Book Description

Considers legislation regarding Interior Dept assistance to U.S. fishing industry. S. 1151, to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases in fresh and saltwater fish with fish inspection and eradication programs. S. 1889, to reimburse U.S. fishermen for equipment losses due to state restrictions on inland fishing equipment. S. 2059 and related H.R. 4813, to extend authority and increase appropriations for the U.S. Fishing Fleet Improvement Act. S. 2230, to allow U.S. owners of foreign built fishing boats to register document their boats under U.S. laws regarding business with U.S. fisheries. S. 2396 and related H.R. 1049, to amend the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act to provide for Federal coordination of Federal-states anadromous fish resource development programs. S. 2825, to establish a Fisheries Extension Service within the Interior Dept to coordinate funding and technical assistance to the fishing industry. S. 3102, to amend Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to extend the time in which loans can be made to fisheries. S. 3176, to coordinate a 3 year program to develop the tuna resources in central and western Pacific Ocean. S. 3492, to increase penalties for illegal fishing in U.S. waters.