Magnuson-Stevens Act Implementation

Activity Sheet #N-11.03November 15, 2005
Activity:ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT: Actions by the Secretary to conserve and enhance essential fish

habitat [Sec. 110(a)(3)]:
Completion date:June 1, 2000May 31, 2000
Product (s):Review of Department of Commerce progams; development of Federal inter-agency

agreements

Overview and scope of task and sub-tasks:

CompletedA. Develop agreements with priority Federal agencies describing the consultative

process for specific Federal activities that may have an adverse effect on essential fish

habitat; and

CompletedB. Review programs administered by the Commerce Department and ensure that any

relevant programs further the conservation and enhancement of essential fish habitat.