H.R. 5617 · 102nd Congress · enacted
Oceans Act of 1992
Became Public Law No: 102-587.
Latest official action 1992-11-04 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Oceans Act of 1992 - Title I: Approval of Governing International Fishery Agreement - Approves the governing international fishery agreement between the United States and the Republic of Estonia. Title II: National Marine Sanctuaries Program - National Marine Sanctuaries Program Amendments Act of 1992 - Subtitle A: Amendments to Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to modify: (1) various definitions; (2) the factors to be considered, and the procedures to be used, in designating sanctuaries; (3) provisions relating to certain access and use rights; and (4) reporting requirements. Mandates cooperation with foreign countries and international organizations. Prohibits injury, possession, transportation and related acts regarding any marine sanctuary resource. Provides for enforcement and for the use of amounts collected relating to enforcement. Declares that the area of application and enforceability of the Act includes the U.S. territorial sea which is subject to U.S. sovereignty and the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. Mandates: (1) research, monitoring, and education to carry out the purposes of this title; and (2) promotion and coordination of sanctuary use. Replaces provisions authorizing cooperative agreements and acceptance of donations with provisions authorizing: (1) cooperative agreem…
Congressional Research Service · 1992-10-06
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