Considers. S. 2269 and similar H.R. 4451, to amend the Fisherman's Protective Act to broaden provisions protecting U.S. fishing vessels and their owners from unlawful seizure by foreign fishermen. S. 1260, to amend the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Act to implement U.S. ratification of the International Convention for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries protocol bringing harp seals under the protection of the Convention. S. 2047, to exempt certain fishing and cannery tender vessels from the requirements of the fishing laws. S. 2232, to amend prohibitions on foreign fishing in U.S. waters, requiring forfeiture of any vessel violating the prohibition for a second time. S. 1798, to amend the Fish and Wildlife Act to authorize loans to fishermen's cooperative associations. S. 1784, to amend the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act to permit Idaho to participate in the programs provided by the Act. S. 1752, to amend the Act of May 20, 1964 to make it unlawful for a foreign fishing vessel in U.S. waters to engage in support of a foreign fishing fleet. S.J. Res. 103 and similar S.J. Res. 75, to authorize the Interior Dept to conduct a survey of the coastal and fresh-water commercial fishery resources of the U.S. and its territories and possessions.

"The book covers fishery assessments, habitat and community manipulations, and common practices for managing stream, river, lake, and anadromous fisheries. Chapters on history; ecosystem management; management processes; communications with the public; introduced, undesirable, and endangered species; and the legal and regulatory frameworks provide the context for modern fisheries management." From fisheries.org.

This guidance will assist processors of fish and fishery products in the development of their Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans. Processors of fish and fishery products will find info. that will help them identify hazards that are associated with their products, and help them formulate control strategies. It will help consumers understand commercial seafood safety in terms of hazards and their controls. It does not specifically address safe handling practices by consumers or by retail estab., although the concepts contained in this guidance are applicable to both. This guidance will serve as a tool to be used by fed. and state regulatory officials in the evaluation of HACCP plans for fish and fishery products. Illustrations. This is a print on demand report.