Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
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Overview
This bill, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act, aims to improve access to information about Federal waterways. It directs the Secretary of Commerce to create standardized data on recreational use and fishing restrictions, making this information publicly available through a website. The data will include details on waterway closures, restrictions on watercraft, and fishing regulations, with updates occurring at least twice yearly and in real-time for fishing restrictions.
Key provisions
- Develops standards for collecting and disseminating geospatial data on Federal waterways and fishing restrictions.
- Creates a public website to provide geographic information system data on waterway restrictions and access.
- Includes data on watercraft restrictions (motorboats, non-motorized crafts, etc.).
- Details restrictions on fishing, including zones, durations, and methods.
- Requires updates to data at least twice yearly and real-time for fishing restrictions.
- Establishes a process for public comment on the data and its accessibility.
- Authorizes collaboration with non-Federal entities like state agencies and private sector experts.
- Requires coordination with other federal agencies to ensure data compatibility.
Who is affected
- Recreational boaters and anglers
- Federal agencies (Department of Commerce, DOI, USDA, Coast Guard, etc.)
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