Final Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve
Makes Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Reserve Areas Permanent, Limits Fishing
What it does
The Secretary of Commerce must manage the Reserve, finalize permanent preservation areas, and cap fishing at prior levels.
Real-world impact
- Caps commercial fishing at levels recorded before December 4, 2000.
- Allows limited fishing at two banks for five years under conditions.
- Increases federal management and starts sanctuary designation process.
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Summary
This order finalizes and amends protections for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands coral reef Reserve by making the Reserve Preservation Areas permanent with specific changes. It updates conservation measures first set in a prior order to address concerns about commercial and recreational fishing.
The order caps commercial and recreational fishing at levels reported before December 4, 2000, allows limited fishing at two banks for five years under conditions, and directs the Secretary of Commerce to manage the Reserve and seek designation as a National Marine Sanctuary.
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