Magnuson-Stevens Act Implementation

Activity Sheet #N-09.05November 15, 2005
Activity:SPECIAL COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS: Letter from Southwest Regional Administrator advising

Council of special requirements
Completion date:December 16, 1996December 19, 1996
Product (s):Letter to Western Pacific Council Chairman and Executive Director advising the

Council of special requirements under the SFA

Overview and scope of task and sub-tasks:

CompletedA. Advise Council of requirements to:

(1) Pacific Insular Areas: Develop marine conservation plans and regulations

consistent with the National Standards, Operational Guidelines, and existing FMPs,

in consultation with Governors of Samoa, Guam and the CNMI, and submit to the

Secretary for approval [Sec. 105(e)(4); p.21-23]

Completed

(2) Western Pacific Demonstration Projects: Establish an advisory panel to assist the

Council in recommending projects to the Secretary [Sec. 111(b); p. 91-92]

Completed

(3) Western Pacific Demonstration Projects: Prepare and submit an annual report to

Congress on the demonstration projects [Sec. 111(b); p. 92]