To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce from authorizing commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone except in accordance with a law authorizing such action.

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Bill Number

HR 574

Introduced

Feb 9, 2011

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

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Topics

Aquaculture Licensing and registrations Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Summary

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce from issuing any permit or in any other way authorizing commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), except in accordance with law enacted after enactment of this Act.

Actions

Feb 14, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Feb 9, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 9, 2011

Introduced in House

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