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U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: Living Resources Provisions
Date: February 12, 2008
Creator: Buck, Eugene H.
Description: This report describes provisions of the Law of the Sea (LOS) Convention relating to living marine resources and discusses how these provisions comport with current U.S. marine policy.
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Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc98052/
Marine Protected Areas: An Overview
Date: February 6, 2009
Creator: Upton, Harold F.
Description: This report identifies a number of issues related to establishing MPAs in the United States. It begins by defining the concept and administrative actions taken to provide spatial protection in marine areas. It then considers some of the key issues and potential benefits and costs of designating additional MPAs.
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Open Ocean Aquaculture
Date: June 12, 2008
Creator: Upton, Harold F.
Description: This report discusses four general areas: (1) operational and business-related challenges; (2) potential economic impacts; (3) potential environmental impacts; and (4) the legal and regulatory environment. It summarizes recent executive and legislative branch actions.
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Wave, Tidal, and In-Stream Energy Projects: Which Federal Agency Has the Lead?
Date: April 29, 2008
Creator: Lane, Nic
Description: This report describes wave, tidal, and in-stream energy generation technologies — also referred to as hydrokinetic or marine energy. It discusses the recent changes in law aimed to clarify the federal role in ocean wave and renewable energy.
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Endangered Species Act and Legal Issues Regarding Columbia Basin Salmon and Steelhead
Date: July 16, 2008
Creator: Lane, Nic
Description: This report discusses the resident fish, such as bull trout and Kootenai River white sturgeon, which are listed as threatened and endangered respectively under the ESA are affected by the FCRPS. This report focuses on Endangered Species Act (ESA) actions and litigation related to these species.
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Commercial Fishery Disaster Assistance
Date: May 2, 2008
Creator: Upton, Harold F.
Description: This report discusses disaster relief for commercial fishery, which be provided by the federal government to assist the fishing industry when it is affected by a commercial fishery failure.
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Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94118/
Issues Affecting Tidal, Wave, and In-Stream Generation Projects
Date: October 7, 2008
Creator: Lane, Nic
Description: This report provides an overview of developments and considerations regarding wave, tidal, and in-stream energy generation technology. It summarizes federal involvement in the regulation of this new industry and highlights current issues in the field.
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Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94100/
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act: Reauthorization Issues for the 107th Congress
Date: January 10, 2001
Creator: Waldeck, Daniel A
Description: None
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Management of U.S. Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species
Date: April 21, 2000
Creator: Buck, Eugene H
Description: None
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Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 109th Congress
Date: July 14, 2006
Creator: Buck, Eugene H
Description: None
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Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs10139/