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- Substituted by A6909
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.468
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Patricia Fahy
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BILL NUMBER:S4369
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod
Purpose of Bill: The bill would extend the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to manage Atlantic cod,
Summary of provisions:
Section 1 of this bill would amend Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) § 13-0339- a(1)(a) to extend, until December 31, 2015, DEC's authority to fix by regulation measures for the management of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua).
Section 2 of this bill provides that the bill would take effect immediately.
Existing law: ECL § 13-0339-a(1)(a) grants DEC regulatory authority, until December 31, 2013, for the management of Atlantic cod.
Prior Legislative history: ECL § 13-1339-a was added by Chapter 196 of the Laws of 1999 This authority was last extended by Chapter 293 of the Laws of 2011.
Statement in support: This bill would extend DEC's regulatory authority concerning the management of Atlantic Cod for an additional four years, and ensure that DEC continues to be able to maintain compliance with any applicable federal management plan or Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) adopted by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). Atlantic cod is managed by the federal government pursuant to a federal FMP adopted by the New England Fishery Management Council. Atlantic cod is not usually caught in New York waters but is often landed in New York after fishing trips in federal waters. It is important that New York maintains the ability to synchronize state regulations with any amendments to the FMP or changes to the federal regulations, so that the applicable rules are clear and easy to enforce.
Budget implications None.
Local Impact: None.
Effective Date: The bill would take effect immediately.
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