Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act

The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act protects fisheries of commercial interest, specifically “Essential Fish Habitat” (areas used “for spawning, breeding, feeding, and growth to maturity”).

FEMA activities that may trigger this law include projects involving:

  • Rivers
  • Estuaries
  • Coastal areas
Consultation with USFWS and/or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) may be required.
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