Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Reauthorized

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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 authorizes that a Council may submit, and the Secretary may approve, for a fishery that is managed under a limited access system, a limited access privilege program (LAPP) to harvest fish if the program meets the requirements of the Act. Below is a summary of actions taken related to this authority. LAPPs are included in the management programs that NOAA refers to as "catch shares."

Latest News

• See below for new links on LAPP and Catch Share programs

Rules and Notices

• No rules at this time.

Related Documents

• Catch Shares Main Page
• Limited Access Privilege Programs information clearinghouse
• Limited Access Privilege Programs Guidance