Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Reauthorized

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Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP)

The Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act of 2006 requires that a program be established to improve the quality and accuracy of information generated by Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey (MRFSS). The program must be implemented by January 1, 2009. A National Registry Program for Marine Recreational Fishing must also be created.

Please see the MRIP website at www.countmyfish.noaa.gov for more information.

News

NMFS requests comments on proposed regulations to implement a national registry for recreational fishers; comments must be received by August 11, 2008.

Rules and Notices

Proposed rule to implement a national registry for recreational fisheries; request for comments (Published in the Federal Register 6/12/08)

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