1264 [18FE]

Let Us Eat Fish, E771 [2MY]

SMAST Professor Honored for Fisheries Work, E1684 [22SE]

Vets Find Solace in Mountain Fishing, S6064 [4OC]

Bills and resolutions

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: implement (see S. 1980), S8490 [12DE]

Aquaculture: prohibit authorization of commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the exclusive economic zone except in accordance with a law authorizing such action (see H.R. 574), H598 [9FE]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see S. 1224), S3891 [16JN]

Chicago, IL: provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System (see S. 1197), S3812 [15JN] (see H.R. 2432), H4671 [6JY]

Coastal zones: preserve jobs and coastal communities through transparency and accountability in fishery management (see H.R. 1646), H2912 [15AP]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and study the impact of dams on endangered salmon and steelhead (see H.R. 2111), H4034 [3JN]

Conservation of natural resources: amend laws relative to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety (see S. 1657), S6185 [5OC]

———conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see S. 1201), S3812 [15JN]

———prohibit the sale of billfish (see S. 1451), S5071 [29JY] (see H.R. 2706), H5780 [29JY]

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see S. 179), S127 [25JA] (see H.R. 192), H40 [5JA]

Corps of Engineers: provide that funds made available for certain Missouri River fish and wildlife purposes be used for reconstruction of flood control structures (see H.R. 3719), H9926 [16DE]

———revise Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual to reprioritize certain authorized purposes (see H.R. 2993), H6342 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: include shellfish on the list of crops eligible for the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees & Farm-Raised Fish program (see S. 1607), S5902 [22SE]

———repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see S. 496), S1329 [7MR]

Dept. of Commerce: promote coastal jobs creation, promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, and revitalize waterfronts (see H.R. 594), H599 [9FE]

———reimburse certain fishermen for legal fees and costs incurred in connection with improper fines (see S. 1304), S4226 [29JN]

Dept. of the Interior: continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 2351), H4573 [24JN]

———convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (see S. 651), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1160), H1983 [17MR]

Ecology and environment: exclude ecosystem component stocks of fish from certain annual catch limits (see S. 1916), S7908 [28NO]

———require that fishery impact statements be updated each year (see S. 238), S359 [31JA]

Endangered species: prohibit Bluefin tuna from being treated as an endangered species or threatened species (see H.R. 1806), H3159 [10MY]

———reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon (see H.R. 946), H1618 [8MR]

———reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see H.R. 3069), H6467 [29SE]

EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see S. 838), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 1558), H2855 [14AP]

———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (see H.R. 1445), H2569 [8AP]

FDA: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish (see S. 230), S359 [31JA] (see H.R. 521), H549 [8FE]

———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish (see S. 229), S359 [31JA] (see H.R. 520), H549 [8FE]

Fisheries: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see S. 632), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 3061), H6456 [23SE]

———strengthen and improve monitoring (see S. 1312), S4292 [30JN]

Food: include farmed shellfish as specialty crops (see H.R. 1176), H1983 [17MR]

———strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see S. 50), S123 [25JA]

Government regulations: allow fishermen who hold capital construction fund accounts to make a penalty-free withdrawal from such accounts without requiring reinvestment in the fishing industry (see S. 1208), S3813 [15JN] (see H.R. 2241), H4327 [16JN]

Great Lakes: establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges into the Great Lakes (see S. 147), S126 [25JA] (see H.R. 425), H469 [25JA]

Gulf of Mexico: authorize use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms for artificial reefs (see S. 1555), S5624 [14SE] (see H.R. 3429), H7626 [15NO]

———clarify applicability of certain maritime laws with respect to Deepwater Horizon blowout, explosion, and oil spill (see S. 183), S127 [25JA]

———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf States from the damage caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the Gulf over time (see H.R. 480), H508 [26JA]

———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 1400), S4802 [21JY] (see H.R. 3096), H6624 [5OC]

———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine habitats, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 861), S2507 [14AP]

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary: expand boundaries (see S. 179), S127 [25JA] (see H.R. 192), H40 [5JA]

Klamath Basin: approve and implement Klamath Basin Restoration and Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreements and plan and implement dam removal (see S. 1851), S7367 [10NO] (see H.R. 3398), H7405 [10NO]

Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (see S. 432), S1119 [2MR]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: ensure amounts are made available for projects to provide recreational public access (see S. 901), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 1997), H3644 (see H.R. 1997), H3682 [25MY]

Law enforcement: establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (see S. 52), S123 [25JA]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1171), H1983 [17MR]

———reauthorize and improve (see S. 1119), S3427 [26MY]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 281), S5945 [23SE]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 1494), S5251 [2AU]

National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 80), H599 [9FE]

New England Fishery Management Council: provide additional resources to address research and monitoring priorities (see H.R. 1013), H1724 [10MR]

NOAA: establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program (see H.R. 3109), H6624 [5OC]

———establish Salmon Stronghold Partnership program (see S. 1401), S4802 [21JY]

———limit maritime liens on fishing permits (see S. 608), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 1210), H1985 [17MR]

———permit eligible fishermen to approve certain limited access privilege programs (see S. 1678), S6390 [11OC] (see H.R. 2772), H5884 [1AU]

———provide Internet access to Regional Fishery Management Council meetings and meeting records (see H.R. 2753), H5884 [1AU]

———reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Office (see H.R. 1650), H2913 [15AP]

———reform procedures for payment of funds from the Asset Forfeiture Fund and protect the fishing industry from excessive fines (see H.R. 2610), H5373 [21JY]

———research special circumstances associated with oil spill prevention and response in Arctic waters (see S. 203), S272 [26JA]

Oceans: develop a strategy to address the lionfish invasion in the Atlantic Ocean and support research and capacity building to develop responses to such invasion (see H. Res. 132), H1455 [1MR]

Public lands: protect use of traditional hunting and fishing equipment and prevent certain restrictions on hunting and fishing implements and equipment (see H.R. 1443), H2569 [8AP]

———sustain fish, plants, and wildlife (see H.R. 3496), H7890 [18NO]

Rhode Island: add to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (see S. 1371), S4608 [14JY]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (see H.R. 1837), H3218 [11MY]

Science: prevent escapement of genetically altered salmon (see S. 1717), S6600 [17OC]

———provide the necessary scientific information to properly implement annual catch limits (see H.R. 2304), H4457 [22JN]

Ships and vessels: prevent forfeited fishing vessels from being transferred to private parties (see S. 1890), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 3472), H7829 [17NO]

Virgin River: facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan (see H.R. 2745), H5883 [1AU]

Wildlife refuges: issue a Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 2236), H4327 [16JN]

Zoos and aquariums: recognize and honor, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support (see S. Res. 132), S2188 [6AP]

Letters

Coast Guard safety requirements and manning exemption eligibility on distant water tuna fleet vessels: Delegate Faleomavaega, H7369 [4NO]

———Senator Inouye, H7370 [4NO]

South Pacific Tuna Treaty: David S. Adams, Dept. of State, H7371 [4NO]

———Delegate Faleomavaega, H7370 [4NO]

Lists

Deepwater Horizon oil spill damage statistics, S2535 [14AP]

Messages

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: President Obama, S7418 [14NO]

Petitions and memorials

Arkansas: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding, S1597 [14MR]

Remarks in House

Arkansas: Norfolk and Greers Ferry National Fish Hatcheries funding, H2023 [29MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: Klamath Dam removal and sedimentation study implementation funding, H1262-H1265 [18FE]

California: salmon industry funding, H1202 [18FE]

Coast Guard: give distant water tuna vessels in the Western Pacific Ocean the option of using Guam as their required port of call to meet U.S. maritime regulations, H7368-H7371 [4NO]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and study the impact of dams on endangered salmon and steelhead (H.R. 2111), E1051 [3JN]

Congressional Sportsmen Caucus: tribute to annual Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clay Competition, H3186 [11MY]

Corps of Engineers: prohibit funding for implementation or enforcement of the McNary Shoreline Management Plan, Lake Wallula, WA, H5058, H5059 [14JY]

———take action on the Chicago waterway system to prevent migration of bighead and silver carps into Lake Michigan, H1104 [17FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service cormorant population control funding, H4297 [16JN]

Dept. of Commerce: promote sustainable fisheries and fishing communities, E771 [2MY]

Dept. of the Interior: continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (H.R. 2351), H8131 [5DE], H8245 [7DE]

———convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery to North Carolina (H.R. 1160), H6992-H6994 [24OC]

———Klamath River Hydroelectric Dam removal, H6350 [22SE]

———Klamath River Hydroelectric Dam study funding, H902 [15FE], E414 [3MR]

Economy: impact of endangered species listings on employment, H3209 [11MY]

———impact of Government regulations, H762 [14FE]

EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H6444, H6445 [23SE], H6866 [13OC], E1521 [16AU]

———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through reductions in BLM funding, H5544, H5545 [26JY]

———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through reductions in EPA climate change programs funding, H5622-H5625 [27JY]

———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through reductions in Office of the Sec. of the Interior funding, H5570, H5571 [26JY]

———include in legislation on standards for cement manufacturing facilities a finding on exposure of individuals to mercury from industrial sources resulting in States issuing mercury advisories for fish consumption, H6601, H6602 [5OC]

———preserve authority to regulate waters that provide flood protection, are fish and wildlife habitats which provide economic benefits, or are coastal recreation areas, H4984-H4986 [13JY]

———prohibit regulation of firearm ammunition or fishing tackle based on material composition (H.R. 1445), E689 [8AP]

———recognize that the American people are exposed to mercury from industrial sources through the consumption of fish, H6707 [11OC]

FDA: prohibit funding for approval of genetically-engineered salmon, H4240 [15JN]

Great Lakes: close Thomas J. O'Brien Lock and Dam and Chicago River Controlling Works to prevent migration of Asian carp, H1104-H1106 [17FE], E291 [18FE]

———establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges into the Great Lakes (H.R. 425), H5570 [26JY]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 3096), H6665 [6OC]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 1171), E531 [17MR]

NOAA: Atlantic seaboard and Gulf of Mexico fisheries catch-share programs funding, H1313, H1314 [18FE]

———establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program (H.R. 3109), H6568 [5OC], E1768 [5OC]

———funding, E250 [16FE]

———reauthorize Chesapeake Bay Office (H.R. 1650), E756 [15AP]

Public lands: access to hunting, fishing, and other forms of outdoor recreation on Federal public lands funding, H5549 [26JY]

———protect use of traditional hunting and fishing equipment and prevent certain restrictions on hunting and fishing implements and equipment (H.R. 1443), E689 [8AP]

Rothschild, Brian: American Fisheries Society Oscar Elton Sette Award recipient, E1684 [22SE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns, H5593 [27JY]

———restoration program funding, H5064, H5065 [14JY]

Spivey, Helen: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Director's Conservation Award recipient, E849 [10MY]

Tampa Bay Estuary Program (organization): anniversary, E2262 [14DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funding, H981 [16FE]

Wildlife refuges: issue a Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp (H.R. 2236), H5555 [26JY], E1140 [21JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: implement (S. 1980), S8491 [12DE]

Chesapeake Bay: EPA Chesapeake Bay Program funding, S1344 [8MR]

Columbia River Treaty: tribute to Columbia River Basin Native American tribes for involvement in the treaty negotiation and review process, S4482 [11JY]

Conservation of natural resources: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (S. 1201), S3822 [15JN]

Corps of Engineers: prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S8756 [17DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (S. 496), S1330 [7MR]

Dept. of Commerce: reimburse certain fishermen for legal fees and costs incurred in connection with improper fines (S. 1304), S4234 [29JN]

Dept. of the Interior: Missouri River Fish and Wildlife Recovery Program funding, S7601 [16NO]

Fisheries: strengthen and improve monitoring (S. 1312), S4262, S4295 [30JN]

Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (S. 50), S163 [25JA]

Government regulations: allow fishermen who hold capital construction fund accounts to make a penalty-free withdrawal from such accounts without requiring reinvestment in the fishing industry (S. 1208), S3837 [15JN]

Great Lakes: establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges into the Great Lakes (S. 147), S222, S223 [25JA]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 1400), S6366-S6368 [11OC]

———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine habitats, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 861), S2534, S2535 [14AP]

Klamath Basin: approve and implement Klamath Basin Restoration and Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreements and plan and implement dam removal (S. 1851), S7378 [10NO]

Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (S. 432), S1121-S1128 [2MR]

Law enforcement: establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (S. 52), S164 [25JA]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 1119), S3440 [26MY]

National Aquatic Animal Health Task Force: assess risk infectious salmon anemia poses to wild Pacific salmon and coastal economies which rely on them, S6849 [20OC]

National Estuaries Day: designate (S. Res. 281), S5934 [23SE]

Ocean Farm Technologies, Inc.: tribute, S2345 [8AP]

Rhode Island: add to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (S. 1371), S4612 [14JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S7418 [14NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: funding, S1597 [14MR]

Zoos and aquariums: recognize and honor, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support (S. Res. 132), S7226 [8NO]

Reports filed

Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3069) (H. Rept. 112-322), H8317 [8DE]

McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1160) (H. Rept. 112-168), H5284 [20JY]

North Cascades National Park Service Complex Fish Stocking Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2351) (H. Rept. 112-305), H8074 [1DE]

Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourists Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1400) (S. Rept. 112-100), S8460 [8DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Norfolk and Greers Ferry National Fish Hatcheries Funding: Arkansas General Assembly, H2024 [29MR]

Texts of

H.R. 1160, McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act, H6992 [24OC]

H.R. 2351, North Cascades National Park Service Complex Fish Stocking Act, H8131 [5DE]

S. 50, Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act, S163 [25JA]

S. 52, International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act, S165-S171 [25JA]

S. 147, Great Lakes Water Protection Act, S222 [25JA]

S. 432, Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, S1123-S1128 [2MR]

S. 1201, National Fish Habitat Conservation Act, S3823-S3827 [15JN]

S. 1371, Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act, S4612 [14JY]

S. 1851, Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act, S7378-S7382 [10NO]

S. 1916, Fishery Science Improvement Act, S7911 [28NO]

S. Res. 132, recognize and honor zoos and aquariums, commend employees, recommend that people visit local zoos and aquariums, and urge continued support, S2210 [6AP], S7226 [8NO]

S. Res. 281, National Estuaries Day, S5935, S5951 [23SE]