To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective.
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Overview
This bill extends the effective dates of certain regulations designed to protect the North Atlantic right whale. Specifically, it changes the deadline for these regulations to be fully implemented from 2028 to 2035. The regulations are part of a broader effort to conserve this endangered whale species. This extension provides more time for the implementation and evaluation of these protective measures.
Key provisions
- Extends the effective date of relevant regulations.
- Changes the deadline from 2028 to 2035.
- Addresses regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale.
- Amends Section 101 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.
Who is affected
- National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
- Commercial fishing industry
- North Atlantic right whales
- The general public (through conservation efforts)
Notable changes
- Extends the timeframe for regulatory implementation.
- Provides additional time for assessing the effectiveness of existing regulations.
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